Cairns, Australia

Cruise Port

Cairns

City in Queensland, Australia.

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Overview

Cairns is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -16.92, 145.78.

About Cairns

Cairns is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, on the tropical northeast coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 169,312.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Cairns — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Cairns

Cairns (Queensland)
Cairns (Queensland)
Cairns City Library, Queensland, 2020,
Cairns City Library, Queensland, 2020,
Esplanade, Cairns, near ShangriLa Hotel
Esplanade, Cairns, near ShangriLa Hotel

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 30°C in Jan and coolest around 24°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
30°
25°
Feb
30°
25°
Mar
30°
25°
Apr
28°
24°
May
26°
22°
Jun
25°
21°
Jul
24°
19°
Aug
24°
19°
Sep
26°
21°
Oct
28°
23°
Nov
29°
24°
Dec
30°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Cairns the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Cairns, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →