How much time will you have?
About 8h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 8h in Burnie, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
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Burnie Cruise Port
Burnie is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from February through March.
Usually quiet
~8h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Burnie
How busy does Burnie get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,000 passengers
- Busy day: 2,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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September 2026
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Where Burnie fits into a cruise
Burnie is most commonly visited on New Zealand itineraries, often alongside Sydney and Auckland .
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When to cruise to Burnie
Cruise ships visit during 5 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from February through March.
Most cruise traffic clusters from February through March, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Burnie typically carry around 2,018 guests, with Norwegian Spirit, Seabourn Quest, and Noordam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Spirit 9 calls
- 2 Seabourn Quest 2 calls
- 3 Noordam 1 call
Next port calls
Dec 24 Noordam
Jan 12 Norwegian Spirit
Jan 26 Norwegian Spirit
Feb 6 Norwegian Spirit
Feb 17 Norwegian Spirit
Cruises that visit Burnie
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Burnie.
Seabourn Quest
Sydney → Hobart → Airlie Terminal → Brisbane
Mar 9 · 37 nights
Visits Burnie on day 7
About average
$27,284 balcony · $737/night
Norwegian Spirit
Sydney → Burnie → Melbourne → Sydney
Jan 10 · 11 nights
Visits Burnie on day 3
About average
$1,619 inside · $147/night
Norwegian Spirit
Auckland → Burnie → Dunedin → Sydney
Feb 27 · 11 nights
Visits Burnie on day 2
About average
$1,809 inside · $164/night
Noordam
Sydney → Melbourne → Eden → Sydney
Dec 20 · 14 nights
Visits Burnie on day 5
About average
$3,059 oceanview · $219/night
Norwegian Spirit
Sydney → Burnie → Dunedin → Auckland
Jan 25 · 11 nights
Visits Burnie on day 2
Exceptional value
$10,969 suite · $997/night
39% below typical · 30-day low
Norwegian Spirit
Auckland → Burnie → Dunedin → Sydney
Feb 5 · 11 nights
Visits Burnie on day 2
About average
$1,959 inside · $178/night
Cruise routes that include Burnie
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Burnie, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Australia Repositioning via Hobart, Burnie & Alotau
From $27,284
$27,284
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
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Australia One-Way via Burnie & Kangaroo Island
From $1,619
$1,619
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Australia One-Way via Burnie & Kangaroo Island
From $2,029
$2,029
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Lyttelton
From $1,809
$1,809
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6 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
6 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Australia One-Way via Melbourne & Burnie
From $2,949
$2,949
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Bay of Islands
From $1,869
$1,869
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Burnie
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Burnie.
What is the best time to visit Burnie on a cruise?
The best time to visit Burnie depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Burnie busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Burnie?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Burnie include Australia Repositioning via Hobart, Burnie & Alotau, Australia One-Way via Burnie & Kangaroo Island, and Australia One-Way via Burnie & Kangaroo Island. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Burnie?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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