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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.

Schedule updated September 17, 2026
Bay Of Islands cruise traffic all months
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Dec 55,654 in portDec 94,906 in portDec 225,654 in portDec 264,906 in portDec 304,782 in portDec 55,654 in portDec 94,906 in portDec 225,654 in portDec 264,906 in portDec 304,782 in port
// 01 · december cruise ship schedule

Bay Of Islands cruise port schedule, December 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
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4
55.7k
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7
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94.9k
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12
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225.7k
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24
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264.9k
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304.8k
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traffic
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light
moderate
busy
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// 02 · december by the numbers

Bay Of Islands cruise port traffic in December

Busiest day in December
Saturday, December 5
1 ships · 5,654 passengers and crew
Quietest day in December
Wednesday, December 30
1 ship · 4,782 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in December
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line · 2 calls · 4,154 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in December
Saturdays
~2,640 passengers and crew on an average Saturday; Sundays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Bay Of Islands cruise traffic · month over month
December 2026 ranks #1 of 8 scheduled months — 53% above the average month.
December 202625,902
February 202725,162

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.

// terminal guide
Bay Of Islands Cruise Terminal Info

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 →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

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.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Bay Of Islands

Cruise lines & ships in Bay Of Islands port in December 2026

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
2
visits
Princess Cruise Line
2
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · december cruise schedule questions

Bay Of Islands cruise ship schedule December 2026 — FAQ

The Bay Of Islands cruise ship schedule for December 2026 has 5 scheduled ship calls across 5 days, bringing about 25,902 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 5,180 people on each day a ship is in port.

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