--- title: "Barrier Reef Vigil – Willis Island & Airlie Beach" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/barrier-reef-vigil-willis-island-airlie-beach~PCL-XP-20260328-10 description: "10-night Princess Cruises cruise on Discovery Princess" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/72c08c03973294f8.jpg robots: noindex --- # Barrier Reef Vigil – Willis Island & Airlie Beach ![Route map: 10 nights round trip from Sydney on Discovery Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/72c08c03973294f8.jpg) A 10-night round trip from Sydney, sailing on the afternoon of 28 March. After two days at sea it calls at Willis Island, Port Douglas, Yorkeys Knob and Airlie Beach on four consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Brisbane. Calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Brisbane to 28°C in Port Douglas (75 to 82°F). After another day at sea you're back in Sydney at 06:00 on 7 April. Discovery Princess (2022) carries up to 3,660 guests on 18 decks and has 13 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Discovery Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/discovery-princess.md) - **Duration:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2026-03-28 - **Return:** 2026-04-07 - **From:** [Sydney, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) - **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | | 16:00 | 20–25°C | | 2 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 3 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 4 | [Willis Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/willis-island.md) | AU | 14:00 | 15:00 | 27–29°C | | 5 | [Port Douglas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-douglas.md) | AU | 07:00 | 18:00 | 23–28°C | | 6 | [Yorkeys Knob](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/yorkeys-knob.md) | AU | 07:00 | 16:00 | 24–27°C | | 7 | [Airlie Beach](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/airlie-beach.md) | AU | 10:00 | 19:00 | 23–27°C | | 8 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 9 | [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) | AU | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–24°C | | 10 | 🌊 Sea Day | | | | | | 11 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | 06:00 | | 20–25°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 8 of this ship's 13 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $4,566 | $4,566 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=807b572d-34b3-4f9e-9719-e0721d44a408) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $6,691 | $6,691 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=9d95a681-8a0e-4c3b-b1fa-ade4ea369941) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $4,566 | $2,283 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=240df573-8282-48dd-a1b3-07ea18eac669) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $6,690 | $3,345 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=9c1be74b-2d2c-473b-b110-9018c3502c7a) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $6,840 | $2,280 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=23941f8d-af2d-4c31-afa7-e46ebcb073a3) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Suite | Mini-Suite | $6,450 | $1,613 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-XP-20260328-10.md?pid=420d1bfe-d836-4f12-a0cb-e731eef1933f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-03-16 | – | – | – | $6,056 | | 2026-03-17 | – | – | – | $6,056 | | 2026-03-18 | – | – | $5,576 | $6,056 | | 2026-03-19 | – | – | $5,486 | $6,150 | | 2026-03-20 | – | – | $5,220 | $5,328 | | 2026-03-21 | – | – | $5,220 | $5,328 | | 2026-03-22 | – | – | $5,220 | $5,328 | | 2026-03-23 | $3,054 | $4,498 | $5,032 | $4,660 | | 2026-03-24 | $2,938 | $4,498 | $5,032 | $4,660 | | 2026-03-25 | $3,164 | $4,498 | $4,566 | $6,690 | | 2026-03-26 | $3,164 | $4,498 | $4,566 | $6,690 | | 2026-03-27 | $3,164 | $4,498 | $4,566 | $6,690 | | 2026-03-28 | $3,164 | $4,498 | $4,566 | $6,690 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2022 - **Passengers:** 3,660 - **Crew:** 1,346 - **Gross Tonnage:** 145,000 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 330.1m - **Beam:** 38.4m - **Dining (total):** 13 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 8 ## Port Details ### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) *Australia* > Where the Opera House meets the harbour Avg dock time: 17.1h · Weather: 20–25°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Sydney ### [Willis Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/willis-island.md) *Australia* > Australia's most remote weather station Avg dock time: 1h · Weather: 27–29°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Etc/GMT-10 ### [Port Douglas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-douglas.md) *Australia* > Where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 23–28°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ### [Yorkeys Knob](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/yorkeys-knob.md) *Australia* > A quiet Cairns beach suburb by the reef Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ### [Airlie Beach](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/airlie-beach.md) *Australia* > Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands Avg dock time: 10.4h · Weather: 23–27°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ### [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) *Australia* > Sunshine State's laid-back river city Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Brisbane ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Next (sailed) | 20 Night Cruise | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-27 | 20 | itinerary not published yet | | Next bookable | [Pacific Sentry – Cabo, Mazatlan & Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-sentry-cabo-mazatlan-vallarta~PCL-XP-20261017-7.md) | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-24 | 7 | €680 / $899 | ## Browse - 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