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Esperance cruise arrivals

One of the most popular tourism ‘hot spots’ along the southern coast of Western Australia, Esperance is located on Wudjari Country in the Goldfields-Esperance region. 

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Arriving into port

All cruise vessels arriving into the Port of Esperance remain at anchor, with visiting passengers transported by smaller tender boats into an area near the Esperance Bay Yacht Club. 

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Frequently asked questions

For cruise passengers arriving:

Where passengers disembark is a public area located close to the Esperance town centre. The best way to get around the town is by foot. If you’re looking to visit Esperance’s beaches and other attractions these are located further afield and you’ll either need to travel by bus or taxi.

The famous Lucky Bay beach is approximately 60 kilometres (a 45 to 60 minute drive) from the cruise arrival point.

The Visitors Centre is located in the historic Museum Village. 

Kemp Street, Esperance WA 6450

Phone: 1300 66 44 55

No. There is no public access to the port to view or board cruise ships due to Federal Government security requirements. The security zone at the port restricts who can enter the area, and there is a local security company who assists Southern Ports meet those requirements.

For community members visiting cruise passengers:

Along the Esperance Foreshore and the jetty is the best place to view visiting cruise vessels from.

No. There is no public access to the port to view or board cruise ships due to Federal Government security requirements. The security zone at the port restricts who can enter the area, and there is a local security company who assists Southern Ports meet those requirements.

There’s a variety of reasons that a cruise vessel may cancel its visit. For example, they could be behind on their schedule or the weather, swell and tide conditions may make it unsafe for them to arrive or depart.

If there are special circumstances which prevent passengers from being able to catch the shuttle bus, please contact Southern Ports on (08) 9892 9000 to discuss alternative arrangements at least 48 hours prior to the ship's arrival.

Esperance town