6-Night Cruise on Pacific EncounterBarrier Reef Discovery - Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on January 17, 2027, the P & O Australia Cruises ship Pacific Encounter runs this 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery sailing. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 — Willis Island, Australia

   Willis Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 83°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027 — Cairns, Australia

   Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 86°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 21, 2027 — Airlie Beach, Australia

   Airlie Beach, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.