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Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule 2023

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Talia Jones
Updated Mon 06 Mar 2023

The front of a blue and white cruise ship in the ocean

After a long hiatus (thank you pandemic), cruise ships have been back in action since mid-2022 and Airlie Beach couldn't be happier! With different cruise ships arriving weekly, the town is truly alive and thriving again with travellers from all over the world flooding the streets. Scroll down below to check out the Airlie Beach cruise ship schedule for 2023. It will tell you what dates the cruise ships are arriving, where they've come from, how many guests they are carrying and how long they are staying in town for.


Why do cruise ships stop in Airlie Beach?

The side of a cruise ship anchored in the ocean

Airlie Beach is essentially the capital of the Whitsundays, being the doorstep to the Great Barrier Reef and 74 Whitsunday Islands. With endless activities to do and stunning scenery to admire, it's no wonder why the region is a favourite amongst cruise ship companies! The town is teeming with world-class restaurants, charming cafes and groovy bars to check out. Live entertainment is also never far, simply wander Airlie's main boulevard and you'll easily be able to hear live music, no matter the day of the week. 

A perk about visiting Airlie Beach via cruise ship is that guests receive 'VIP' treatment upon arrival at the port. There are Volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors who welcome and farewell passengers. They volunteer to ensure guests make the most of their limited time in Airlie Beach. Not only are they friendly and fun, they are also full of local knowledge and offer great recommendations, so be sure to have a chat to them!


Things to do on shore in Airlie Beach

A boardwalk and the ocean with yachts in the background

While cruise ship guests don't have hours and hours to spare, there are ways to make the best out of the short time on land in Airlie Beach. From scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef to shopping at the local markets, Airlie Beach is a place everyone will be itching to revisit! If you are on one of the many cruise ships that stop by, read through our 'Things to do for cruise ship guests in Airlie Beach' article which will give you deeper insight into the activities you and your fellow cruise ship companions can get up to!


Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule 2023

DATE

SHIP NAME

DESTINATION

NUMBER OF NIGHTS

GUESTS

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

Wednesday 1st March

Majestic Princess Sydney - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Port Douglas - Willis Island 11 3560 7am 4pm

Saturday 4th March

Celebrity Eclipse Sydney - Airlie Beach - Brisbane - Sydney 10 3000 6am 4pm

Sunday 5th March

Quantum of the Seas Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 4819 7am 5pm

Monday 6th March

Queen Mary 2 Darwin - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 26 2800 7am 6pm

Thursday 9th March

Pacific Encounter Darwin - Cairns - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 14 3115 10:30am 6pm

Saturday 11th March 

Majestic Princess Sydney - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Darwin 18 3560 7am 4pm

Tuesday 21st March

Carnival Luminosa Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 2826 7am 5pm

Thursday 23rd March

MS Europa Sydney - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Darwin 18 516 7am 1pm

Saturday 25th March

Seabourn Odyssey Sydney - Moreton Island - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Cairns 38 450 10am  6pm

Thursday 30th March

Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Monday 3rd April Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Friday 14th April Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 9 3619 7am 4pm
Monday 17th April Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Saturday 6th May Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 10 3619 7am 4pm
Monday 29th May Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Monday 5th June Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Thursday 15th June Pacific Adventure Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Moreton Island - Sydney 10 3174 7am 4pm
Thursday 22nd June Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Sunday 25th June Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 9 3619 7am 3pm
Monday 3rd July Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Thursday 13th July Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Monday 31st July Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Thursday 3rd August Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 10 3619 7am 4pm
Monday 14th August Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Friday 25th August Pacific Adventure Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Moreton Island - Sydney 10 3174 7am 4pm
Monday 4th September Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Thursday 14th September Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Friday 15th September Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 10 3619 7am 4pm
Wednesday 11th October Carnival Splendor Sydney - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 10 3619 7am 4pm
Sunday 15th October Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Monday 23rd October Celebrity Solstice Sydney - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Darwin - Bali - Singapore 15 3420 7am 4pm
Friday 27th October Royal Princess Sydney - Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Sydney 10 4272 7am 4pm
Wednesday 1st November Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Friday 3rd November Grand Princess Melbourne - Sydney - Brisbane - Willis Island - Cairns - Port Douglas - Airlie Beach - Newcastle - Sydney 14 3122 8am 6pm
Monday 6th November Quantum of the Seas Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Willis Island - Brisbane 6 4819 7am 5pm
Thursday 16th November Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Sunday 26th November Coral Princess Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 2400 7am 4pm
Monday 27th November Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Cairns - Willis Island - Brisbane 7 3115 7am 4pm
Friday 1st December Resilient Lady Singapore - Bali - Darwin - Yorkeys Knob - Airlie Beach - Sydney 15 2860 10am 10pm
Wednesday 6th December Celebrity Edge Singapore - Bali - Darwin - Yorkeys Knob - Airlie Beach - Sydney 14 3373 9am 6pm
Thursday 7th December Pacific Encounter Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Brisbane 4 3115 7am 5:30pm
Friday 8th December Quantum of the Seas Brisbane - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Willis Island - Brisbane 6 4819 7am 5pm
Monday 11th December Brilliance of the Seas Sydney - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Eden - Sydney 11 2580 7am 4pm
Monday 11th December Enchantment of the Seas Sydney - Airlie Beach - Yorkeys Knob - Port Douglas - Willis Island - Eden - Sydney 11 2746 7am 4pm
Tuesday 12th December Star Breeze Cairns - Port Douglas - Airlie Beach - Fraser Island - Mooloolaba - Sydney - Eden - Melbourne 12 312 12pm 7:30pm
Sunday 17th December Seven Seas Explorer Bali - Darwin - Thursday Island - Cairns - Townsville - Airlie Beach - Brisbane - Sydney 17 829 7am 5pm


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