Port Moresby Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

Cruise Port

Port Moresby Papua New Guinea

Capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.

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Overview

Port Moresby Papua New Guinea is a cruise port in Papua New Guinea. It lies on the coast at approximately -9.479, 147.149.

About Port Moresby Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand. It is located on the shores of the Coral Sea, on the south-western coast of the Papuan Peninsula of the island of New Guinea. The city emerged as a trade centre in the second half of the 19th century. During World War II, it was a prime objective for conquest by the Imperial Japanese forces during 1942–1943 as a staging point and air base to cut off Australia from Southeast Asia and the Americas. Due to its population and outsized influence compared to other cities in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby may be regarded as a primate city.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Moresby Papua New Guinea — 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 Moresby Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby Town2 Mschlauch
Port Moresby Town2 Mschlauch
Port Moresby Intl Airport
Port Moresby Intl Airport
Sir. John Guise Stadium
Sir. John Guise Stadium
Papua New Guinea 1991-039 Parliament House, Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea 1991-039 Parliament House, Port Moresby

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jan and coolest around 29°C in May (average daytime highs).

Jan
31°
24°
Feb
30°
24°
Mar
30°
24°
Apr
30°
24°
May
29°
24°
Jun
29°
24°
Jul
29°
24°
Aug
29°
23°
Sep
30°
24°
Oct
30°
24°
Nov
31°
24°
Dec
31°
24°

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

Where to stay

Staying near Port Moresby Papua New Guinea the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

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