Cairns

Australia

Cairns

Wednesday, October 28

2026

Busy (67/100) Busier than 67% of cruise call days

Port Activity

2600 Est. Passengers
1 Ships in Port
1.5% of Local Population

Weather & Light

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28°C / 22°C 82°F / 71°F 28°C / 82°F • Low 22°C / 71°F Historical average (2000-2024) 22% chance of rain
05:42 18:21
Times shown in local time

Ships Calling

Ship Name Times
M Carnival Encounter
09:30 17:30

Hourly Ashore Estimate

0 pax
0 pax
0 pax
8:00
0 pax
0 pax
800 pax
1,561 pax
12:00
1,561 pax
1,561 pax
1,201 pax
400 pax
16:00
0 pax
0 pax
0 pax
0 pax
20:00
0 pax
0 pax
Peak: 1,561 people at 14:00

Crowd Insight

Score: High Impact: Low

Cruise traffic is higher than usual for this port, but visitors remain a small share of locals. Port and tourist zones can be busy, while much of the city away from attractions stays relatively calm.