How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h 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 across the cruise calendar.
Usually quiet
~9h 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 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,000 passengers
- Busy day: 3,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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October 2026
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Where Burnie fits into a cruise
Burnie is most commonly visited on New Zealand itineraries, often alongside Melbourne and Sydney .
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When to cruise to Burnie
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Burnie typically carry around 1,970 guests, with Norwegian Spirit, Seabourn Quest, and Noordam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Spirit 10 calls
- 2 Seabourn Quest 2 calls
- 3 Noordam 1 call
- 4 Seven Seas Explorer 1 call
- 5 Viking Orion 1 call
Next port calls
Dec 24 Noordam
Jan 8 Viking Orion
Jan 12 Norwegian Spirit
Jan 24 Seven Seas Explorer
Jan 27 Norwegian Spirit
Cruises that visit Burnie
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
Hobart → Burnie → Melbourne + 6 more
From Sydney · 17 nights · Next Mar 9
From $14,998 suite · $882/night
Best departure: 43% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
New Zealand · Australia
Eden → Burnie → Melbourne + 6 more
From Sydney · 11 nights · Next Jan 25
From $2,019 interior · $184/night
Best departure: 17% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
New Zealand · Australia
Tauranga → Timaru → Dunedin + 6 more
From Auckland · 11 nights · Next Feb 5
From $1,619 interior · $147/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Australia
Burnie → Kangaroo Island → Adelaide + 1 more
From Sydney · 11 nights · Next Jan 10
From $1,549 interior · $141/night
Best departure: 4% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
New Zealand · Australia
Tauranga → Napier → Timaru + 7 more
From Auckland · Next Mar 20
From $1,489 interior · $124/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia
Phillip Island → Melbourne → Burnie + 5 more
From Sydney · 14 nights · Next Dec 20
From $3,059 oceanview · $219/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Related ports near Burnie
FAQ about cruises visiting Burnie
Which cruise itineraries usually include Burnie?
Cruises that call at Burnie often follow itineraries such as Australia One-Way via Hobart & Burnie, New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Tauranga, and New Zealand One-Way via Burnie & Lyttelton.
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