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Picton is a unique cruise port with vessels berthing at either Waimahara Wharf in Shakespeare Bay or Waitohi Wharf close to the centre of the small, picturesque township.

Picton offers passengers an enjoyable shore experience with its shopping, swimming, marinas, and nearby vineyards. There are excellent facilities for cruise programmes both within the Marlborough Sounds and on shore excursions.

The following shipping schedules are based on information available at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice.

ETA TIMES ARE TO PILOT STATION. For the alongside time add approx. 2.5 hours.
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Last updated: July 23, 2025 at 8:53 am

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Vessel ETA ETD Last Port IMO No. Agent Berth GRT LOA PAX Crew
Mon, 17 Nov 2025, 04:00 Mon, 17 Nov 2025, 16:00 Wellington 9656101 ISS-McKay Waimahara 168,666 347m 4180 1500
Vessel information for ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9656101
GRT 168,666
LOA 347m
Beam 49m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Sydney
PAX 4180
Crew 1500
ETA Mon, 17 Nov 2025, 04:00
ETD Mon, 17 Nov 2025, 16:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6BI7
Operator Royal Caribbean
Wed, 19 Nov 2025, 05:00 Wed, 19 Nov 2025, 17:00 Lyttelton 9230115 ISS-McKay Waimahara 82,897 285m 1974 820
Vessel information for NOORDAM
NOORDAM
NOORDAM
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9230115
GRT 82,897
LOA 285m
Beam 32m
Registry Netherlands
Last Port Lyttelton
Next Port Wellington
PAX 1974
Crew 820
ETA Wed, 19 Nov 2025, 05:00
ETD Wed, 19 Nov 2025, 17:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign PHET
Operator Holland America
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 Dunedin 9000168 Heritage Expeditions Ship Cove 8,445 125m 146 86
Vessel information for HERITAGE ADVENTURER
HERITAGE ADVENTURER
HERITAGE ADVENTURER
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9000168
GRT 8,445
LOA 125m
Beam 18m
Registry Madeira
Last Port Dunedin
Next Port Wellington
PAX 146
Crew 86
ETA Thu, 20 Nov 2025
ETD Thu, 20 Nov 2025
Berth Ship Cove
Side to Anchorage
Cargo Passengers
Agent Heritage Expeditions
Callsign CQAL6
Operator Heritage Expeditions
Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 07:00 Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 18:00 Napier 9230115 ISS-McKay Waimahara 82,897 285m 1974 820
Vessel information for NOORDAM
NOORDAM
NOORDAM
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9230115
GRT 82,897
LOA 285m
Beam 32m
Registry Netherlands
Last Port Napier
Next Port Christchurch
PAX 1974
Crew 820
ETA Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 07:00
ETD Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign PHET
Operator Holland America
Thu, 04 Dec 2025, 07:00 Thu, 04 Dec 2025, 18:00 Sydney 9656101 ISS-McKay Waimahara 168,666 347m 4180 1500
Vessel information for ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9656101
GRT 168,666
LOA 347m
Beam 49m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Sydney
Next Port Napier
PAX 4180
Crew 1500
ETA Thu, 04 Dec 2025, 07:00
ETD Thu, 04 Dec 2025, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6BI7
Operator Royal Caribbean
Tue, 09 Dec 2025, 07:00 Tue, 09 Dec 2025, 17:00 Nelson 9850460 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 17,592 168m 232 192
Vessel information for SCENIC ECLIPSE II
SCENIC ECLIPSE II
SCENIC ECLIPSE II
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9850460
GRT 17,592
LOA 168m
Beam 21m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Nelson
Next Port Kaikoura
PAX 232
Crew 192
ETA Tue, 09 Dec 2025, 07:00
ETD Tue, 09 Dec 2025, 17:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Port
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6FB5
Operator Silver Sea Cruises
Fri, 12 Dec 2025, 04:00 Fri, 12 Dec 2025, 17:00 Dunedin 9837468 ISS-McKay Waimahara 145,281 330m 3660 1346
Vessel information for DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9837468
GRT 145,281
LOA 330m
Beam 44m
Registry Bermuda
Last Port Dunedin
Next Port Tauranga
PAX 3660
Crew 1346
ETA Fri, 12 Dec 2025, 04:00
ETD Fri, 12 Dec 2025, 17:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign ZCEW3
Operator Princess Cruises
Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 05:30 Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 18:00 Wellington 9838618 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 40,844 213m 576 408
Vessel information for SILVER MOON
SILVER MOON
SILVER MOON
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9838618
GRT 40,844
LOA 213m
Beam 28m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 576
Crew 408
ETA Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 05:30
ETD Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 18:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6DM6
Operator Silver Sea Cruises
Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 06:30 Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 18:00 Sydney 9656101 ISS-McKay Waimahara 168,666 347m 4180 1500
Vessel information for ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9656101
GRT 168,666
LOA 347m
Beam 49m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Sydney
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 4180
Crew 1500
ETA Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 06:30
ETD Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6BI7
Operator Royal Caribbean
Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 05:00 Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 18:00 Tauranga 9837468 ISS-McKay Waimahara 145,281 330m 3660 1346
Vessel information for DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9837468
GRT 145,281
LOA 330m
Beam 44m
Registry Bermuda
Last Port Tauranga
Next Port Dunedin
PAX 3660
Crew 1346
ETA Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 05:00
