Port Chalmers Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 7 scheduled ship calls bringing about 23,828 passengers and crew through the port.
Port Chalmers cruise port schedule, December 2026
Port Chalmers cruise port traffic in December
What the Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Port Chalmers cruise port has 7 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 23,828 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 3,404 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Monday, December 14, when 1 ships put around 4,906 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Friday, December 11 is the calmest, with just 710.
Royal Princess (Princess Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Port Chalmers 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: Port Chalmers cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Fridays (about 1,399 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the #4 busiest of the 7 months Port Chalmers currently has on the schedule — running about 15% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
Port Chalmers is located in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island, approximately 8 km northeast of the city of Dunedin. It is situated at the head of Otago Harbour, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port is surrounded by hills and is close to the city centre, making it a popular destination for cruise ships. The port is well-equipped with modern facilities, including a passenger terminal, cargo handling facilities, and a range of services for cruise ships.
Full Port Chalmers port guide →Daily Port Chalmers cruise traffic, December 2026
Port Chalmers cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
