--- title: "Wellington Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/wellington description: "The coolest little capital in the world" --- # Wellington πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Β· New Zealand Β· Australia & New Zealand > "The coolest little capital in the world" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 65 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Feb (21 sailings), Mar (15 sailings), Nov (9 sailings) ## About Wellington Wellington is New Zealand's capital, built around a harbour with steep hills rising behind the city centre. Ships dock at Aotea Quay, a short shuttle ride or 20-minute walk from town. Te Papa, the national museum on the waterfront, has large-scale exhibits on New Zealand's geology, Māori culture, and natural history. The Wellington Cable Car, painted red, climbs from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden at the top of the hill. Cuba Street is the city's main strip for independent cafΓ©s, vintage shops, and street performers. WΔ“tā Workshop offers behind-the-scenes tours of the special effects studio that worked on The Lord of the Rings. Wellington claims more cafΓ©s per capita than New York, and the flat white coffee culture is strong. The waterfront is good for a walk, with sculpture and a lagoon. Craft beer breweries have multiplied in recent years. The New Zealand dollar is the currency. The city is walkable and compact. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** NZD (New Zealand Dollar) - **Language:** English, Māori - **Timezone:** Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -41.2835, 174.7815 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Wellington/@-41.28348,174.78151,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Wellington&ll=-41.28348,174.78151&z=13) ## Things to Do in Wellington 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Wellington: WΔ“tā Workshop 90-minute Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8b8b4ef0-757e-4ca6-b96e-0d0c11f8513d.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (1,026) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | | [Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c320a030-2e80-4415-8967-924b85b5847c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (365) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/148034e3-2d2d-44c0-873c-4fe3ac013794.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (356) | 3h | βœ“ | €57 | Viator | | [3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/582ec4b3-6ad2-42a7-8349-b865fb3ce40b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (233) | 4h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/71070775-2f81-4f20-847d-69130436fb25.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (247) | 2h | βœ“ | €36 | Viator | | [Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c07479a3-959c-4013-8a6a-e1f7f501cc32.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (573) | 6h | βœ“ | €167 | Viator | | [1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1418ca68-f97e-462e-8655-3425e3018141.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (193) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €66 | Viator | | [Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/24980b66-0ca4-4425-ae04-0822a5933421.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (505) | 5h 30m | βœ“ | €103 | Viator | | [WΔ“tā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f52f424f-144f-4586-b52e-f25443ff5a43.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (175) | 3h 15m | βœ“ | €54 | Viator | | [Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f60d59e3-4e27-4462-bc7d-4edd39aa3922.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (158) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €62 | Viator | | [Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/be6b8528-a7f0-455e-ac5a-9277dd7ca09d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (113) | 4h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/04768cb2-b9dc-4f86-ba1a-caa8d6f6d9a0.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (271) | 5h | βœ“ | €111 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Picton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/picton.md): 35 nm - [New Plymouth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/new-plymouth.md): 138 nm - [Napier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/napier.md): 146 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 Wellington Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobalt Inlet – Port Arthur & Fiordland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-inlet-port-arthur-fiordland~PCL-RP-20270220-14.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-02-20 | 14 | €2,217 | | [Southern Swell Odyssey – Sydney to Auckland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southern-swell-odyssey-sydney-to-auckland~HAL-NOORDAM-20270117-14.md) | Noordam | Holland America Line | 2027-01-17 | 14 | €2,459 | | [South Pacific Grandeur – New Zealand & Fiords](https://cruisello.com/cruises/south-pacific-grandeur-new-zealand-fiords~RCL-ANTHEM-20270201-11.md) | Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-01 | 11 | €2,073 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Wellington](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=wellington) (65 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)