In 2024 and 2025, there are two cruises that travel from Sydney through Queensland on the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner.
Visit popular destinations in Australia such as Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas and Brisbane.
Sandwiched between the coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday’s beaches rank among the best in the world. In Airlie Beach itself, you’ll find a laid-back coastal town with surf boutiques, charming souvenir markets and inviting bistros serving heaps of seafood. With laid-back Cairns located in the tropical Far North of Queensland. It’s the remarkable gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a spectacular location renowned for snorkelling and diving amongst marine life and coral.
On board, The Queen Elizabeth cruise liner offers its guest a spacious layout filled with lots of entertainment options. Including, the games deck, a feature unique to Cunard. It is a garden-like space to enjoy games like bowls, deck tennis and croquet, while protected from the sun. Golf nets are also available to hone your putting skills, with staff available for a few pointers, and friendly tournaments available to compete in.
Other features include live entertainment in The Royal Court Theatre or relaxing in the conservatory. With two pools outdoors, the Pavilion pool and the Hydrotherapy pool, both heated between 27°C to 28°C to swim in. For others, reading is an essential part of a holiday. The Queen Elizabeth's library sits on decks 2 and 3 near the centre of the ship, featuring a grand staircase with hundreds of books to choose from.
Queensland cruise | 10-nights
Cruise Liner: Queen Elizabeth
2024 departure date: Nov 17
Itinerary: Sydney > Brisbane > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island > Sydney
Queensland cruise | 12-nights
Cruise Liner: Queen Elizabeth
2025 departure date: Jan 10
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Townsville > Port Douglas > Cairns > Willis Island > Brisbane > Sydney