Albany Cruise Port
Albany, Australia · Pacific
Cruise ships dock at Port of Albany — Cruise Berth (Princess Royal Harbour), Albany.
Plan my port daysWorking commercial port in Princess Royal Harbour, about 3 km from Albany's compact town centre.
At a glance
Port summary
Albany is a small, walkable town, but its headline sights (Torndirrup National Park, the whaling station) are 15-25 minutes' drive away, so plan transport for anything beyond the centre.
Cruise dock
🚢 Port of Albany — Cruise Berth (Princess Royal Harbour)
The commercial deep-water wharf on the northern shore of Princess Royal Harbour where cruise ships berth alongside. It is a working cargo port about 3 km from the town centre; passengers are shuttled or walk out through the port gate.
📍 Latitude: -35.0396, Longitude: 117.9056
See dock on port map →Getting to Albany
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
A complimentary shuttle usually runs between the wharf and the town centre / visitor centre on cruise days.
📍 Boards at the wharf beside the ship.
Albany Taxis serve the wharf; a good option for Mount Clarence, Middleton Beach or the town.
📍 Taxi rank or pre-booked pickup at the wharf gate.
Best way to reach Torndirrup National Park and the whaling station at your own pace.
📍 Depots in the town centre; some deliver to the wharf.
Walkable to town (about 3 km) but the route runs through a working port area; the shuttle is easier.
📍 Follow the harbour road from the wharf gate.
Local buses are infrequent and don't serve the wharf directly; useful only for a few town routes.
📍 TransAlbany stops in the town centre.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere; a few dollars of cash is handy for market stalls only.
Things to do
Princess Royal Fortress
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Australia's first federal fort, with restored gun batteries and views across the harbour.
🕐 Combine with the National Anzac Centre next door
York Street & Town Centre Stroll
Short stop🚶 Walk
Albany's heritage main street, climbing from the waterfront past colonial shopfronts and cafes.
🕐 Late morning when shops and cafes are open
Middleton Beach & Ellen Cove Boardwalk
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Albany's favourite swimming beach, with a boardwalk, cafes and calm water on Ellen Cove.
🕐 Anytime; warm afternoons in summer for a swim
Emu Point
Short stop🏖️ Beach
A sheltered, family-friendly beach where Oyster Harbour meets the Sound.
🕐 Warm afternoons for calm swimming
Albany Farmers Market
Short stop🛒 Market
A lively Saturday-morning market of Great Southern produce, cheeses, honey and coffee.
🕐 Saturday mornings only, from 8am until sold out
Museum of the Great Southern
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Albany's regional museum, with local and Aboriginal history and the replica brig Amity.
🕐 Anytime; a good rainy-hour option near the waterfront
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
🏛️ Museum
The world's only complete whaling station museum, Australia's last to close, at Discovery Bay.
🕐 Allow a half-day; morning avoids the afternoon coach crowds
National Anzac Centre
🏛️ Museum
Australia's premier Anzac museum, tracing the 1914 troop convoy that sailed from Albany.
🕐 Open from 10am; quieter in the first hour
Mount Clarence & Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A hilltop war memorial with sweeping views over the town, harbour and King George Sound.
🕐 Clear mornings for the sharpest views over the Sound
The Gap & Natural Bridge
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A cantilevered platform over a 25-metre granite chasm where the Southern Ocean surges below.
🕐 Late morning once tour buses thin out; go on a clear, calm day
Torndirrup Blowholes & Stony Hill
🌿 Nature
Wind-blasted granite lookouts with blowholes and the highest coastal views near Albany.
🕐 Windy, high-swell days make the blowholes roar
Dog Rock
Short stopother
A granite outcrop shaped like a dog's head, a fun photo stop in town.
🕐 On the way between the town and the beach
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Albany?
- Your ship docks directly at the Albany cruise terminal in Australia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Albany?
- Yes. Albany is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Albany centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Car rental, On foot, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Albany?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Albany independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Albany and are cards accepted?
- Albany uses the Australian Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Albany cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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