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Cairns Cruise Ship Schedule 2024

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Jessica Munro
Updated Tue 16 Apr 2024

P&O cruise ship docking into Cairns Cruise Terminal

Each month, cruise ships from across the globe roll into Cairns Cruise Terminal, bringing thousands of passengers excited to discover what Far North Queensland has to offer. And with its warm tropical weather, beautiful surroundings encrusted in rainforests and reefs, alongside endless activities to experience, It’s not hard to understand why they come. The only hard decision is figuring out what to do with the limited time they have when they get here!

This article provides a guide to the Cairns Cruise Ship Schedule for 2024, including important information for arrival of the visiting ships. 


Activities For Cruise Ship Visitors

Woman sitting in Cairns Skyrail gondola overlooking the rainforest

Because cruise ships visiting Cairns only dock for a day or two, experiences like scenic flights, skydiving, or joining a waterfall trip are perfect activities for cruise ship guests. Whether it's adrenalin filled adventures or more of a leisurely pace your after, there are plenty of full day and half day tours Cairns has to offer.

It's important to note that the more popular excursions that go to Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Kuranda will likely sell out in advance, so if you are planning on visiting any of these destinations, it is highly recommended that you book prior to docking into Cairns. Don't leave it up to chance! 

Check out our guide to the Best Things To Do In Cairns For Cruise Ship Visitors if you’re looking for more ideas!


Cairns City Cruise Ship Schedule 2024

DATE CRUISE LINE SHIP NAME NUMBER OF PASSENGERS ARRIVAL TIME DEPARTURE TIME
Wednesday 17th January Hapag-Lloyd MS Europa 408 1:30pm

6:00pm
18th January 

Wednesday 24th January Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony 606 TBA TBA
Wednesday 24th January Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Explorer 750 8:00am 7:00pm
Thursday 25th January Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony 606 TBA TBA
Saturday 27th January Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2080 Morning Early Evening
Tuesday 30th January P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:00am

4:00pm
31st January

Friday 2nd February Holland America Line MS Volendam 1432 8:00am 5:00pm
Wednesday 7th February Carnival Cruises Carnival Luminosa 2260 9:30am 6:30pm
Thursday 8th February Princess Cruises Coral Princess 2000 9:00am 7:00pm
Monday 19th February Royal Caribbean Brilliance Of The Seas 2188 8:00am 8:00pm
Monday 19th February Silversea Silver Whisper 388 8:00am 6:00pm
Wednesday 21st February Viking Oceans Viking Sky 930 TBA TBA
Friday 23rd February Viking Oceans Viking Neptune 930 TBA TBA
Monday 26th February Seabourn Seabourn Sojourn 450

8:00am

11:00pm
27th February
Wednesday 28th February Oceania Cruises Insignia 684 10:00am 9:00pm
Wednesday 28th February Seabourn Seabourn Odyssey 458 8:00am 6:00pm
29th February
Thursday 29th February P&O Arcadia 2094 Early Morning Early Evening
Saturday 2nd March  Silversea Silver Shadow 388 1:30pm  10:00pm
3rd March
Sunday 3rd March Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis 1360 Early Morning Early Evening
Monday 4th March Phoenix Amera 834 9:00am 11:00pm
Tuesday 5th March Princess Cruises Coral Princess 2000 10:00am 6:30pm
Tuesday 5th March Viking Oceans Viking Orion 930 TBA TBA
Wednesday 6th March Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Mariner 708 8:00pm 8:00am
Thursday 7th March Azamara Club Cruises Azamara Onward 670 1:00pm 6:00pm
8th March
Friday 8th March  Cunard Queen Victoria 2060 Morning Early Evening
Sunday 10th March Silversea Silver Muse 596 8:00am 6:00pm
11th March
Tuesday 12th March P&O Pacific Adventure 2636 7:30am 8:00pm
Wednesday 13th March Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2080 Early Morning Early Evening
Wednesday 13th March Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Navigator 490 8:00am 8:00pm
Thursday 14th March Royal Caribbean Serenade Of The Seas 2100 10:00am 6:00pm
Saturday 16th March Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor 3012 9:00am 5:00pm
Saturday 16th March Costa Costa Deliziosa 2826 7:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 19th March P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 8:00pm 4:00pm
20th March
Sunday 24th March Princess Cruises Grand Princess 2600 9:00pm 6:00pm
Wednesday 27th March Oceania Cruises Nautica 690 8:00am 7:00pm
Tuesday 2nd April Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady 2700 8:00am 5:00pm
Monday 15th April Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor 3012 9:00am 6:00pm
Friday 10th May Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor 3012 9:00am 7:00pm
Wednesday 15th May P&O Pacific Explorer 1998 6:00am 6:00pm
Saturday 25th May P&O Pacific Explorer 1998 6:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 28th May P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:30pm 1:30pm
29th May
Saturday 1st June P&O Pacific Explorer 1998 6:00am 4:00pm
Monday 3rd June Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendour 3012 7:00am 3:30pm
Saturday 22nd June P&O Pacific Adventure 2636 9:00am 5:00pm
23rd June
Saturday 29th June P&O Pacific Explorer 1998 7:00am 4:00pm
Tuesday 2nd July P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:30am 5:00pm
3rd July
Thursday 18th July P&O Pacific Adventure 2636 9:00am 6:00pm
Friday 26th July Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendour 3012 11:00am 8:00pm
Tuesday 30th July P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:30am 5:00pm
31st July
Saturday 24th August Princess Cruises Coral Princess 2000 11:00am 8:00pm
Thursday 29th August P&O Pacific Adventure 2636 9:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 3rd September P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:30am 5:00pm
4th September
Saturday 14th September Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor 3012 9:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 1st October Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor 3012 9:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 8th October P&O Pacific Encounter 2600 9:30am 5:00pm
9th October
Tuesday 22nd October Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2080 Early Afternoon Evening
Saturday 2nd November Silversea Silver Muse 596 8:00am 6:00pm
Wednesday 13th November Carnival Cruises Carnival Luminosa 2260 10:00am 7:00pm
Sunday 17th November Silversea Silver Nova 728 8:00am 7:00pm
18th November
Monday 18th November Princess Cruises Crown Princess 3080 9:00am 9:00pm
Wednesday 20th November Carnival Cruises Carnival Luminosa 2260 10:00am 7:00pm
Thursday 21st November Hapag-Lloyd Cruises MS Europa 2 516 7:00am 6:00pm
Friday 22nd November Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2080 Morning Early Evening
Friday 22nd November Viking Oceans Viking Orion 930 TBA TBA
Sunday 24th November Holland America Line MS Amsterdam 1964 8:00am 6:00pm
Thursday 28th November Princess Cruises Crown Princess 3080 10:00am 7:30pm
Thursday 28th November Oceania Cruises Regatta 684 7:00am 6:00pm
Wednesday 11th December Carnival Cruises Carnival Luminosa 2260 10:00am 7:00pm
Friday 13th December Regent Seven Seas Seven Seas Explorer 750 7:00m 7:00pm
Monday 16th December Viking Oceans Viking Venus 930 TBA TBA
Thursday 26th December Hapag-Lloyd Cruises MS Europa 408 7:00pm 7:00pm
27th December
Friday 27th December Oceania Cruises Regatta 684 9:00am 7:00pm

*TBA - To Be Advised


As you can see from the Cruise Ship Schedule, with so many people visiting Cairns per vessel, it's highly recommended that you organise your tours ahead of time to ensure you don't miss out as they do sell out quickly!

If you have any questions or want to book a tour, have a chat to one of our friendly online travel consultants via live chat or call us on (07) 4082 7470. 


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