Short Cruises From Brisbane

Looking for a holiday that doesn't take too much time?

Need a short break or a quick last-minute getaway to refresh?

Perhaps you’ve never been on a cruise ship before and want to give it a try.

Carnival Cruise Line’s short cruise deals from Brisbane give you all the benefits of a quick holiday, and a chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Take our short cruises out of Brisbane for 3, 4, or 5 days, or spend a week away totally relaxing.

Enjoy some stunning destinations and shore excursions, or spend a few days surrounded by the deep blue sea.

That’s the great thing about short cruise packages from Brisbane. You can do as little, or as much, as you like.

Find out more on our Short Cruises to Brisbane here:

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While you’re onboard, you can enjoy a travel experience jam packaged with entertainment, relaxation, or options to dine your way through your nights at sea.

Short cruises from Brisbane for people of all ages

Whether you’re young at heart and enjoy whizzing down waterslides or you fancy yourself as a culinary expert, we have something for everyone onboard the Carnival Luminosa.

Have you ever wanted to swim while enjoying a blockbuster movie? Now’s your chance, as we have a dive in movie theatre.

Need a break from the little ones? Don’t worry, the team at Camp Ocean will entertain them.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is a sampler cruise from Brisbane?

Carnival’s short cruises from Brisbane are the perfect quick getaway, for a few days or up to a week. Spend some time at sea, or take one of our short cruises out of Brisbane to Queensland locations such as Airlie Beach. Details of our Airlie Beach 4-day cruises from Brisbane include:

  • Day 1. Leave Brisbane at 4pm
  • Day 2. Fun day at sea
  • Day 3. Enjoy the Whitsundays
  • Day 4. Another fun day at sea
  • Day 5. Arrive back at Brisbane at 8am.

You’ll love the shore excursions, from quad bike riding to kangaroo feeding, parasailing, and everything in between.

How long do short cruises last?

If you’re after a short holiday to recharge the batteries, then our short cruises from Brisbane are perfect. We’ve got a heap of the best cruises for you departing from the Brisbane River, including:

Use our search filter, or view cruise details, below to find the short holidays out of Brisbane that hit the mark for you and your family, on the departure dates that suit.

What is the purpose of a short cruise?

You never really need a reason to take a short break, do you? Our short cruises from Brisbane are perfect for a romantic getaway, a weekend escape, a short holiday the family will love, or just a great opportunity to get away from it all and relax. In case you do need an excuse, you should be able to find one among our great quick getaway destinations and more than 45 onboard activities, including:

How far out of Brisbane would a short cruise take me?

Our quick Getaway Cruises from Brisbane give you two full days at sea, far enough away to feel like you have left all your troubles behind.

WHAT SHORT CRUISES ARE THERE IN AUSTRALIA?

Loved the short Brisbane cruise and want more? Of course you do. Carnival has short Australia cruises from other departure ports as well. Experience short cruise holidays to Australian destinations such as Melbourne, Moreton Island, or Tasmania from Sydney.