9.2 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Timaru for around 9.2 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 Timaru

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
17,446 estimated passengers across 11 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
8,250 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Timaru

8 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (9) Oceania Cruises Cruises (8) Azamara Cruises Cruises (4) Holland America Cruises (2) Princess Cruises Cruises (2) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (1) Seabourn Cruises Cruises (1) Silversea Cruises Cruises (1)

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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