Cruise terminal → Central Tauranga
Check on board whether the shuttle is operating and where to board, then take the city-bound shuttle from the port shuttle stop.
Cruise port in New Zealand
Tauranga
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 11 hours. 18 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 16 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 126 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 11 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 693
Photo: Image by Sharain Liew from Pixabay
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Cruise Ship Dock - Port of Tauranga, New Zealand. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Cruise Ship Dock - Port of Tauranga, New Zealand.
- Distance from terminal to town
Central Tauranga is about 7 km from the port.
- Cruise shuttle
When the cruise shuttle is operating, it may take about 20 minutes to travel from the port to central Tauranga.
- Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis are available at the port, and you can also request an Uber through the app.
About 11 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Cruise terminal → Central Tauranga
You can take bus 5 into town. Check locally for a stop near the port and operating times.
Cruise terminal → Central Tauranga
Take a taxi at the terminal or request a vehicle using a ride-hailing app. Taxis may be scarce in the morning.
Tauranga places to explore
Explore 18 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Memorial Park
A park in the city where you can walk and explore green space and memorial areas.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
The Historic Village
A village-style venue where you can explore Tauranga’s history and local culture. Take your time exploring the buildings and shops, inside and out.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Opening hours may vary by facility or event.
Maunganui Beach
A beach at Mount Maunganui where you can walk along the sand and enjoy the seaside scenery.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Before swimming, check the local beach safety guidance and sea conditions.
Hairy Maclary and Friends Sculpture
A sculpture of animal characters from children’s stories on The Strand, a brief stop during a waterfront walk.
- Visit
- about 20 min
- Admission
- Free
Gordon Carmichael Reserve
A protected natural area in Bethlehem where you can walk and experience the surrounding environment.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
There may be unpaved sections, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
Sydenham Botanic Park
A botanical park where you can enjoy a relaxed walk among plants and garden scenery.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
Cruises calling at Tauranga
126 sailings are grouped into 90 cruises by ship and route.
Celebrity Cruises4 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03Oceania cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Royal Caribbean International2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.02Oceania cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night New Zealand Cruise
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,389
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,963
Holland America LineSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day South Australia & New Zealand Holiday
Sydney, New South Wales → Auckland
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Norwegian Cruise Line2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.12Oceania cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Australia & New Zealand: Melbourne & Milford Sound
Sydney, New South Wales departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,536
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
New Zealand Holiday
Brisbane, Queensland departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.12Oceania cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Toast To The Fjords
Sydney, New South Wales → Auckland
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 19,599
Holland America Line6 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01 ~ 2027.03
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01Mediterranean cruises · 71 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Australia
Civitavecchia → Sydney, New South Wales
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2027.01Mediterranean cruises · 121 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Netherlands Antilles
Civitavecchia departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesSailing 2027.01World Cruise · 132 nights · Long cruise
Italy, Germany
Genoa → Warnemünde
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 129 nights · Long cruise
Wc Grand Circle Pacific - Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Los Angeles, California
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 20,307
90 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Tauranga
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MSC Cruises · 18 sailings
MSC Magnifica
19 cabin types · 10 dining venues · 46 entertainment options · 12 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 15 sailings
Celebrity Edge
31 cabin types · 19 dining venues · 39 entertainment options · 14 decks
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Princess Cruises · 15 sailings
Royal Princess
11 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 16 entertainment options · 15 decks
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Norwegian Cruise Line · 13 sailings
Norwegian Spirit
18 cabin types · 12 dining venues · 30 entertainment options · 10 decks
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About Tauranga
The population center of the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. Along with its neighbor, Whakatane, this seaside city claims to be one of the country's sunniest towns. Unlike most local towns, Tauranga doesn't grind to a halt in the off-season, because it has one of the busiest ports in the country, and the excellent waves at the neighboring beach resort of Mount Maunganui—just across Tauranga's harbor bridge—always draw surfers and holiday folk.
Cruise lines calling here: 7 places
Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International
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