Bay Of Islands Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Bay Of Islands cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 5 scheduled ship calls bringing about 25,902 passengers and crew through the port.
Bay Of Islands cruise port schedule, December 2026
Bay Of Islands cruise port traffic in December
What the Bay Of Islands cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Bay Of Islands cruise port has 5 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 25,902 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 5,180 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Saturday, December 5, when 1 ships put around 5,654 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Wednesday, December 30 is the calmest, with just 4,782.
Anthem of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Bay Of Islands 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: Bay Of Islands cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Saturdays (about 2,640 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the busiest of the 8 months Bay Of Islands currently has on the schedule — running about 53% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
The Bay of Islands cruise port is located in the Northland region of New Zealand, on the east coast of the North Island. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and rich history. The port is situated in the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands, which is made up of 144 islands and is home to some of the country's best beaches, fishing spots, and marine life. The port is also close to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
Full Bay Of Islands port guide →Daily Bay Of Islands cruise traffic, December 2026
Bay Of Islands cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
