Cruise

Cruise

Cruise forms part of the diversified trade activity with the Port of Newcastle.

The Port’s Channel Berth, located at Carrington, is the priority wharf for berthing cruise vessels. Public access to the berth is restricted due to safety and security. The best locations to view cruise ships entering and existing the port are along the harbour foreshore in Newcastle, Macquarie Pier, Horseshoe Beach and Stockton.

Cruise Schedule

For further information on cruise operations and bookings in Newcastle and to view the current cruise ship schedule visit the Port Authority of NSW website.

Waterside Restricted Zone

When a cruise ship visits Port of Newcastle, a Waterside Restricted Zone is in force during the ship’s visit while at the Channel Berth.

The restricted zone extends up to 43 metres into the water from the berth and will be operational from when the vessel berths until it departs the berth. Times may vary subject to the berthing and departure schedule of other ships.

All unauthorised vessels and persons must remain outside the zone which will be patrolled / monitored by Security and Law Enforcement teams. A large banner will be draped over the waterside of the vessel to advise persons to remain outside of the restricted zone.

Any breach of the zone is an offence under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003. The maximum penalty exceeds $5,000. Please note there is no public access to the Channel Berth.

Notice of Waterside Restricted Zone

Port of Newcastle advises Waterside Restriction Zones (WRZ) will be in place at Channel Berth whenever a cruise vessel is at berth during the 2024/25 cruise season.  During this time:

1. A WRZ will come into force 1 hour prior to the arrival of a passenger ship and remain in force until that ship has let go its lines upon departure and is at least 50 meters from the wharf.
2. The boundary of the WRZ will cover the Port waters as shown in the map.