Passenger Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How do I book a cruise?
A:  To book a cruise from Portside Wharf, contact P&O Cruises Australia by simply visiting their website at pocruises.com.au

Q:  Can you recommend a hotel in or near Portside Wharf?
A:  There are numerous hotels in close vicinity to Portside Wharf. 

Q:  Is there long term parking available at Portside Wharf?
A:  No only short term parking is available.

Q:  Can you recommend a car rental facility?
A:  A variety of car rental agencies are located at the Brisbane Airport and in the Brisbane CBD.

Q:  Can I board the ship to have a look when it is in Port?
A:  No, only ticketed passengers may board the cruise ships.

Q:  Where can I watch the ship depart?
A:  A viewing platform is located on Level 2, alongside Moda Events in the Portside Wharf precinct.

Travel Tips

We require you to check in your baggage at the baggage check-in desk prior to the boarding process beginning.  After checking your baggage, please feel free to use the varied retail facilities on offer at Portside Wharf, whilst you wait to be called for embarkation.

Passengers that are completing their cruise will be disembarking between 6am and 10am.

Embarkation for passengers leaving port will begin approximately 45 minutes after disembarkation of returning passengers is complete.

Security

Passports and photo identification is required for all passengers embarking on a cruise from Portside Wharf.

Passengers travelling with children must have appropriate identification for all accompanying children.

No guest visitors will be permitted aboard any vessel.  Only ticketed passengers will be allowed past the security checkpoints.

All health questionnaires must be completed in full prior to entering the embarkation terminal.

All hand-carried items will be x-rayed.

Persons with medical conditions and pace makers or implanted electronic devices should produce relevant medical certification prior to entering the embarkation area.

Passengers may be subject to search.

In addition many other security measures regarding guests, crew and cargo have been increased.

We recognise that these measures may inconvenience passengers, however the safety and security of passengers is our highest priority.