Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule 2023
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?
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
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 |