Getting ashore
Busselton is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
Australia
Busselton Cruise Port
Busselton is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Busselton
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 14h in Busselton, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Busselton get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~850 passengers
- Busy day: 2,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Busselton fits into a cruise
Busselton is most commonly visited on Australia itineraries, often alongside Albany and Fremantle .
When to cruise to Busselton
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 Busselton typically carry around 450 guests, with Oceania Riviera, Seabourn Quest, and Azamara Quest calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Riviera 2 calls
- 2 Seabourn Quest 2 calls
- 3 Azamara Quest 1 call
- 4 Europa 2 1 call
- 5 Viking Orion 1 call
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Busselton
MS Europa 2
Fremantle → Busselton → Sydney → Auckland
Feb 10, 2027 · 19 nights
Visits Busselton on day 3
$14,069 suite · $740/night
42% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Quest
Sydney → Hobart → Busselton → Perth
Mar 9, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Busselton on day 17
$14,998 suite · $882/night
43% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Quest
Sydney → Kangaroo Island → Celukan Bawang → Singapore
Feb 22, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Busselton on day 11
$5,109 balcony · $255/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Oceania Riviera
Fremantle → Busselton → Rotorua → Auckland
Jan 7, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Busselton on day 2
$5,655 interior · $333/night
7% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Busselton
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Busselton, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Australia · New Zealand
Busselton → Albany → Adelaide + 2 more
From Fremantle · 19 nights · Next Feb 10
From $14,069 suite · $740/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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
Australia · Southeast Asia
Kangaroo Island → Adelaide → Port Lincoln + 5 more
From Sydney · Next Feb 22
From $5,109 balcony · $255/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia · New Zealand
Busselton → Albany → Esperance + 7 more
From Fremantle · 17 nights · Next Jan 7
From $5,655 interior · $333/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Brisbane → Cairns → Cooktown + 6 more
From Sydney · 40 nights · Next Dec 15
From $22,749 balcony · $569/night
Best departure: 1% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia · Melanesia
Sydney → Hobart → Burnie + 16 more
From Sydney · 37 nights · Next Mar 9
From $28,099 oceanview · $759/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Busselton
Which cruise itineraries usually include Busselton?
Cruises that call at Busselton often follow itineraries such as Australia One-Way via Busselton, Albany & Waiheke Island, Australia One-Way via Hobart & Burnie, and Australia One-Way: Sydney, Kangaroo Island & Benoa, Bali.
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