Cruises to Tasmania from Brisbane

Why sail to Tasmania from Brisbane?

A round-trip Tasmania cruise from Brisbane is one of the most self-contained Australian sea voyages you can take. Every sailing departs and returns to Brisbane, so there’s no one-way logistics to untangle — just board, sail and come home. Voyages run from 9 to 12 nights, with 12 nights the most common length, giving you a proper stretch of time at sea rather than a whistle-stop trip. Australian cruising is concentrated here, and these sailings are among the most popular routes for travellers who want to explore the southern coastline without leaving the country.

Which cruise lines sail to Tasmania from Brisbane?

Princess Cruises leads the way on this route, with the majority of departures — ideal if you want a polished mid-to-large-ship experience with plenty of dining and onboard activity options. Carnival Cruise Line also operates sailings from Brisbane to Tasmania, bringing a fun-first atmosphere that suits families and groups particularly well. Between the two lines, there’s a meaningful difference in onboard style, so it’s worth talking through which suits your travel party before you book.

What ships are sailing this route?

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the bulk of sailings on this route. One of the signature touches on board is the top-deck adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary — sun loungers, light meals and open ocean views, well away from the activity of the main pool deck. You can also order food and drinks from anywhere on the ship using the Princess app, so if you’d rather have pizza delivered to your cabin than queue at a restaurant, that’s genuinely an option. For cabin choices on Grand Princess, the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page has the full layout.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess (all sleep up to 4 guests):

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m². Positioned on the middle decks, these cabins sit in the steadiest part of the ship and have quick access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m². A floor-to-ceiling panoramic window brings natural light and unobstructed sea views directly into the cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m². Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors give an open-plan feel and more natural light than a standard balcony.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m². The largest suite on board at approximately 67.8 m², with a private hot tub and considerably more space than any other category.

Carnival Luminosa — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Luminosa brings a livelier onboard atmosphere — nightly themed events, live music and a comedy club keep things moving after dinner. Families and groups tend to thrive here: the food is varied, the activities are plentiful and the vibe is relaxed rather than formal. Check the Carnival Luminosa cabins and deck plans for the full breakdown of what’s where on board.

Cabin grades on Carnival Luminosa:

• Inside cabin 4A — 17 m², sleeps 4. Lower-to-middle deck positions keep things quieter and reduce any sense of ship motion.
• Inside cabin with window 4K, obstructed view — 17 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light; the view is partially obstructed by external structures, but the price reflects that.
• Balcony cabin with extended balcony 8J — 31 m², sleeps 2. The extended balcony gives you around 10 m² more outdoor space than a standard balcony cabin — a real advantage on a 12-night voyage.
• Vista Suite GV — 53 m², sleeps 2. The largest suite category on the ship, at nearly 3 times the floor space of a standard inside cabin.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare types on these sailings. The base tier — Princess Standard — covers the cruise itself; drinks packages, Wi-Fi and gratuities are available to add on separately. The Princess Plus package is worth a close look if you plan to eat out and have a few drinks each day: it includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Our cruise experts can walk you through which tier makes sense for your travel style — fare types such as last-minute offers and tactical fares also appear from time to time, so it pays to ask.

Are there any discounts available?

Some sailings on this route are reduced from their previously listed price for that cabin grade. The discount on reduced sailings runs up to 9%, so it’s worth checking individual departures when you search. Not every sailing is discounted, but it’s a straightforward saving when it applies — our team can flag which ones are currently reduced when you call.

How do I get to Brisbane to board?

If you’re based in Brisbane or nearby, these round-trip sailings need no flight at all — drive or take the train to the cruise terminal and you’re away. If you’re travelling from another state, a short domestic flight to Brisbane is all that’s needed; it’s still far simpler than flying internationally to reach a ship. CruiseAway can arrange flights, transfers, a hotel the night before and anything else around your cruise — all on one booking through our DreamAway Packages service, which bundles the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers so nothing is left loose.

Make it a full holiday

Whether you’re boarding straight from home or building a few days around the cruise, CruiseAway can put the whole trip together. Our team adds flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing — as a package or a fully custom holiday. There’s no need to juggle separate bookings or chase separate suppliers. Call our cruise experts and tell them what you’re planning; they’ll handle the rest.

Looking for cheap cruises from Brisbane or cruise deals from Brisbane more broadly? We cover the full range of departures from the port. You can also browse all Brisbane cruises or explore the wider world of cruises if Tasmania is just the start of your thinking.

For a closer look at the Princess Cruises programme specifically, the Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season and the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season pages set out what’s coming up across the whole fleet. If you want to go deeper on Tasmania sailings alone, Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 narrows it right down. And if you’re open to other round-trip options from the same port, Brisbane to Sydney cruises and cruises around Australia in 2027 are worth a look alongside this route.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.