Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule 2024
Airlie Beach in Queensland's Whitsundays is a popular destination for holiday-makers across the globe, particularly cruise ship enthusiasts. Airlie's superb climate and year-round sunshine is what makes the town so inviting to travellers. Not to mention its close proximity to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and 74 Whitsunday Islands. With so many contributing factors to why the Whitsundays is the ultimate holiday destination it's no wonder cruise ships dock in Airlie Beach.
The cruise ships that visit the Whitsundays dock in Pioneer Bay, just out the front of the charming town of Airlie Beach. From there, cruise ship guests travel via ferry to the Port of Airlie where they are then free to roam the town and explore. There are plenty of day tours and activities available for passengers wanting to see more of what Airlie Beach has to offer.
For 2025 dates, please see our 2025 Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule!
Airlie Beach Cruise Ship Schedule 2024
|
DATE |
SHIP NAME |
PORT OF ARRIVAL |
PASSENGER CAPACITY |
ARRIVAL TIME |
DEPARTURE TIME |
ITINERARY |
| Thursday 21st November | Queen Elizabeth | Port of Airlie | 2080 | TBA | TBA | M/S/AB/C/D/Ba/Br/P/Al/A/M |
| Friday 22nd November | ms Europa 2 | Port of Airlie | 516 | 1pm | 8pm | Ba/D/LI/C/AB/PI/B/S/A/KI/M |
| Friday 22nd November |
ms Westerdam | Port of Airlie | 1964 | 8am | 5pm | |
| Saturday 23rd November | Viking Orion | Port of Airlie | 930 | TBA | TBA | D/TI/C/T/AB/B/N/S |
| Sunday 24th November | Viking Orion | Port of Airlie | 930 | TBA | TBA | D/TI/C/T/AB/B/N/S |
| Wednesday 27th November | Crown Princess | Port of Airlie | 3080 | 7am | 4pm |
B/AB/C/PD/D/K/Br/E/ P/MR/Al/Ad/M/H/S |
| Friday 29th November | Quantum Of The Seas | Shute Harbour | 4180 | 9am | 7pm | Si/Lo/D/C/AB/B |
| Tuesday 3rd December | Quantum Of The Seas | Shute Harbour | 4180 | TBA | TBA | B/AB/B |
| Wednesday 4th December | Quantum Of The Seas | Shute Harbour | 4180 | 7am | TBA | B/AB/B |
| Thursday 5th December | Pacific Encounter | Port of Airlie | 2600 | 7am | 5:30pm | B/AB/B |
| Tuesday 10th December | Carnival Luminosa | Port of Airlie | 2260 | 7am | 4pm | B/AB/C/PD/WI/B |
| Saturday 14th December | Celebrity Edge | Shute Harbour | 2908 | 8am | 4pm | S/B/AB/C/PD/WI/S |
| Sunday 15th December | Seven Seas Explorer | Port of Airlie | 750 | 7am | 5pm | Ba/L/Ko/D/C/T/AB/N/S |
| Tuesday 17th December | Carnival Luminosa | Port of Airlie | 2260 | 7am | 5pm | B/A/B |
| Wednesday 18th December | Viking Venus | Port of Airlie | 930 | TBA | TBA | D/TI/C/T/AB/N/S |
| Thursday 26th December | Regatta | Port of Airlie | 684 | 7am | 3pm | S/B/AB/C/DBa/Ko |
| Sunday 29th December | ms Europa | Port of Airlie | 408 | 7am | 5pm | Ba/D/LI/C/AB/PI/B/S/A/KI/M |
*TBA - To Be Advised
Please note that the cruise ship schedule can change at short notice.
Day trips in Airlie Beach
Things To Do For Cruise Ship Passengers In Airlie Beach
If you're a passenger on a cruise ship docking in Airlie Beach in 2024 then you'll only have a few hours to spare. Luckily we have plenty of activities on offer to make the most out of your time in the Whitsundays, all easily accessible from the Port of Airlie! You could charter your own boat and explore the islands, jump on a jetski tour, experience the reef from above on a glass bottom boat tour, take a wild ride on a jet boat, board an hour-long scenic flight, or simply explore Airlie Beach by foot. There are plenty of market stalls, boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants and more to check out! For further tips and ideas on what to do in Airlie for a day check out our detailed article!
*Please confirm arrival and departure times with your cruise ship's schedule prior to making any bookings.
