Le Soleal • Ponant Cruises
9-night New Zealand One-Way via Cairns & Dunedin
Dec 19, 2026 → Dec 27, 2026 • Cairns → Dunedin
From $3,128
$348/night
Great deal
↓50% below typical
Dunedin
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New Zealand
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New Zealand
Cruises visiting Dunedin
Quietest
Oct-Nov
Busiest
Mar
Upcoming
75+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct-Nov (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 47+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Dunedin.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Dunedin
These sailings rank first because they visit Dunedin while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Westerdam • Holland America
14-night New Zealand One-Way via Tauranga, Napier & Hobart
Dec 5, 2027 → Dec 19, 2027 • Auckland → Sydney
From $2,004
$143/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
91-night Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca
Jan 6, 2027 → Apr 7, 2027 • Marseille → Los Angeles
From $19,399
$213/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
86-night Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal
Feb 10, 2027 → May 7, 2027 • Valparaiso → Marseille
From $12,459
$145/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
121-night Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV
Jan 5, 2027 → May 6, 2027 • Genova ↔
From $20,009
$165/night
Good value
↓12% below typical
MSC Magnifica • MSC Cruises
121-night Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP
Jan 4, 2027 → May 5, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) ↔
From $17,049
$141/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Dunedin, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Dunedin that day.
Dunedin is busiest from Mar, with multiple ships per day. Oct, Nov are significantly quieter.
January 2027
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
27
1
~2,000 passengers
$194/night
↑22% vs typical
28
1
~200 passengers
$348/night
↓50% vs typical
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
1
~4,200 passengers
$258/night
↑25% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
1
~2,900 passengers
$338/night
Near median
19
No port calls
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
1
~2,000 passengers
$167/night
↑17% vs typical
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
1
~1,300 passengers
$396/night
↑6% vs typical
31
1
~2,000 passengers
$223/night
↑39% vs typical
1
No port calls
2
1
~2,900 passengers
$262/night
Near median
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Saturday, January 2, 2027
1 ship visit Dunedin on this date, carrying about ~4,200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~4,200 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $258/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Dunedin on this date.
Anthem of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
9-night New Zealand Loop via Dusky Sound & Doubtful Sound
Dec 28, 2026 → Jan 6, 2027 • Sydney ↔
From $2,323
$258/night
Priced high
↑25% above typical
Best time to visit Dunedin on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Dunedin still look attractively priced.
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$150
2 visits
Traffic
Oct looks fairly balanced.
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$223
3 visits
Traffic
↑49% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
December
Priciest
Median price/night
$298
3 visits
Traffic
↓31% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$258
5 visits
Traffic
↑41% vs typical
5 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$270
11 visits
Traffic
Near typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$174
20 visits
Traffic
Near typical
6 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$193
3 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Dunedin
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Dunedin, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
New Zealand One-Way via Cairns & Dunedin (Rare Variant)
New Zealand • Next: Dec 19
From $3,128
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 6
From $19,399
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Transatlantic • Next: Feb 10
From $12,459
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PAPCN-JMOCJ-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESPMI-ITNAP-ITCVV
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 5
From $20,009
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary ITGOA-FRMRS-ESBCN-GIGIB-MACAS-CVMIN-BRSSA-BRRIO-ARBUE-ARPMY-FKPSY-ARUSH-CLPMC-CLVAP-CLIPC-PFPPT-PFMOZ-CKAIT-CKRAR-NZWTG-NZAKL-NZTRG-NZLYT-NZDUD-AUHBA-AUSYD-NCNOU-VULUG-WSAPW-ASPPG-USHNL-USITO-USLAX-MXCSL-CRPAS-PABLB-PAPCN-DOLRM-VGRAD-SXPHI-ESLPA-ESIBZ-ITNAP
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 4
From $17,049
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Gibraltar, Casablanca & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)
Transatlantic • Next: Jan 7
From $17,049
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Dunedin on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Dunedin depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Dunedin
See the next scheduled ship visits into Dunedin.
FAQ about cruises visiting Dunedin
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Dunedin.
What is the best time to visit Dunedin on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Dunedin, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Dunedin busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Dunedin. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Dunedin?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Dunedin include New Zealand One-Way via Cairns & Dunedin (Rare Variant), Transatlantic Crossing via Barcelona, Gibraltar & Casablanca (Sea-Day Heavy), and Transatlantic Crossing via Easter Island, Papeete & Panama Canal (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Dunedin?
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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