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The Carnival Luminosa sails a 6-night Great Barrier Reef itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Brisbane, Australia on December 29, 2026. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Luminosa.
Airlie Beach, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Luminosa.
Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Luminosa.
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Willis Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Luminosa.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Luminosa.
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