Getting ashore
Phuket 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.
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Phuket Cruise Port
Phuket is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through February.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~12h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Phuket
How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 12h in Phuket, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Phuket get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 12% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,300 passengers
- Busy day: 4,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 12% of days
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Where Phuket fits into a cruise
Phuket is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Penang (Georgetown) and Langkawi .
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When to cruise to Phuket
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through February.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through February.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Phuket typically carry around 2,158 guests, with Navigator of the Seas, Celebrity Millennium, and Oceania Nautica calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Navigator of the Seas 47 calls
- 2 Celebrity Millennium 14 calls
- 3 Oceania Nautica 6 calls
- 4 Star Seeker 5 calls
- 5 Oceania Vista 4 calls
- 6 Sapphire Princess 4 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Navigator of the Seas
Nov 14 Navigator of the Seas
Nov 22 Navigator of the Seas
Nov 25 Oceania Nautica
Nov 28 Celebrity Millennium
Cruises that visit Phuket
Star Seeker
Ha Long Bay → Da Nang → Krabi → Phuket
Dec 27, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Phuket on day 21
$10,945 suite · $521/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Navigator of the Seas
Singapore → Penang (Georgetown) → Phuket → Singapore
Mar 21, 2027 · 5 nights
Visits Phuket on day 4
$838 interior · $168/night
28% below typical · 3-month low
Star Seeker
Bangkok → Ko Kood → Krabi → Phuket
Nov 25, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Phuket on day 11
$5,952 suite · $541/night
15% below typical · 3-month low
Star Seeker
Bangkok → Ko Kood → Krabi → Phuket
Jan 6, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Phuket on day 11
$6,007 suite · $546/night
17% below typical · 3-month low
Navigator of the Seas
Singapore → Penang (Georgetown) → Phuket → Singapore
Dec 3, 2026 · 4 nights
Visits Phuket on day 3
$707 oceanview · $177/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Navigator of the Seas
Singapore → Penang (Georgetown) → Phuket → Singapore
Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights
Visits Phuket on day 3
$698 oceanview · $175/night
24% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Phuket
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Phuket, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southeast Asia
Da Nang → Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh City + 8 more
From Ha Long Bay · 21 nights · Next Nov 15
From $10,945 suite · $521/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Penang → Langkawi → Phuket
From Singapore · 5 nights · Next Nov 19
From $838 interior · $168/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Ko Kood → Ko Samui → Singapore + 3 more
From Bangkok · 11 nights · Next Nov 25
From $5,952 suite · $541/night
Best departure: 15% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Penang → Phuket
From Singapore · 4–5 nights · Next Oct 29
From $461 interior · $115/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
40 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Southeast Asia
Port Klang → Langkawi → Penang + 4 more
From Singapore · Next Feb 13
From $2,231 interior · $139/night
Best departure: 28% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Indian Subcontinent · Southeast Asia
Penang → Phuket → Hambantota + 2 more
From Singapore · 16 nights · Next Mar 12
From $14,900 balcony · $931/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Phuket
Which cruise itineraries usually include Phuket?
Cruises that call at Phuket often follow itineraries such as Southeast Asia One-Way: Da Nang, Nha Trang & Ko Kood, Southeast Asia Loop via Penang & Langkawi, and Southeast Asia One-Way: Ko Kood, Ko Samui & Singapore.
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