--- title: "Brisbane Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane description: "Sunshine State's laid-back river city" --- # Brisbane ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท Australia ยท Australia & New Zealand > "Sunshine State's laid-back river city" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.1h - **Departure Sailings:** 85 - **Visiting Sailings:** 139 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (47 sailings), Feb (38 sailings), Jan (36 sailings) ## About Brisbane Brisbane, often called Brissie, spreads along the Brisbane River where it meets Moreton Bay. The cruise terminal at Pinkenba is a modern facility a short drive from the city centre and the airport. Jacaranda trees line many streets, turning whole neighbourhoods purple when they bloom in October and November. The Story Bridge spans the river near the centre, and you can climb it with a guide for wide views of the city and hinterland. Queen Street Mall in the CBD has the main shops and department stores, while South Bank parklands on the opposite riverbank offer a free public swimming lagoon, weekend markets and the Queensland Art Gallery. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, about a 20-minute drive out, lets you hold a koala, which is harder to do in most other Australian states. Buses and ferries from the city are frequent and easy to figure out. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AUD (Australian Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -27.3798, 153.1554 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Brisbane/@-27.37978,153.1554,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Brisbane&ll=-27.37978,153.1554&z=13) ## Things to Do in Brisbane Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Brisbane City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7e14f5e-1cee-4f6c-8915-c5fb148a7893.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (1,097) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ116 | Viator | | [Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7d8dd08a-64f7-419d-acdc-a7dbc39e1420.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (818) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ94 | Viator | | [Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d8e0eb6-9169-46a7-9624-2304b2ba44a1.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (662) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ80 | Viator | | [Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/079fdc5d-bfc0-4a59-a460-3a6659c80631.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (1,720) | 5h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ87 | Viator | | [Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0ba4185f-2e16-46f9-b051-cf988b50a2e7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (420) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ277 | Viator | | [Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18b97ea2-2afa-497a-b82b-2af1ef128bda.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (453) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ312 | Viator | | [Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fae4ad68-baf7-443a-94f7-2f89713b31b6.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (313) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ52 | Viator | | [Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/50433b4e-ba83-416e-b2d0-f5e369555a4d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (209) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ312 | Viator | | [Mosaic Art Classes Brisbane: Turkish Lamp Workshop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/346af6cb-b65c-4de4-a024-64d4ab59f236.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (218) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | | [Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/de3d30b7-a854-4a35-9de7-5cac88484db8.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (128) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ59 | Viator | | [Best of Brisbane Walking Tour: All Sights & Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ce80c704-0e65-47a0-a9a6-8f62bdd9425a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (127) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ56 | Viator | | [Magic Men Brisbane Cabaret Show](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/838cc933-2435-4787-9210-f2db1df4871b.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (99) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ41 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Moreton Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/moreton-island.md): 17 nm - [Newcastle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/newcastle.md): 340 nm - [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md): 402 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-winddrift-brisbane-to-sydney~PCL-AP-20270902-2.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ147 per person (โ‚ฌ294 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Grand Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/grand-princess.md) - **Duration:** 2 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-02 - **Itinerary:** Pacific Winddrift โ€“ Brisbane to Sydney ## Featured Cruises from Brisbane Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Coral Meridian โ€“ Bali, Darwin & Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-meridian-bali-darwin-brisbane~PCL-RP-20261110-15.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-11-10 | 15 | โ‚ฌ964 | | [Indonesian & Australian Adventure โ€“ Bali & Cairns](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indonesian-australian-adventure-bali-cairns~CCL-LUMINOSA-20261130-14.md) | Carnival Luminosa | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-30 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,052 | | [Coral Loom โ€“ Suva, Noumea & Lifou](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-loom-suva-noumea-lifou~PCL-AP-20270106-14.md) | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-01-06 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,344 | ## Browse Cruises - 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