Coastal Cruiser
Summer is made for an adventure, and this is a fantastic one. Starting in Adelaide, you’ll board the Great Southern, bound for beautiful Brisbane.
Members from: $4,584 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $4,630 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $6,610
Type
Ocean Cruising
Destination
Australia
Cruise Line
Princess
Supplier
Journey Beyond
Departs
2 February 2024
3 Days aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
Transfer from Rail Terminal to Hotel
1 nights’ accommodation in Brisbane, including breakfast
Transfer from Hotel to Brisbane Cruise Terminal
7 Days Queensland Cruise onboard CORAL Princess ® cruise ship from Brisbane return to Brisbane including select meals
DEPARTING FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2024
Summer is made for an adventure, and this is a fantastic one. Starting in Adelaide, you’ll board the Great Southern, bound for beautiful Brisbane. After an incredible multi-day rail journey that moves from city to coast, you’ll board Coral Princess for a cruise up and down the Queensland coast, hitting highlights including the Whitsundays, the Daintree Rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 1: Board The Great Southern In Adelaide
Board the Great Southern for your memorable two-night journey to Brisbane. After leaving the food and wine capital of South Australia behind, your first stop is like entering another world. A million years in the making, the Grampians region is celebrated for its wild and spectacular scenery.
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Overnight: 2 nights Great Southern
Day 2: Great Southern, Canberra
After breakfast on board, prepare for an Off Train Experience in Australia’s capital, Canberra. Best known as the home of politics, choose a tour from several of its iconic cultural landmarks and feast on a mouth-watering lunch celebrating local produce.
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Day 3: Great Southern, Coffs Harbour And Brisbane
Today is all about relaxation as you travel the northern New South Wales coast and enjoy Off Train Experiences that showcase the stunning landscape and beaches around Coffs Harbour before lunch back on board. Spend the afternoon unwinding and enjoying the creature comforts of the train as you travel through to Brisbane. Once in Brisbane and settled into your accommodation, the evening is yours to explore the vibrant river city.
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Overnight: 1 night Hilton Brisbane
Day 4: Board The Coral Princess® In Brisbane
Today, your coastal cruising begins. The Coral Princess® truly lights up the seas, serving up tantalising cuisine, dazzling live entertainment, and new experiences with the Discovery at SEA® programs. Relax in The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, or put your feet up at Movies Under the Stars® - whatever you decide to do, your time onboard will be unforgettable.
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Overnight: 7 Nights Coral Princess®
Day 5: Coral Princess®, At Sea
Familiarise yourself with the layout of the ship today. A variety of everyday dining venues are available including The Bar & Grill, Horizon Court, International Café and 24- hour room service. Choose from specialty restaurants~ Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Bayou Café and the Chef’s Table Experience.
Each day, a world of exciting activities~ awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs. Don't forget to peruse the daily newsletter 'Princess Patter' for events.
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Day 6: Coral Princess®, Airlie Beach
(Water Shuttle Required, Wheelchair Access Limited) Airlie Beach is your gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago. These 74 islands feature pristine fringing reefs, calm, lagoon-like waters, and superb beaches. The archipelago is one of Australia's premier playgrounds.
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Day 7: Coral Princess®, Cairns
With the Daintree National Park and Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Cairns is a magnet for visitors. This popular destination for adventurers from the world over has an idyllic climate, beautiful tree-lined esplanades to stroll, and a huge number of day-trip activities to choose from.
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Day 8: Coral Princess®, Port Douglas
(Water Shuttle Required, Wheelchair Access Limited) Located between the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas provides a perfect gateway to hardy adventurers enroute to rainforest and reef. In addition to its nearby scenic wonders, Port Douglas boasts several resorts ranging from the Sheraton Mirage to the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in the heart of the rainforest.
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Day 9: Coral Princess®, Willis Island (Scenic Cruising)
Located beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea you will find Willis Island, the only permanently inhabited island in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Willis Island is one of several tropical islands sitting beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea Islands Territory and is surrounded by thriving reefs where many creatures make their homes. Numbering into the thousands, Willis Island itself caters to many species of seabirds, including Masked, Brown and Red-footed Boobies that cry out nearly 24 hours a day. It is also an important nesting ground for turtles.
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Day 10: Coral Princess®, At Sea
Visit the Shops of Princess for the last chance to pick up some keepsakes and souvenirs. as you make the most of the facilities on your last day on board. Perhaps see a musical production, dabble in the casino~, try your hand at bingo~ or simply relax in a lounge sipping one last cocktail~ as you enjoy your last night on board.
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Day 11: Coral Princess®, Brisbane
Your coastal exploration concludes in Brisbane this morning, as you farewell Coral Princess and travel onwards with a new collection of memorable moments.
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