Great Barrier Reef discovery with P&O

8 days and 7 nights

Seas the day sale on now

January - November 2024 New 2025 itineraries out now

Up to $250 onboard credit per stateroom* Included

Starts/ends Brisbane

Book by 12 December 2023

What to expect

Discover the beauty of tropical Queensland with P&O. This itinerary is dedicated to our incredible Great Barrier Reef – one of the seven wonders of the natural world. With three ports from which you can explore the pristine reef, coral cays and tropical islands, take the opportunity to fall in love with Australia all over again.

What you'll love

Beautiful beaches

Live entertainment

Outdoor activities

Perfect for

Suitable for everyone

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible

What's included

7-night cruise on board Pacific Encounter from Brisbane return
Visit Airlie Beach, Cairns (overnight) and Willis Island (drop anchor)

Your itinerary

Days 1-3

Brisbane to Airlie Beach

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Days 4-5

Cairns

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Days 6-8

Willis Island to Brisbane

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Options and details

Upgrade options:

Balcony staterooms from $1,299 per person, twin share including $250 onboard credit per stateroom.
Travel in Luxury and upgrade to a Bryon Beach mini-suite or suites.

Triple and quad share pricing also available, ask a travel advisor at RAA for more information.

Multiple departures available, pricing based on 29 June 2024 departure, other departure dates below:

6 January 2024 - SA school holidays
16 March 2024
25 May 2024
29 June 2024*
27 July 2024
25 August 2024
31 August 2024
5 October 2024
16 November 2024

New 2025 dates out now from February - December 2025, this cruise also departs from Sydney, itinerary and pricing will vary.

Terms and conditions

*Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead categories available at publication date (15 November 2023), inclusive of all discounts, charges, and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 15 November 2023 and ends 12 December 2023. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value and Value Plus fare types. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some rooms have obstructed views. Fare based on specified departure dates. Different fares apply to other dates listed. I431/29JUN24.

~Onboard Spending Money (‘OBS’) is per room in AUD. Amount varies by room type and itinerary duration as specified and is applied to the first 2 guests only in a room. Guests can get up to a maximum of $300 per room. For cruises 2-6 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $50 OBS per room. Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room. For cruises 7-11 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $200 OBS per room. For cruises 12+ nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $150 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $300 OBS per room. Australian Explorer cruises (28 nights+) receive up to $500 OBS per room (interior and oceanview receive $250 per room, balcony and above receive $500 per room). expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable and not redeemable for cash. OBS cannot be used in the medical centre or casino. ^Room Upgrade: available on selected sailings and rooms. Offer is based on the price difference between lead oceanview to lead balcony rooms for quad and twin. Fares shown are inclusive of upgrade offer. The balcony room must be booked at time of reservation to secure the upgrade. Room Upgrade offer is only available on bookings made between 15 November – 12 December 2023 and applicable to short break cruise types only over the campaign period. Offer is subject to availability of rooms in the higher grade. Some rooms have obstructed views. †For P&O Short Breaks, if your cruise is unable to visit the destination on its itinerary because of an unforeseen circumstance such as weather, civil unrest, or a mechanical issue, we will endeavour to visit an alternative destination deemed safe by the Captain. To be read in conjunction with the P&O Cruises Australia Booking and Travel Conditions available at https://www.pocruises.com.au/plan/how-to-book/booktravel-conditions which passengers will be bound by. Cruise itineraries and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Charges may apply for some activities, venues and menu items. Whilst all information is correct at time of publication, offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises Australia. ABN 23 107 998 443.For further information please contact your RAA travel advisor.

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Frequently asked questions

What fitness level will be needed?

This trip is: Moderate

Leisurely pace with increased walking on uneven ground and cobblestone surfaces, climbing and descending stairs, plus standing for a reasonable length of time in museums or at points of interest. You must be able to get on/off transportation unassisted, manage distances at airports and railway stations without assistance, and handle your luggage as required. Please note: Whilst most cruises (apart from active expedition cruises) feature moderate activity, many smaller ships and river cruise ships have extensive stairways and no elevators. Ask your RAA Travel sales consultant for up-to-date information on river or ocean cruise ship accessibility. Please carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour.

Trip code: POC265

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per person twin share (interior stateroom)

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Great Barrier Reef discovery with P&O

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What you'll love

Perfect for

What's included

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Days 6-8

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