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
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere; a few dollars of cash is handy for market stalls only.
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Ready-made port days
9 plansAnzac Centre & the Forts Classic
Albany's proudest half day — the acclaimed National Anzac Centre and the free clifftop fortress that watched the WWI convoy sail.
Albany in a Nutshell: Short-Call Highlights
Tight on time? The National Anzac Centre and a heritage-street stroll — Albany's essence in under three hours.
Torndirrup Wild-Coast Day
The Southern Ocean at full volume — The Gap, the Natural Bridge and wind-blasted granite lookouts on Albany's wildest peninsula.
Whaling Station & Wildlife at Discovery Bay
The world's only complete whaling station, plus a native wildlife park and wildflower garden — one ticket, a whole morning.
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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