--- title: "Albany Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/albany description: "Western Australia's rugged southern harbour" --- # Albany πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Β· Australia Β· Australia & New Zealand > "Western Australia's rugged southern harbour" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.2h - **Visiting Sailings:** 11 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (6 sailings), Oct (3 sailings), Jan (1 sailing) ## About Albany Albany, on Western Australia's southern coast, is a mix of dramatic coastal scenery and colonial history. The port is on Princess Royal Harbour, a large natural harbour surrounded by granite cliffs and beaches. King George Sound stretches beyond, where whales pass through between June and October. The city's historic heart, with its Victorian shopfronts, has a quieter feel than Perth's busier waterfront, and a modern footbridge links the harbour precinct to the CBD. The National Anzac Centre, overlooking the harbour where the first ANZAC convoys departed in 1914, is a well-designed museum worth the visit. The Gap and Natural Bridge, two dramatic granite formations on the Torndirrup Peninsula, are 20 minutes south. The town has good fish and chips, and the local wineries of the Great Southern region produce cool-climate shiraz and riesling. Whale World, a former whaling station turned museum, covers the industry's history. Most sights need a car or shuttle from the port. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AUD (Australian Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Australia/Perth (UTC+8) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -35.0249, 117.8890 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Albany/@-35.02486,117.88903,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Albany&ll=-35.02486,117.88903&z=13) ## Things to Do in Albany Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kalgan Queen Scenic Cruises a four hour sheltered water wildlife tour daily fun.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7adc6079-1961-470b-a503-875fb190ed19.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (537) | 4h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [National Anzac Centre General Entry Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d6e8fc21-6cfd-4431-ba72-5c1df71c2dea.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (224) | 4h | βœ“ | €16 | Viator | | [Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8132ed7f-0933-48ee-b4b6-c4737a41b7d2.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (81) | 4h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [Albany's Historic Whaling Station Admission Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/70a1413a-a1b3-41c1-a273-698a380527df.md?via=markdown) | 4.3β˜… (103) | 3h | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [The Gap and Natural Wonders](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/13b02489-e861-4696-899f-c672bdc86b76.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (35) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €72 | Viator | | [Granite Skywalk Porongurups](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1c4ad118-c508-4a82-ba7d-4e3f4130ed9e.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (29) | 5h | βœ“ | €106 | Viator | | [Mt Barker Grape Escape](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/20629a06-1903-4a0d-87f6-79f63e5e573f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (18) | 6h 30m | – | €151 | Viator | | [Tasting Delicious Denmark WA](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c69c3be-481c-4739-92fd-5a4e494fd8fa.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (17) | 6h 30m | – | €151 | Viator | | [Kinjarling’s Killer Coast: A Self-Guided Drive Through Albany](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d66cc55b-5a34-43cb-bec3-ab9ddb3f7829.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €14 | Viator | | [Explore Albany: Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72251b6b-dd5c-448e-a7d1-2f84702886e8.md?via=markdown) | – | 3h | βœ“ | €13 | Viator | | [Kinjarling Mounts Explorer - 1.5hr Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/40752f78-876f-43b4-8259-0980681f0b00.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Summit to Sea Adventure 2.5 hours Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8a7ad148-bfe9-4540-af78-d197e79afd2c.md?via=markdown) | – | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Busselton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/busselton.md): 137 nm - [Fremantle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/fremantle.md): 208 nm - [Esperance](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/esperance.md): 210 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-latitude-drift-melbourne-adelaide~PCL-AP-20280302-11.md)** - **Price:** €1,896 per person (€3,792 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Grand Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/grand-princess.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2028-03-02 - **Itinerary:** Southern Latitude Drift – Melbourne & Adelaide ## Featured Cruises from Albany Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Red Dust Horizon – Broome, Darwin & Cairns](https://cruisello.com/cruises/red-dust-horizon-broome-darwin-cairns~PCL-AP-20270408-22.md) | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-04-08 | 22 | €4,874 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Albany](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=albany) (11 sailings) ## Browse - [Australia & New Zealand cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)