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Sydney Cruise Port Schedule
September 2026

The full Sydney cruise ship schedule for September 2026 — 11 scheduled ship calls bringing about 44,843 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated October 2, 2026
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Sep 13,700 in portSep 24,291 in portSep 53,700 in portSep 83,700 in portSep 94,884 in portSep 188,584 in portSep 213,700 in portSep 253,700 in portSep 274,884 in portSep 293,700 in portSep 13,700 in portSep 24,291 in portSep 53,700 in portSep 83,700 in portSep 94,884 in portSep 188,584 in portSep 213,700 in portSep 253,700 in portSep 274,884 in portSep 293,700 in port
// 01 · september cruise ship schedule

Sydney cruise port schedule, September 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
13.7k
24.3k
3
4
53.7k
6
7
83.7k
94.9k
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
188.6k
19
20
213.7k
22
23
24
253.7k
26
274.9k
28
293.7k
30
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · september by the numbers

Sydney cruise port traffic in September

Busiest day in September
Friday, September 18
2 ships · 8,584 passengers and crew
Quietest day in September
Tuesday, September 1
1 ship · 3,700 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in September
Carnival Cruise Line · 7 calls · 2,600 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in September
Fridays
~3,071 passengers and crew on an average Friday; Thursdays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Sydney cruise traffic · month over month
September 2026 ranks #10 of 12 scheduled months — 43% below the average month.
July 202647,211
August 202648,988
September 202644,843

What the Sydney cruise ship schedule for September 2026 shows

Across September 2026, Sydney cruise port has 11 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 44,843 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 4,484 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Friday, September 18, when 2 ships put around 8,584 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Tuesday, September 1 is the calmest, with just 3,700.

Carnival Adventure (Carnival Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Sydney this month with 7 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: Sydney cruise traffic in September is heaviest on Fridays (about 3,071 passengers and crew) and lightest on Thursdays.

Zooming out, September 2026 is the #10 busiest of the 12 months Sydney currently has on the schedule — running about 43% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh September against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Sydney Cruise Terminal Info

Sydney, Australia cruise port is located in the heart of the city, on the eastern side of Sydney Harbour. It is situated between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, and is easily accessible by public transport, car, and ferry. The port is surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Full Sydney port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Sydney cruise traffic, September 2026

Sydney cruise traffic September 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 Sydney

Cruise lines & ships in Sydney port in September 2026

Carnival Cruise Line
10
visits
Princess Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · september cruise schedule questions

Sydney cruise ship schedule September 2026 — FAQ

The Sydney cruise ship schedule for September 2026 has 11 scheduled ship calls across 10 days, bringing about 44,843 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 4,484 people on each day a ship is in port.

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