Tasmania cruises departing from Brisbane

Why cruise to Tasmania from Brisbane?

Tasmania sits at the southern tip of Australia, and a cruise is one of the most relaxed ways to reach it — no long drives, no domestic connections on the other side. All sailings are round-trip from Brisbane, running from 9 to 12 nights, so you leave and return to the same port. That matters whether you live locally or are flying in from another state: Brisbane is an easy domestic connection from every Australian capital, and once you’re on board, the sailing takes care of the rest.

For a broader look at Australian cruise destinations, or to explore everything available as a cruise around Australia, both pages are worth a browse alongside this one.

Which cruise lines sail to Tasmania from Brisbane?

Two cruise lines operate these departures: Princess Cruises accounts for most of the sailings, with Carnival Luminosa offering an alternative for travellers who prefer Carnival Cruise Line’s style on board. Between them they cover a range of cabin grades, fare options and sailing lengths, so there’s a genuine choice here rather than a single itinerary repeated.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess carries the majority of these departures. It’s a well-established ship with a strong dining lineup: the Crown Grill steakhouse has been voted USA Today’s Best Cruise Steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria is a perennial favourite for a special night out. The MedallionClass® OceanNow® system lets you order food, drinks and services to wherever you happen to be on the ship — poolside, in your cabin or anywhere else — via the Princess app. On voyages that take in the coast, Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — adds a low-key evening option that works well on longer sailings.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess run from compact interior rooms through to a full Grand Suite:

• Inside cabin IA (14.9 m²) — positioned on middle decks for minimal motion and easy access to lifts and facilities; sleeps up to 4
• Premium sea view O3 (19.1 m²) — floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view; sleeps up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 (25.5 m²) — floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give the cabin a noticeably open feel compared with a standard balcony; sleeps up to 4
• 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; sleeps up to 4

Carnival Luminosa — Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Luminosa brings a livelier on-board atmosphere. The bar lineup alone covers several different moods — Alchemy Bar craft cocktails, RedFrog Rum Bar, and Piano Bar 88 karaoke — while Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express and Seafood Shack give you genuine variety at the specialty dining level. If you want to switch off completely, the Cloud 9 Spa™ thermal suites, hydrotherapy pool and adults-only Serenity Retreat do the job well. You can explore Carnival’s wider Australia sailings if this departure doesn’t quite fit your dates.

Cabin grades on Carnival Luminosa:

• Inside cabin 4A (14 m²) — lower to middle deck positions, quieter with less motion; sleeps up to 4
• Inside cabin with window 4K, obstructed view (17 m²) — floor-to-ceiling window with partial obstruction from lifeboats; natural light at a more affordable price point than an unobstructed sea view; sleeps up to 4
• Balcony cabin with extended balcony 8J (31 m²) — 10 m² more outdoor space than a standard balcony cabin, well suited to longer days at sea; sleeps 2
• Vista Suite GV (53 m²) — the largest suite category on board, at roughly 3 times the floor area of a standard inside cabin; sleeps 2

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess offers 2 main fare tiers on these sailings. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself; drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities are available to add as extras. The Princess Plus package builds considerably more in: 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For many travellers, Princess Plus works out better value once you account for what you’d spend separately — it’s worth comparing both tiers before you book. Fare types such as last-minute offers and tactical fares can also appear across these sailings, so it pays to ask our team what’s available.

When is a good time to cruise to Tasmania from Brisbane?

Sailings depart from late 2026 onwards, running through into 2027. Tasmania’s appeal varies with the season: spring and early summer bring longer daylight hours and the island’s famous wildflower displays, while autumn sailings offer a different character — cooler, quieter, with the island’s forests turning. A 9- to 12-night voyage gives you enough time at sea to genuinely unwind, and round-trip from Brisbane means you’re not managing a one-way return.

Is a Tasmania cruise right for families?

Both ships on these sailings cater well to families travelling together. Grand Princess sleeps up to 4 across all its cabin grades, and Movies Under the Stars is a reliable crowd-pleaser across age groups. Carnival Luminosa’s multiple bar and entertainment venues mean adults and older teenagers each find their own space, while the Cloud 9 Spa™ and Serenity Retreat give parents somewhere genuinely quiet when they need it. A 9- to 12-night sailing is long enough to feel like a proper holiday without being daunting for younger travellers.

What does a Brisbane to Tasmania cruise cost?

Prices start from A$1,742 pp* for these round-trip sailings. Some sailings carry a reduction of up to 9% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though on most discounted departures the saving is around 9%, and the maximum applies to 1 departure only. The clearest way to compare is to look at each sailing with its fare tier alongside — our team can walk you through the difference between Standard and Plus fares so you know exactly what you’re getting.

How to get to Brisbane for your cruise

All sailings depart from and return to Brisbane, making them genuinely no-flight cruises for anyone already based in Queensland. If you’re travelling from another state, a short domestic flight to Brisbane is all you need — and we can book that alongside your cruise as part of a Cruise1st Package, including hotels, transfers and any extras, on a single booking. There’s no need to piece it together yourself.

For everything departing from Brisbane — not just Tasmania sailings — cruises from Brisbane covers the full picture, and 2027 departures from Brisbane narrows it to next year if that’s your focus. You can also check cruise offers and deals from Brisbane for the latest promotions.

Looking for Tasmania cruises from other ports?

If Sydney works better as a starting point, Tasmania cruises from Sydney lists sailings from that port. The full Tasmania cruises page covers departures across all Australian ports, and the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season is worth checking if you want to plan further ahead with Princess. For the widest view of what’s available through Cruise1st, Australian cruise deals and our full cruise search both give you the complete picture.

Why book with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is an Australian cruise specialist — our team is available seven days a week to talk through routes, ships, cabin grades and fare inclusions before you commit to anything. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it. And because we’re cruise specialists, every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package: we can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing, as a bundle or a fully custom holiday, all on one booking.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

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.