Popular Destinations from Brisbane
Brisbane is the place to start from if you want an Asian adventure, a look at New Zealand's wild coastline or simply enjoy a selection of South Pacific or Hawaiian beaches.
Brisbane Cruising Seasons
Brisbane is a year-round cruising departure point.
Cruise Ships Departing Brisbane
- Pacific Dawn
- Dawn Princess
- Seabourn Odyssey
- Sun Princess
- Volendam
- Silver Shadow
- Costa neoRomantica
- Crystal Symphony
- Orion
- Artania
- Asuka 2
- MV Europa
Brisbane Port
Portside Wharf – Hamilton
Located around 10 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and just 7 kilometres from Brisbane Airport, Portside Wharf at Hamilton is on the Brisbane River just off Kingsford Smith Drive.
Approximate travel times and costs
By car/taxi
- 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD (taxi $30.00 to $40.00)
- 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport (taxi $22.00 to $35.00)
By train
- 17 minutes from Central Station to Ascot
- 19 minutes from Central Station to Doomben
Portside Wharf is located 1.7 kilometres from Ascot Station and 1.3 kilometres from Doomben Station.
By ferry
- 33 minutes from Eagle Street Pier to Brett's Wharf
Portside Wharf is located 200 metres from Brett's Wharf.
Port Facilities
Parking
Short-term parking is available on site for 350 cars; private operators offer long-term off-site parking.
Shops and restaurants
Portside Wharf houses a range of boutique fashion outlets, a supermarket and a gym. Dining options include modern Australian, Italian and Japanese cuisines, as well as several cafes and bars. The precinct also houses a 5-screen cinema complex.