Brisbane's Koala's & Queensland's Beaches with Stay , 3 March 2027 (18 nights)

65 Reviews

"Unbelievable Service"

Grand Princess - Princess Cruises

Low Deposit

River Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Airlie Beach

Itinerary Map

Port Douglas

Cairns

Brisbane

Sydney

Townsville

Strand Park

Museum

Newcastle

Fort Scratchley

Newcastle Museum

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour

3 March 2027 · 18 nights

Alternative packages

Cruise + Flight + Hotel 4 March 2027 · 19 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail 3 March 2027 · 27 nights

per person

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2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from - £2,899 per person 1 IF
Outside from - £3,349 per person 2 OF
Balcony from - £3,699 per person 3 BF
Inside from - £4,349 per person 1 IF
Outside from - £5,199 per person 2 OF
Suite from - £5,899 per person 4 S1
Balcony from - £5,949 per person 3 BF
Suite from - £10,699 per person 4 S1

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Koala & River Cruise tour

3 Nt stay in Brisbane

Family Friendly

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Hotel Included

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Transfers included

Alternative Packages

19 nights

Queensland's Beaches from Brisbane to Sydney with Stays

Cruise + Flight + Hotel

4 March 2027 · 19 nights

from £2,999 pp

27 nights

Brisbane's Koala's, Queensland's Beaches & 3Nts Indian Pacific Rail to Perth with Stays

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail

3 March 2027 · 27 nights

from £5,779 pp

Your itinerary

Day 1-5 Pre-cruise
- Day 1-2
  - Flight departs
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Day 3
  - Brisbane Hotel Stay
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
    
    The Pacific Hotel Brisbane, a 4-star venue, boasts newly refurbished rooms, a welcoming lobby, and an inviting pool deck. A range of accommodations, from Superior to Executive rooms, are available with queen and king beds. Families will appreciate the Superior rooms, featuring two double beds and the option to connect with other room types. For extended stays, our one and two-bedroom Executive suites are ideal. All rooms include private balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Overlooking Roma Street Parklands, the hotel is within walking distance of the central business district and public transportation. Guests enjoy 24-hour reception, secure undercover parking, and an onsite restaurant and lounge bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our conference facilities can accommodate up to 200 people.
- Day 4
  - River Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
    
    Brisbane Waterfront
    
    Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
    
    Koalas
    
    Red Kangaroos
    
    Platypuses
    
    Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, home to adorable koalas and kangaroos, then enjoy a relaxing Brisbane River cruise through the heart of the city.
  - Brisbane Hotel Stay
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
    
    The Pacific Hotel Brisbane, a 4-star venue, boasts newly refurbished rooms, a welcoming lobby, and an inviting pool deck. A range of accommodations, from Superior to Executive rooms, are available with queen and king beds. Families will appreciate the Superior rooms, featuring two double beds and the option to connect with other room types. For extended stays, our one and two-bedroom Executive suites are ideal. All rooms include private balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Overlooking Roma Street Parklands, the hotel is within walking distance of the central business district and public transportation. Guests enjoy 24-hour reception, secure undercover parking, and an onsite restaurant and lounge bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our conference facilities can accommodate up to 200 people.
- Day 5
  - Brisbane Hotel Stay
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
    
    The Pacific Hotel Brisbane, a 4-star venue, boasts newly refurbished rooms, a welcoming lobby, and an inviting pool deck. A range of accommodations, from Superior to Executive rooms, are available with queen and king beds. Families will appreciate the Superior rooms, featuring two double beds and the option to connect with other room types. For extended stays, our one and two-bedroom Executive suites are ideal. All rooms include private balconies and en-suite bathrooms. Overlooking Roma Street Parklands, the hotel is within walking distance of the central business district and public transportation. Guests enjoy 24-hour reception, secure undercover parking, and an onsite restaurant and lounge bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our conference facilities can accommodate up to 200 people.
Day 6-18 Cruise from Brisbane to Sydney
- Day 6
  - Cruise departs from Brisbane
    
    Departs at: 4 pm
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Koala Sanctuary
    
    Botanic Gardens
    
    Gallery of Modern Art
    
    Explore Brisbane’s vibrant arts scene, lush parks, and relaxed riverside lifestyle in Australia’s sunny riverside city.
- Day 7
  - At Sea
- Day 8
  - Airlie Beach
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm
    
    Jet Skis
    
    Boathaven Beach
    
    Conway National Park
    
    The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach offers sun, sea, and adventure.
- Day 9
  - Townsville
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm
    
    Strand Park
    
    Museum
    
    Billabong Sanctuary
    
    A coastal city that’s situated in northeastern Queensland, Townsville is a great place to stop off whilst on a cruise. Often considered to be the gateway of the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland outback, it boasts breathtaking beaches, al fresco restaurants and a variety of shops. Top attractions within easy reach of the city include Strand Park, the Museum of Tropical Queensland and the Billabong Sanctuary.
- Day 10
  - Port Douglas
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm
    
    A gateway to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this town is pure paradise.
- Day 11
  - Cairns
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 7 pm
    
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    
    Kuranda Railway
    
    Cairns Aquarium
    
    Relax in the warm sun, explore the Great Barrier Reef, and immerse yourself in the tropical beauty of Cairns, Australia’s gateway to nature.
- Day 12
  - Willis Island - Cruising
- Day 13
  - At Sea
- Day 14
  - Brisbane
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm
    
