Wellington Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Wellington cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 3 scheduled ship calls bringing about 6,304 passengers and crew through the port.
Wellington cruise port schedule, December 2026
Wellington cruise port traffic in December
What the Wellington cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Wellington cruise port has 3 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 6,304 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 2,101 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Wednesday, December 2, when 1 ships put around 4,884 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Tuesday, December 15 is the calmest, with just 710.
Azamara Pursuit (Azamara Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Wellington 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: Wellington cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Wednesdays (about 977 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the #5 busiest of the 7 months Wellington currently has on the schedule — running about 47% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
Wellington, New Zealand cruise port is located in the heart of the city, on the south-western tip of the North Island. It is situated at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, which is the second largest natural harbour in the world. The port is close to the city centre, with easy access to the city's attractions, restaurants, and shopping. It is also close to the Interislander ferry terminal, which provides access to the South Island.
Full Wellington port guide →Daily Wellington cruise traffic, December 2026
Wellington cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
