--- title: "Dunedin Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/dunedin description: "New Zealand's Edinburgh by the sea" --- # Dunedin πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Β· New Zealand Β· Australia & New Zealand > "New Zealand's Edinburgh by the sea" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 99 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (33 sailings), Feb (21 sailings), Dec (14 sailings) ## About Dunedin Dunedin sits at the head of Otago Harbour and wears its Scottish roots openly. Street names are Scottish, the stone buildings are Scottish, and a Robert Burns statue stands in the Octagon, the city's eight-sided central square. Most large ships dock at Port Chalmers, a 20-minute drive away, with taxis and shuttles available. The Edwardian Railway Station, covered in ornate tilework and stained glass, is one of New Zealand's most photographed buildings. Baldwin Street, officially the world's steepest residential street, is a short detour. The Otago Peninsula is the main draw outside town. The Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head lets you watch these enormous seabirds from close range, and yellow-eyed penguins nest along the coast. Back in the city, Speight's Brewery runs tastings of its Gold Medal Ale. George Street near the Octagon has shops, cafΓ©s, and restaurants. The public bus runs every 15 minutes on the main routes. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** NZD (New Zealand Dollar) - **Language:** English, Māori - **Timezone:** Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -45.8758, 170.5190 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Dunedin/@-45.87579,170.51897,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Dunedin&ll=-45.87579,170.51897&z=13) ## Things to Do in Dunedin Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fcc890d9-e510-42e9-b108-cf6166c4eb63.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (699) | 4h | βœ“ | €121 | Viator | | [Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/db3e7f22-cf06-4482-b5e5-94b04b456e0c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (703) | 1h 15m | βœ“ | €23 | Viator | | [Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/772764fe-e8c7-4797-bdd5-11df0d203219.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (571) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €31 | Viator | | [Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c9ecf1f5-d8ef-46bb-8e35-2abcdcd411fd.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (233) | 0h 10m | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1003319e-9705-4b38-81e5-a5d622e6e342.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (234) | 1h | βœ“ | €41 | Viator | | [Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/edab4cee-2d6d-4d18-ab39-e91a44d8f511.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (223) | 1h | βœ“ | €14 | Viator | | [Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/20cade52-c3ad-4b80-8a3e-9f8338a91a56.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (206) | 2h | βœ“ | €98 | Viator | | [Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7b19c432-d17b-4691-8179-3b2baf04facb.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (149) | 4h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d313a22d-4d91-40c8-b509-8afb1a8d73a8.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (138) | 2h | βœ“ | €98 | Viator | | [Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a41b0c2c-300b-438d-8617-048e666d1f9e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (110) | 4h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/10fb9c8c-8ef8-4939-9aa7-23ed57e7bfb9.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (211) | 5h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ea45d1e9-b7d2-4caf-b4e0-4b81ce091b97.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (100) | 3h | βœ“ | €78 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Timaru](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/timaru.md): 95 nm - [Fiordland National Park](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/fiordland-national-park.md): 152 nm - [Lyttelton (Christchurch)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lyttelton-christchurch.md): 165 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-tidecall-sydney-to-auckland~CEL-CELEBRITY_EDGE-20290309-10.md)** - **Price:** €966 per person (€1,931 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-edge.md) - **Duration:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2029-03-09 - **Itinerary:** Tasman Tidecall – Sydney to Auckland ## Featured Cruises from Dunedin Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Gilded Fjord Crossing – Auckland, Picton & Lyttelton](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-fjord-crossing-auckland-picton-lyttelton~PCL-RP-20261205-13.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-05 | 13 | €1,057 | | [Wild Fjords & Islands](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-fjords-islands~CEL-CELEBRITY_EDGE-20261028-12.md) | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-10-28 | 12 | €1,661 | | [Southern Latitude Drift – Auckland, Timaru & Fiordland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-latitude-drift-auckland-timaru-fiordland~PCL-AP-20270201-14.md) | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-02-01 | 14 | €1,480 | ## Browse Cruises - 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