    Koala Sanctuary
    
    Botanic Gardens
    
    Gallery of Modern Art
    
    Explore Brisbane’s vibrant arts scene, lush parks, and relaxed riverside lifestyle in Australia’s sunny riverside city.
- Day 15
  - At Sea
- Day 17
  - Newcastle
    
    Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm
    
    Fort Scratchley
    
    Newcastle Museum
    
    Bogey Hole
    
    Newcastle, New South Wales, is the second oldest city in Australia and home to a wealth of cultural landmarks, incredible history, and more to enjoy when you arrive. With six major beaches to choose from, you’ll find plenty of places to sit and soak up the sunshine here. You’ll also find unique public swimming pools along Merewether Beach, access to the Glenrock nature reserve from the sheltered Dudley Beach, and the Belmont Wetlands State Park near Redhead Beach – just to name a handful of exciting places to visit and explore in Newcastle. Inland, on the other side of Newcastle itself, you’ll find even more unique nature reserves and national parks to enjoy, making this a fantastic destination for those of you looking to get a little closer to nature. On top of this, in the city, you’ll find important Australian landmarks, incredible art galleries, plenty of fantastic places to eat and drink, and more; so, there’s a lot for urban explorers to look forward to as well.
- Day 18
  - Sydney
    
    Arrives at: 6 am
    
    Opera House
    
    Royal Botanic Garden
    
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    
    Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.
DAY 18-19 Flight
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- Departs TBC TBC
- Arrives TBC TBC
Transfers to Airport Included

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you have three options. You can pay-as-go, buy a Wi-Fi package (see below) or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares where a Wi-Fi package is included.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you have three options. You can buy drinks at the bar. You can buy a drinks package (see below). Or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares. They include a drinks package plus other packages for less than the cost of the drinks package on its own.

Premier drinks package $84.99 Per passenger, per day
Plus drinks package $64.99 Per passenger, per day
Zero Alcohol Package $29.99 Per passenger, per day
Classic Soda Package $14.99 Per passenger, per day

Tips

If you choose the Princess Standard fare, a daily service charge of $16 - $18 per person, depending on your cabin, is added to your account at the end of the cruise. If you choose the Princess Plus or Premium fare this already covered in the cost of your cruise.

Specialty Dining

Eating at the specialty dining restaurants is extra. You can pay for meals in those restaurants onboard. Or you get unlimited specialty dining meals included with the Princess Premier fare.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
Get a Holiday Extras insurance quote

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

Grand Princess - By Princess Cruises

Family friendly Good for couples Over 50s Formal Informal Large Ship

Year: 01/01/1998 · Refurbished: 2019 · 17 Decks · Max capacity: 3100 people

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Cruises on Grand Princess

Cabins on Grand Princess

Outside from £3,349
Oceanview £3,349 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £3,399 pp
Premium Oceanview £3,599 pp
Suite from £5,899
Grand Suite £5,899 pp
Balcony from £3,699
Balcony £3,699 pp
Inside from £2,899
Interior Cabin £2,899 pp

Outside from £3,349
Oceanview £3,349 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £3,399 pp
Premium Oceanview £3,599 pp
Suite from £5,899
Grand Suite £5,899 pp
Balcony from £3,699
Balcony £3,699 pp
Inside from £2,899
Interior Cabin £2,899 pp

Outside from £3,349
Oceanview £3,349 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £3,399 pp
Premium Oceanview £3,599 pp
Suite from £5,899
Grand Suite £5,899 pp
Balcony from £3,699
Balcony £3,699 pp
Inside from £2,899
Interior Cabin £2,899 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Grand Princess

4.3

Based on 65 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

Really good shop with lots going on all day and every evening. The formal nights were not very popular with the majority of the customers though. Really good food especially if you have the premium package. Our biggest problems was booking through Iglu cruises. I would not recommend sailing from San Juan as the port is capable of accommodating large cruise ships. The port was gridlocked for several hours with taxis not being able to get into or out of the port. Our biggest issue was that we were not able to book the speciality restaurants although we paid for the premium package that allowed us to use these dining venues for no extra cost. This was due to the Iglu policy where payment to the cruise line is maxed weeks after you make your final payment to Iglu. When Iglu had made the final payment on our behalf we tried to book these venues but we weee unable to do so as they were already fully booked.

couple

2-5 cruises

10 Dec 2025

Compared to other cruise ships we have sailed on, our cabin was a little too small. the shower unit was much too small and the fixed shower head proved to be difficult for my wife to use. As she is only 5' tall a flexible shower hose would have been much easier for her to use. this applied to the other member of our group in the next cabin as well. .

group

6-10 cruises

23 Oct 2025

I have just spent a couple of hours reviewing the Princess Cruise. Comparing this cruise with our previous cruises, Princess come the bottom of our list. Because: the cabin was too small, the drinks packages were far too expensive (so did not use and became tea totalers), the restaurants that did not cost extra were disappointing (the Buffet was very good though), the whole enterprise seemed "money grabbing" (eg. no free soft drinks, no cold water without ice).

couple

6-10 cruises

5 Oct 2025

Grand Princess was brilliant, we really enjoyed our holiday.

couple

6-10 cruises

5 Oct 2025

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