ETD Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign ZCEW3
Operator Princess Cruises
Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 05:00 Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 14:00 Christchurch 9141065 ISS-McKay Waimahara 75,904 268m 2000 904
Vessel information for NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9141065
GRT 75,904
LOA 268m
Beam 32m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Christchurch
Next Port Napier
PAX 2000
Crew 904
ETA Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 05:00
ETD Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 14:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6TQ6
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line
Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 07:00 Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 18:00 Sydney 9656101 ISS-McKay Waimahara 168,666 347m 4180 1500
Vessel information for ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9656101
GRT 168,666
LOA 347m
Beam 49m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Sydney
Next Port Napier
PAX 4180
Crew 1500
ETA Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 07:00
ETD Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6BI7
Operator Royal Caribbean
Wed, 07 Jan 2026, 05:00 Wed, 07 Jan 2026, 16:30 Napier 9141065 ISS-McKay Waimahara 75,904 268m 2000 904
Vessel information for NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9141065
GRT 75,904
LOA 268m
Beam 32m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Napier
Next Port Timaru
PAX 2000
Crew 904
ETA Wed, 07 Jan 2026, 05:00
ETD Wed, 07 Jan 2026, 16:30
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6TQ6
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line
Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 06:00 Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 16:00 Wellington 9210220 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 30,277 180m 712 408
Vessel information for AZAMARA PURSUIT
AZAMARA PURSUIT
AZAMARA PURSUIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9210220
GRT 30,277
LOA 180m
Beam 26m
Registry Malta
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Napier
PAX 712
Crew 408
ETA Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 06:00
ETD Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 16:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Port
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA4800
Operator Azamara Club Cruises
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 04:00 Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 17:00 Auckland 9837468 ISS-McKay Waimahara 145,281 330m 3660 1346
Vessel information for DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9837468
GRT 145,281
LOA 330m
Beam 44m
Registry Bermuda
Last Port Auckland
Next Port Christchurch
PAX 3660
Crew 1346
ETA Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 04:00
ETD Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 17:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign ZCEW3
Operator Princess Cruises
Mon, 26 Jan 2026, 06:00 Mon, 26 Jan 2026, 16:00 Nelson 9210220 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 30,277 180m 712 408
Vessel information for AZAMARA PURSUIT
AZAMARA PURSUIT
AZAMARA PURSUIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9210220
GRT 30,277
LOA 180m
Beam 26m
Registry Malta
Last Port Nelson
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 712
Crew 408
ETA Mon, 26 Jan 2026, 06:00
ETD Mon, 26 Jan 2026, 16:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Port
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA4800
Operator Azamara Club Cruises
Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 06:00 Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 18:00 Sydney 9656101 ISS-McKay Waimahara 168,666 347m 4180 1500
Vessel information for ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9656101
GRT 168,666
LOA 347m
Beam 49m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Sydney
Next Port Wellington
PAX 4180
Crew 1500
ETA Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 06:00
ETD Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6BI7
Operator Royal Caribbean
Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 04:30 Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 16:00 Kaikoura 9483126 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 32,477 198m 478 335
Vessel information for SEABOURN QUEST
SEABOURN QUEST
SEABOURN QUEST
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9483126
GRT 32,477
LOA 198m
Beam 26m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Kaikoura
Next Port Napier
PAX 478
Crew 335
ETA Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 04:30
ETD Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 16:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6YZ5
Operator Seabourn Cruises
Thu, 05 Feb 2026, 06:00 Thu, 05 Feb 2026, 18:00 Napier 9812705 ISS-McKay Waimahara 130,818 306m 2934 1377
Vessel information for CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9812705
GRT 130,818
LOA 306m
Beam 39m
Registry Malta
Last Port Napier
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 2934
Crew 1377
ETA Thu, 05 Feb 2026, 06:00
ETD Thu, 05 Feb 2026, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA4612
Operator Celebrity Cruises
Sat, 07 Feb 2026, 06:00 Sat, 07 Feb 2026, 18:00 Auckland 9837468 ISS-McKay Waimahara 145,281 330m 3660 1346
Vessel information for DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
DISCOVERY PRINCESS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9837468
GRT 145,281
LOA 330m
Beam 44m
Registry Bermuda
Last Port Auckland
Next Port Wellington
PAX 3660
Crew 1346
ETA Sat, 07 Feb 2026, 06:00
ETD Sat, 07 Feb 2026, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign ZCEW3
Operator Princess Cruises
