Cruises from Cairns

The beautiful city of Cairns is the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. It's also a key port for cruises bound for Far North Queensland, Papua New Guinea, and beyond to Asia.

The Pacific Explorer cruise ship (operated by P&O Australia) will be back with departures from Cairns during the 2025 and 2026 Australian cruise season. Experience the untouched natural beauty of Papua New Guinea, taking in exotic locations such as Gizo Island, Rabaul, Kiriwina Island and Rabaul.

To book your next cruise holiday departing from the port of Cairns, view our selection below. Click on the Book button to learn more about your selected cruise, or make your online booking.