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Port Chalmers Cruise Port Schedule
January 2027

The full Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule for January 2027 — 11 scheduled ship calls bringing about 29,438 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated October 5, 2026
Port Chalmers cruise traffic all months
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Jan 13,710 in portJan 25,654 in portJan 7738 in portJan 112,716 in portJan 12710 in portJan 184,782 in portJan 20738 in portJan 232,716 in portJan 264,906 in portJan 28710 in portJan 302,058 in portJan 13,710 in portJan 25,654 in portJan 7738 in portJan 112,716 in portJan 12710 in portJan 184,782 in portJan 20738 in portJan 232,716 in portJan 264,906 in portJan 28710 in portJan 302,058 in port
// 01 · january cruise ship schedule

Port Chalmers cruise port schedule, January 2027

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
13.7k
25.7k
3
4
5
6
70.7k
8
9
10
112.7k
120.7k
13
14
15
16
17
184.8k
19
200.7k
21
22
232.7k
24
25
264.9k
27
280.7k
29
302.1k
31
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · january by the numbers

Port Chalmers cruise port traffic in January

Busiest day in January
Saturday, January 2
1 ships · 5,654 passengers and crew
Quietest day in January
Tuesday, January 12
1 ship · 710 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in January
Holland America Cruise Line · 2 calls · 1,916 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in January
Saturdays
~2,086 passengers and crew on an average Saturday; Sundays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Port Chalmers cruise traffic · month over month
January 2027 ranks #3 of 7 scheduled months — 8% above the average month.
January 202729,438
March 202741,797

What the Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule for January 2027 shows

Across January 2027, Port Chalmers cruise port has 11 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 29,438 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 2,676 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Saturday, January 2, when 1 ships put around 5,654 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Tuesday, January 12 is the calmest, with just 710.

MS Noordam (Holland America 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 January is heaviest on Saturdays (about 2,086 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.

Zooming out, January 2027 is the #3 busiest of the 7 months Port Chalmers currently has on the schedule — running about 8% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh January against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal Info

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 →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Port Chalmers cruise traffic, January 2027

Port Chalmers cruise traffic January 2027, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Port Chalmers

Cruise lines & ships in Port Chalmers port in January 2027

Princess Cruise Line
2
visits
Regent Seven Seas
2
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
2
visits
MS NoordamMS Noordam2 calls
Azamara Cruise Line
2
visits
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
1
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
1
visits
Oceania Cruise Line
1
visits
RivieraRiviera1 call
// 05 · january cruise schedule questions

Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule January 2027 — FAQ

The Port Chalmers cruise ship schedule for January 2027 has 11 scheduled ship calls across 11 days, bringing about 29,438 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 2,676 people on each day a ship is in port.

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