Coral Bastion – Cairns & Alotau from Sydney

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from June 3, 2027 and let this sailing from Sydney do its thing. The route covers Airlie Beach, Townsville, Port Douglas, Cairns, Alotau and Brisbane and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Flat whites in Melbourne, coral at the Great Barrier Reef, and fjords in New Zealand. Hard to pick a highlight. Cairns stands out. It's The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Grand Princess has 10 dining spots on board, most of them included. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.