Scenic Eclipse II
14-night New Zealand Repositioning via Akaroa, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island
Jan 28, 2029 → Feb 11, 2029 • Timaru → Lautoka
From $15,802
$1,129/night
Good value
↓17% below typical
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Cruises visiting Norfolk Island
Quietest
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Busiest
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Upcoming
5+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 1+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Norfolk Island.
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 Norfolk Island
These sailings rank first because they visit Norfolk Island while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
19-night New Zealand One-Way via Queen Charlotte Sound, Norfolk Island & Bay of Islands
Feb 24, 2028 → Mar 14, 2028 • Lyttelton (Christchurch) → Auckland
From $13,616
$717/night
Typical price
MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
17-night New Zealand Repositioning via Edinburgh, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island
Mar 5, 2027 → Mar 22, 2027 • Lyttelton (Christchurch) → Nouméa
From $12,089
$711/night
Typical price
↓1% below typical
Royal Princess • Princess Cruises
14-night Fiji Repositioning via Norfolk Island, Suva & Mystery Island
Dec 19, 2027 → Jan 2, 2028 • Sydney ↔
From $2,967
$212/night
Priced high
↑11% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Norfolk Island, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Norfolk Island that day.
Norfolk Island is busiest from Mar, with multiple ships per day. Mar are significantly quieter.
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Norfolk Island that day.
Best time to visit Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island still look attractively priced.
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$711
1 visits
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Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Norfolk Island
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Norfolk Island, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
How to visit Norfolk Island on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Norfolk Island depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Norfolk Island
See the next scheduled ship visits into Norfolk Island.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2027 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Dec 22, 2027 | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Mar 11, 2028 | HANSEATIC spirit | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Jun 20, 2028 | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Feb 6, 2029 | Scenic Eclipse II | — |
FAQ about cruises visiting Norfolk Island
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Norfolk Island.
What is the best time to visit Norfolk Island on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Norfolk Island, 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 Norfolk Island busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Norfolk Island. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Norfolk Island?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Norfolk Island include New Zealand Repositioning via Edinburgh, Bay of Islands & Norfolk Island (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 Norfolk Island?
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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