Brisbane, Australia

Cruise Port

Brisbane

Capital city of Queensland, Australia.

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Overview

Brisbane is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -27.468, 153.028.

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of about 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Greater Brisbane sprawls across the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D’Aguilar mountain ranges, encompassing several local government areas (LGAs). The City of Brisbane LGA forms the inner area of Greater Brisbane, and is the most populous local government area in Australia. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Brisbane — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Brisbane

Brisbane CBD seen from Kangaroo Point, 2024,
Brisbane CBD seen from Kangaroo Point, 2024,
Brisbane City Hall, 275 George Street, 69 Ann Street, 300 George, Brisbane, Feb
Brisbane City Hall, 275 George Street, 69 Ann Street, 300 George, Brisbane, Feb
St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, Queensland, 2020,
St John's Cathedral, Brisbane, Queensland, 2020,

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Jan and coolest around 20°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
29°
20°
Feb
29°
19°
Mar
28°
19°
Apr
25°
16°
May
23°
13°
Jun
21°
10°
Jul
20°
10°
Aug
23°
11°
Sep
24°
12°
Oct
26°
15°
Nov
27°
17°
Dec
29°
19°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Brisbane the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Brisbane, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →