--- title: "Kangaroo Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/kangaroo-island description: "Australia's GalΓ‘pagos of native wildlife" --- # Kangaroo Island πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Β· Australia Β· Australia & New Zealand > "Australia's GalΓ‘pagos of native wildlife" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 17 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (5 sailings), Dec (5 sailings), Apr (2 sailings) ## About Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island sits off the coast of South Australia, and ships anchor at Penneshaw where you tender to a small town of about 1,500 people. The island is often described as a zoo without fences, which isn't far off. Kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas are commonly spotted from the road, and the Seal Bay Conservation Park has a colony of Australian sea lions you can walk among with a guide. Flinders Chase National Park on the western end has the Remarkable Rocks, a cluster of weather-sculpted granite boulders on a coastal headland, and Admirals Arch, a natural rock bridge with a colony of New Zealand fur seals underneath. The island also produces good wine, honey, and sheep's milk cheese. Distances between sites are large and roads are mixed quality, so a guided tour or rental car with a full tank is essential. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AUD (Australian Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Australia/Adelaide (UTC+10:30) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -35.7139, 137.9454 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kangaroo%20Island/@-35.71387,137.94543,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kangaroo%20Island&ll=-35.71387,137.94543&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kangaroo Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4eb77074-2307-4a3f-9d81-79bcd18e78b4.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,292) | 3h | βœ“ | €124 | Viator | | [Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ce1c7617-a5c1-4c52-ac0b-a5cffef65696.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (634) | 1h 15m | βœ“ | €55 | Viator | | [Small-Group Buggy Tour at Little Sahara with Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cefcca31-268c-4dfc-94e6-5635d8a09dc8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (252) | 1h 50m | βœ“ | €93 | Viator | | [Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8314b975-d2ce-42c2-8001-bedf32fde9a9.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (282) | 2h | βœ“ | €123 | Viator | | [Small Group Kangaroo Island Night Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68308588-0764-4c3d-aecb-95967131639d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (100) | 3h | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Koala Walking Tour in Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0434719e-02f9-4461-aee2-6d623263d6af.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (65) | 1h 50m | βœ“ | €48 | Viator | | [Electric Fat Bike Tour in Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6af4fb78-8e7c-4b09-a7dd-fd14cb019c4a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (60) | 1h 50m | βœ“ | €111 | Viator | | [Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9745b878-13fa-41cc-8bb7-302378f64c38.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (65) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €28 | Viator | | [Sunset Nocturnal Adventure Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9cfa1fd1-c145-44b3-b9f3-8d6844b4d03a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (43) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €60 | Viator | | [Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5985d280-08db-4ec6-85de-9572af95424b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (30) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €107 | Viator | | [Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour - For Cruise Ship Passengers Only](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8a3e1ab9-2c29-4deb-b28e-4599089da9c0.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (76) | 7h | βœ“ | €157 | Viator | | [Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/608e1d67-fe3a-4900-b4e2-69b9f0158a3b.md?via=markdown) | 4.4β˜… (25) | 5h | βœ“ | €157 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Adelaide](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/adelaide.md): 59 nm - [Port Lincoln](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-lincoln.md): 118 nm - [Melbourne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/melbourne.md): 359 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [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/tasman-sea-explorer-hobart-kangaroo-island~NCL-SPIRIT-20261212-11.md)** - **Price:** €1,255 per person (€2,509 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Spirit](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-spirit.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-12 - **Itinerary:** Tasman Sea Explorer – Hobart & Kangaroo Island ## Featured Cruises from Kangaroo Island Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Tasman Sea Explorer – Hobart & Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-sea-explorer-hobart-kangaroo-island~NCL-SPIRIT-20261212-11.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-12-12 | 11 | €1,255 | | [Southern Coast Odyssey – Hobart & Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-coast-odyssey-hobart-kangaroo-island~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20261031-10.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 10 | €1,490 | | [Island Escape – Hobart & Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-escape-hobart-kangaroo-island~CEL-CELEBRITY_EDGE-20261212-9.md) | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-12-12 | 9 | €1,623 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Kangaroo Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kangaroo_island) (17 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)