Cruises from Cairns

5 cruise lines and 5 ships sailing from Cairns, Australia

Cruises visiting Cairns

Cairns puts two World Heritage landscapes within reach: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. Boats leave the marina for coral reefs and islands. Inland, the scenic railway and Skyrail connect Cairns with Kuranda, a mountain village above the rainforest. The Esplanade’s waterfront lagoon offers a refreshing pause in the tropical city. Allow time for Cairns itself: its markets, cafés and relaxed waterfront reward a slower pace between excursions.

Cruises from Cairns, Australia

Sailings departing from Cairns, earliest departure first.

9 Sailings Found
Cairns, Australia

10 Days One-Way from Cairns to Dunedin

Le Soleal

Departs
December 19th 2026
Duration
9 nights
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Cairns, Australia

10 Days Cairns, Australia Round Trip

Seven Seas Navigator

Departs
July 25th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$14,398
per person, double occupancy
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Cairns, Australia

13 Days One-Way from Cairns to Lautoka

Seven Seas Navigator

Departs
August 3rd 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$20,498
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Cairns, Australia

11 Days One-Way from Cairns to Sydney

Azamara Pursuit

Departs
November 24th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$3,239
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Cairns, Australia

27 Days One-Way from Cairns to Auckland

Azamara Pursuit

Departs
November 24th 2027
Duration
26 nights
From
$7,949
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +16 more ports
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Cairns, Australia

11 Days One-Way from Cairns to Darwin

Scenic Eclipse 2

Departs
May 8th 2028
Duration
10 nights
From
$12,019
per person, double occupancy
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Cairns, Australia

13 Days One-Way from Cairns to Sydney

Scenic Eclipse 2

Departs
October 29th 2028
Duration
12 nights
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Cairns, Australia

24 Days One-Way from Cairns to Benoa

Emerald Xara

Departs
November 7th 2028
Duration
23 nights
From
$19,213
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Cairns, Australia

13 Days One-Way from Cairns to Port Moresby

Emerald Xara

Departs
November 7th 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$8,890
per person, double occupancy
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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Cairns (5)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Cairns
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Navigator
Ponant Cruises Luxury Ocean Le Soleal
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Eclipse 2
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Pursuit
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Xara

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Published August 13, 2026