9.0 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Alotau for around 9.0 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Alotau
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
5,438 estimated passengers across 4 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
4,194 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
6,794 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
3,114 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting Alotau
11 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
P&O Cruises Cruises (14)
Windstar Cruises Cruises (13)
Holland America Line Cruises (8)
Princess Cruises Cruises (7)
Emerald Cruises Cruises (6)
Ponant Cruises Cruises (5)
Scenic Cruises Cruises (3)
Crystal Cruises Cruises (2)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (2)
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises (2)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruises (1)
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to Alotau
Fri 20 Nov
ms Noordam
Holland America Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00
Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?
1% Commission
The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
Money Stays Local
99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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