Auckland Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Auckland cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 6 scheduled ship calls bringing about 24,668 passengers and crew through the port.
Auckland cruise port schedule, December 2026
Auckland cruise port traffic in December
What the Auckland cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Auckland cruise port has 6 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 24,668 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 4,934 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Sunday, December 27, when 2 ships put around 8,616 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Saturday, December 19 is the calmest, with just 710.
Royal Princess (Princess Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Auckland this month with 2 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.
Weekday patterns hold too: Auckland cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Sundays (about 2,154 passengers and crew) and lightest on Mondays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the #3 busiest of the 11 months Auckland currently has on the schedule — running about 34% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
Auckland, New Zealand cruise port is located on the North Island of New Zealand, on the Waitemata Harbour. It is the largest city in New Zealand and is known as the "City of Sails" due to its many marinas, yacht clubs, and sailing events. The port is located in the heart of the city, close to the downtown area and many of the city's attractions.
Full Auckland port guide →Daily Auckland cruise traffic, December 2026
Auckland cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
