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Cruises visiting Townsville

Quietest
Nov-Dec
Busiest
Feb-Mar
Upcoming
45+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Nov-Dec (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 24+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Townsville.

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Townsville

These sailings rank first because they visit Townsville while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Cunard Line

Queen Victoria • Cunard Line

26-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Feb 24, 2027 → Mar 22, 2027 • Sydney → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $1,421 below typical

From $3,439

$132/night

Great deal

↓29% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

16-night Australia Repositioning via Komodo & Darwin

Nov 17, 2026 → Dec 3, 2026 • Benoa, Bali (Denpasar) → Sydney

$2,891 below typical

From $4,162

$260/night

Great deal

↓41% below typical

Cunard Line

Queen Victoria • Cunard Line

19-night Australia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Feb 24, 2027 → Mar 15, 2027 • Sydney → Hong Kong

Lowest in 180 days $815 below typical

From $2,737

$144/night

Great deal

↓23% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

12-night Australia Loop via Brisbane & Townsville

Dec 3, 2026 → Dec 15, 2026 • Sydney ↔

$1,469 below typical

From $3,930

$328/night

Great deal

↓27% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

18-night Australia One-Way via Mystery Island, Port Vila & Townsville

Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 17, 2026 • Lautoka → Benoa, Bali (Denpasar)

$2,107 below typical

From $4,192

$233/night

Great deal

↓33% below typical

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

19-night Australia Repositioning via Mooloolaba, Gladstone & Kupang, Timor

Jan 28, 2027 → Feb 16, 2027 • Sydney → Benoa, Bali (Denpasar)

$4,614 below typical ↗ Trending up

From $10,613

$559/night

Great deal

↓30% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Townsville, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Townsville that day.

Townsville is busiest from Feb-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Dec are significantly quieter.

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March 2027

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Number of ships

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~2,100 passengers
$167/night
↓11% vs typical
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~2,100 passengers
$132/night
↓29% vs typical
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~2,600 passengers
$140/night
↓5% vs typical
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$132/night
↓11% vs typical
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~800 passengers
$815/night
↓9% vs typical
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Selected port-call day

Monday, March 1, 2027

1 ship visit Townsville on this date, carrying about ~2,100 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,100 passengers
Cruises
4
Best fare
$132/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Townsville on this date.
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Cunard Line

Queen Victoria • Cunard Line

26-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Feb 24, 2027 → Mar 22, 2027 • Sydney → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $1,421 below typical

From $3,439

$132/night

Great deal

↓29% below typical

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Other sailings that call on Townsville that same day.
Queen Victoria • 19 nights
Cunard Line • Australia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)
$144/night
23% below median
Queen Victoria • 67 nights
Cunard Line • Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
$176/night
6% below median
Queen Victoria • 65 nights
Cunard Line • Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Walvis Bay (Best Balance)
$177/night
5% below median

Best time to visit Townsville 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 Townsville still look attractively priced.

November
Median price/night
$247
2 visits
Traffic
↓38% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$445
2 visits
Traffic
↓24% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
January
Priciest
Median price/night
$957
1 visits
Traffic
↑9% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$179
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$142
8 visits
Traffic
↓24% vs typical
3 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$651
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Townsville

Compare the itinerary families that stop in Townsville, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: Feb 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $167-$188 / night

From $3,439

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Australia Repositioning via Komodo & Darwin (Rare Variant)

Australia • Next: Nov 17

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $397-$514 / night

From $4,162

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Australia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)

Australia • Next: Feb 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $167-$188 / night

From $2,737

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Australia Loop via Brisbane & Townsville (Rare Variant)

Australia • Next: Dec 3

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $425-$469 / night

From $3,930

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Australia One-Way via Mystery Island, Port Vila & Townsville (Best Balance)

Australia • Next: Oct 30

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $332-$423 / night

From $4,192

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Australia Repositioning via Mooloolaba, Gladstone & Kupang, Timor (Rare Variant)

Australia • Next: Jan 28

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $559-$835 / night

From $10,613

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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How to visit Townsville on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Townsville depart from:

Sydney
12-67 nights
Brisbane
7-14 nights
Benoa, Bali (Denpasar)
16 nights

Upcoming port calls in Townsville

See the next scheduled ship visits into Townsville.

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Date Ship Line
Nov 7, 2026 Oceania Riviera Oceania Cruises
Nov 27, 2026 Oceania Riviera Oceania Cruises
Dec 8, 2026 Oceania Riviera Oceania Cruises
Dec 13, 2026 Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jan 10, 2027 Silver Moon Silversea Cruises
Feb 3, 2027 Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Feb 15, 2027 Volendam Holland America
Feb 28, 2027 Queen Victoria Cunard Line
Mar 1, 2027 Queen Victoria Cunard Line
Mar 3, 2027 Grand Princess Princess Cruises
Mar 11, 2027 Grand Princess Princess Cruises
Mar 19, 2027 Seven Seas Splendor Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Apr 12, 2027 Seabourn Quest Seabourn
Jun 7, 2027 Grand Princess Princess Cruises
Jul 6, 2027 Seven Seas Navigator Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jul 18, 2027 Seven Seas Navigator Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Nov 14, 2027 Grand Princess Princess Cruises
Dec 17, 2027 Vista —
Jan 8, 2028 Westerdam Holland America
Jan 23, 2028 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Feb 12, 2028 Seven Seas Splendor Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Mar 16, 2028 Volendam Holland America
Dec 18, 2028 Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Mar 11, 2029 Seven Seas Explorer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Apr 12, 2029 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Townsville

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Townsville.

What is the best time to visit Townsville on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Townsville, 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 Townsville busiest for cruise traffic?
March currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Townsville. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Townsville?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Townsville include Southeast Asia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance), Australia Repositioning via Komodo & Darwin (Rare Variant), and Australia One-Way via Sydney, Whitsunday Island & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Townsville?
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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