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 06:00 Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 17:00 Wellington 9187887 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 30,312 180m 692 373
Vessel information for AZAMARA ONWARD
AZAMARA ONWARD
AZAMARA ONWARD
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9187887
GRT 30,312
LOA 180m
Beam 25m
Registry Malta
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 692
Crew 373
ETA Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 06:00
ETD Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 17:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Port
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA5593
Operator Azamara Club Cruises
Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00 Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:00 Tauranga 9229659 ISS-McKay Waimahara 91,627 294m 2000 900
Vessel information for CORAL PRINCESS
CORAL PRINCESS
CORAL PRINCESS
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9229659
GRT 91,627
LOA 294m
Beam 32m
Registry Bermuda
Last Port Tauranga
Next Port New Plymouth
PAX 2000
Crew 900
ETA Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 04:00
ETD Tue, 24 Feb 2026, 16:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign ZCDF4
Operator Princess Cruises
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 05:00 Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 18:00 Chrisctchurch 9812705 ISS-McKay Waimahara 130,818 306m 2934 1377
Vessel information for CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9812705
GRT 130,818
LOA 306m
Beam 39m
Registry Malta
Last Port Chrisctchurch
Next Port Wellington
PAX 2934
Crew 1377
ETA Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 05:00
ETD Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 18:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA4612
Operator Celebrity Cruises
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00 Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:00 Nelson 9850460 ISS-McKay Waitohi West 17,592 168m 232 192
Vessel information for SCENIC ECLIPSE II
SCENIC ECLIPSE II
SCENIC ECLIPSE II
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9850460
GRT 17,592
LOA 168m
Beam 21m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Nelson
Next Port Napier
PAX 232
Crew 192
ETA Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00
ETD Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 15:00
Berth Waitohi West
Side to Port
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6FB5
Operator Silver Sea Cruises
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 05:00 Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 17:00 Wellington 9230115 ISS-McKay Waimahara 82,897 285m 1974 820
Vessel information for NOORDAM
NOORDAM
NOORDAM
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9230115
GRT 82,897
LOA 285m
Beam 32m
Registry Netherlands
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Lyttelton
PAX 1974
Crew 820
ETA Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 05:00
ETD Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 17:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign PHET
Operator Holland America
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 Wellington 9000168 Heritage Expeditions Ship Cove 8,445 125m 140 100
Vessel information for HERITAGE ADVENTURER
HERITAGE ADVENTURER
HERITAGE ADVENTURER
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9000168
GRT 8,445
LOA 125m
Beam 18m
Registry Madeira
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Tauranga
PAX 140
Crew 100
ETA Wed, 11 Mar 2026
ETD Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Berth Ship Cove
Side to Anchorage
Cargo Passengers
Agent Heritage Expeditions
Callsign CQAL6
Operator Heritage Expeditions
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:00 Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 14:00 Lyttelton 9141065 ISS-McKay Waimahara 75,904 268m 2000 904
Vessel information for NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9141065
GRT 75,904
LOA 268m
Beam 32m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Lyttelton
Next Port Napier
PAX 2000
Crew 904
ETA Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:00
ETD Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 14:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6TQ6
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line
Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 07:30 Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 19:00 Napier 9812705 ISS-McKay Waimahara 130,818 306m 2934 1377
Vessel information for CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
CELEBRITY EDGE
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9812705
GRT 130,818
LOA 306m
Beam 39m
Registry Malta
Last Port Napier
Next Port Wellington
PAX 2934
Crew 1377
ETA Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 07:30
ETD Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 19:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign 9HA4612
Operator Celebrity Cruises
Fri, 27 Mar 2026, 04:00 Fri, 27 Mar 2026, 15:00 Wellington 9438078 ISS-McKay Waimahara 66,172 240m 1250 800
Vessel information for RIVIERA
RIVIERA
RIVIERA
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9438078
GRT 66,172
LOA 240m
Beam 32m
Registry Marshall Islands
Last Port Wellington
Next Port Napier
PAX 1250
Crew 800
ETA Fri, 27 Mar 2026, 04:00
ETD Fri, 27 Mar 2026, 15:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign V7WO5
Operator Oceania Cruises
Tue, 07 Apr 2026, 04:00 Tue, 07 Apr 2026, 14:00 Lyttelton 9141065 ISS-McKay Waimahara 75,904 268m 2000 904
Vessel information for NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
Vessel Type Cruise Ship
IMO No. 9141065
GRT 75,904
LOA 268m
Beam 32m
Registry Bahamas
Last Port Lyttelton
Next Port Napier
PAX 2000
Crew 904
ETA Tue, 07 Apr 2026, 04:00
ETD Tue, 07 Apr 2026, 14:00
Berth Waimahara
Side to Starboard
Cargo Passengers
Agent ISS-McKay
Callsign C6TQ6
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line