Port Douglas, Australia

Cruise Port

Port Douglas

Town in Queensland, Australia.

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Overview

Port Douglas is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -16.483, 145.465.

About Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia, approximately 60 km (37 mi) north of Cairns. In the 2021 census, the locality of Port Douglas had a population of 3,650 people. The town is situated adjacent to two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Douglas — 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 Port Douglas

Port douglas qld australia
Port douglas qld australia
Port Douglas War Memorial, Queensland, 2020,
Port Douglas War Memorial, Queensland, 2020,
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas, 2020,
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas, 2020,
Port Douglas State School,
Port Douglas State School,

Weather & best time to visit

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

Jan
29°
24°
Feb
29°
24°
Mar
30°
24°
Apr
28°
24°
May
26°
22°
Jun
25°
21°
Jul
24°
19°
Aug
24°
20°
Sep
26°
21°
Oct
28°
23°
Nov
29°
24°
Dec
29°
24°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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