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Wellington Cruise Port Schedule
January 2027

The full Wellington cruise ship schedule for January 2027 — 10 scheduled ship calls bringing about 22,008 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 28, 2026
Wellington cruise traffic all months
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Jan 10738 in portJan 143,426 in portJan 18738 in portJan 194,782 in portJan 204,774 in portJan 24710 in portJan 282,058 in portJan 314,782 in portJan 10738 in portJan 143,426 in portJan 18738 in portJan 194,782 in portJan 204,774 in portJan 24710 in portJan 282,058 in portJan 314,782 in port
// 01 · january cruise ship schedule

Wellington cruise port schedule, January 2027

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100.7k
11
12
13
143.4k
15
16
17
180.7k
194.8k
204.8k
21
22
23
240.7k
25
26
27
282.1k
29
30
314.8k
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · january by the numbers

Wellington cruise port traffic in January

Busiest day in January
Tuesday, January 19
1 ships · 4,782 passengers and crew
Quietest day in January
Sunday, January 24
1 ship · 710 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in January
Celebrity Cruise Line · 2 calls · 3,405 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in January
Thursdays
~1,371 passengers and crew on an average Thursday; Fridays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Wellington cruise traffic · month over month
January 2027 ranks #2 of 7 scheduled months — 78% above the average month.
January 202722,008
February 202731,602
March 20276,528

What the Wellington cruise ship schedule for January 2027 shows

Across January 2027, Wellington cruise port has 10 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 22,008 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 2,751 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Tuesday, January 19, when 1 ships put around 4,782 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Sunday, January 24 is the calmest, with just 710.

Celebrity Edge (Celebrity 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 January is heaviest on Thursdays (about 1,371 passengers and crew) and lightest on Fridays.

Zooming out, January 2027 is the #2 busiest of the 7 months Wellington currently has on the schedule — running about 78% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh January against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Wellington Cruise Terminal Info

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 →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Wellington cruise traffic, January 2027

Wellington 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 Wellington

Cruise lines & ships in Wellington port in January 2027

Regent Seven Seas
2
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
2
visits
MS NoordamMS Noordam2 calls
Azamara Cruise Line
2
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
2
visits
Oceania Cruise Line
2
visits
RivieraRiviera2 calls
// 05 · january cruise schedule questions

Wellington cruise ship schedule January 2027 — FAQ

The Wellington cruise ship schedule for January 2027 has 10 scheduled ship calls across 8 days, bringing about 22,008 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 2,751 people on each day a ship is in port.

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