Wellington

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Wellington: tourist information

Perched on the edge of a spectacular harbour, encircled by green, towering hills, Wellington is a stunning and compact city. Vibrant, exciting and cultured, the nation’s capital combines the stimulation and sophistication of a big city with the quirkiness of a charming village.

Extending just two kilometres in diameter, Wellington is a truly ‘walking city’. Here you’ll find a unique blend of national treasures, arts and culture, gastronomic delights, shopping sensations and scenic beauty, making Wellington the ultimate urban destination in New Zealand.

Location

Wellington Cruise Port Schedule

Wellington in the News

• Feb 2, 2023
  Cruise Ship Forced to Change Itinerary for Hull Cleaning P&O Australia’s Pacific Adventure cruise ship is set to embark on a journey to New Zeal...
• Jan 28, 2023
  Mooring Line Snaps Off Holland America Cruise Ship A powerful rain and wind storm in New Zealand caused problems at the Ports of Auckland on January...
• Jan 13, 2023
  5th cruise ship denied entry to New Zealand due to strict biofouling laws Regatta (Oceania) became the 5th cruise ship to cancel port calls in New Zealand because of stric...
• Jan 12, 2023
  Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is the 4th cruise ship hit with biofouling in New Zealand Cruise industry executives met with New Zealand authorities after 2 more cruise ships were denied...
• Jan 10, 2023
  Another Cruise Ship Refused Entry Due to Hull Issues The Cunard cruise ship Queen Elizabeth has been refused entry to New Zealand due to biofouling is...
• Jan 10, 2023
  Cyclone Hale Forces Changes for Holland America Cruise Ship The approach of Cyclone Hale is causing issues for a Holland America Line cruise ship sailing aro...
• Jan 4, 2023
  Cruise Ships Forced to Clean Hulls, Itineraries Impacted Two cruise ships have been requested to have their hills cleaned before proceeding with sailing t...
• Dec 31, 2022
  Viking Orion ship stranded off the coast of Australia due to fungus outbreak Travelers hoping to enjoy a holiday journey instead found themselves stranded off the Australian ...
• Dec 22, 2022
  Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Australia With Revitalized Ship For the first time in three years, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship is sailing in Australian waters. ...
• Dec 21, 2022
  Princess Cruise Itinerary Changed for Unplanned Hull Cleaning A Princess cruise ship will skip a popular port call and a day of scenic national park cruising i...
• Nov 18, 2022
  Holland America Line Introduces New Anniversary Heritage Cruises Holland Americal Line is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, accompanied by various cele...
• Nov 8, 2022
  Holland America's Westerdam Arrives in Sydney After More Than Two Years Holland America Line’s Westerdam arrived at Sydney on November 7, after more than two years of ...
• Nov 8, 2022
  Aerial footage of Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum OTS in Brisbane (Australia) On November 1, RCI-Royal Caribbean began its first season in Queensland Australia with the arriva...
• Nov 7, 2022
  Carnival Luminosa Departs on Inaugural Cruise in Australia The new Carnival Luminosa is entering service for Carnival Cruise Line today. Departing from Bris...
• Nov 4, 2022
  Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS cancels call at Christchurch NZ due to strong winds A 4000-passenger Royal Caribbean ship was stopped from entering Lyttelton Harbour (New Zealand) a...

Port rating and occupancy

Port of Wellington ranks 171th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 100.

The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Wellington in the next 12 months is 234255.

According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Wellington ranks 30.

Weather in Wellington

Current water temperature in Wellington now is 63°F (17.0°C)

Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

Annual Weather