Cruise Passenger Information
Welcome to Wellington, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Welcome to our cool little capital.
What to expect when your vessel arrives
CentrePort has berth facilities dedicated to cruise vessels and passengers.
When you disembark the gangway, you will enter our cruise zone, which is creatively designed from recycled shipping containers (see the gold map marker below).
In this space, you will find toilets, a local NZ gift shop, a convenience store, shelter, and an information centre. The area also has free Wifi and spaces to sit and relax before or after you venture into the region.
You will be met by local city ambassadors and friendly cruise hosts who will assist with any of your needs.
Shore excursions
All cruise vessels visiting CentrePort offer amazing shore excursions and experiences which you can book onboard. We encourage you to explore what's on offer to make the most of your time in Wellington.
Access to and from our Berth
If you'd prefer to make your own way into the city, please check in with your vessel about shuttle and city walk options available to you on the day of your arrival. When you are ready to head on your adventure, ship staff will guide you to the best mode of transport for you, whether that's a bus for your chosen shore excursion, or the shuttle bus to the city.
If your tour company is not dropping you off directly back at the wharf, please ensure you catch a cruise shuttle in time to get back to the ship.
In the 2026/2027 Season, the Cruise Shuttle from our berth will stop on Wakefield Street, opposite the Amora Hotel.
Meeting friends or family
If you plan on meeting people during your stay in Wellington, please arrange to meet them somewhere away from port, as there is no public access to the cruise berth.
Lambton Quay or the Railway Station on Bunny Street are good options near CentrePort, or you can choose another safe collection point in the city, such as the Cruise Shuttle Stop on Wakefield Street.
No taxi access on port
Taxis are not permitted to pick up or drop of passengers at the wharf. If you need to catch a taxi, please arrange to be picked up somewhere safe in the city or from the cruise shuttle stop.
Explore our city and our regions
The Wellington Region offers a rich selection of experiences, with our coffee roasteries and local breweries, stunning waterfront, recognised arts and culture, nature tours, and regional vistas and wineries. We offer safe and efficient transport for passengers to and from our berth and Central Wellington City.
It’s easy to get from the runway to the wharf in no time, as Wellington International Airport is only 8.5km (5 miles) from CentrePort.
Wellington Visitor Guide and Map
You can download this visitor guide to Wellington, which includes a detailed map and other useful information about the region, attractions, and points of interest.
