How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Swift Bay, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
Australia
Swift Bay Scenic Cruising
👀 Scenic cruisingSwift Bay is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from July through August.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Swift Bay
How busy does Swift Bay get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 14% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~200 passengers
- Busy day: 250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 14% of days
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October 2026
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Where Swift Bay fits into a cruise
Swift Bay is most commonly visited on Australia itineraries, often alongside Ashmore Reef and Collier Bay .
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When to cruise to Swift Bay
Cruise ships visit during 5 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from July through August.
Most cruise traffic clusters from July through August, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Swift Bay typically carry around 184 guests, with Le Jacques Cartier, Seabourn Pursuit, and Le Soleal calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Le Jacques Cartier 10 calls
- 2 Seabourn Pursuit 8 calls
- 3 Le Soleal 4 calls
- 4 Silver Cloud 2 calls
- 5 Silver Cloud Expedition 2 calls
Upcoming visits
May 30 Seabourn Pursuit
Jun 1 Le Jacques Cartier
Jun 12 Le Jacques Cartier
Jun 18 Seabourn Pursuit
Jun 21 Le Jacques Cartier
Cruises that visit Swift Bay
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Easter Island → San Antonio
Aug 16, 2027 · 64 nights
Visits Swift Bay on day 5
$75,598 suite · $1,181/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Huahine → Papeete
Aug 16, 2027 · 45 nights
Visits Swift Bay on day 5
$59,398 suite · $1,320/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Vansittart Bay → Darwin
Aug 16, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Swift Bay on day 5
$17,998 suite · $1,800/night
6% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Ambrym Island → Lautoka
Aug 16, 2027 · 32 nights
Visits Swift Bay on day 5
$44,998 suite · $1,406/night
6% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Swift Bay
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Swift Bay, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 14 more
From Broome · Next Aug 16
From $75,598 suite · $1,181/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia · Melanesia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 9 more
From Broome · Next Aug 16
From $59,398 suite · $1,320/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 1 more
From Broome · 10 nights · Next Aug 16
From $17,998 suite · $1,800/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia · Melanesia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 4 more
From Broome · Next Aug 16
From $44,998 suite · $1,406/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia
Broome → Ashmore Reef → Swift Bay
From Fremantle · Next Sep 9
From $18,150 suite · $1,134/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Australia · Melanesia
Luganville → Alotau → Darwin + 4 more
From Lautoka · Next May 8
From $24,298 suite · $935/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Swift Bay
Which cruise itineraries usually include Swift Bay?
Cruises that call at Swift Bay often follow itineraries such as Transpacific Crossing: Swift Bay, Vansittart Bay & Ambon, Molucas, Australia One-Way via Swift Bay & Vansittart Bay, and Australia One-Way: Swift Bay, Vansittart Bay & Vanimo.
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