— hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in New Bedford MA for around — 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 New Bedford MA
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Spring Season
Mar – May
250 estimated passengers across 2 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
1,590 estimated passengers across 14 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
343 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting New Bedford MA
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American Cruise Lines Cruises (35)
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Next scheduled visits to New Bedford MA
Sun 27 Sep
ACL American Glory
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Sat 10 Oct
ACL American Pioneer
American Cruise Lines Cruises
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