{"schema_version":1,"title":"Darwin","type":"portabout","url":"/p/australia/darwin/","collected":"2026-10-18","alternates":{"markdown":"/p/australia/darwin/index.md","json":"/p/australia/darwin/index.json"},"data":{"portPath":"/p/australia/darwin","country":"Australia","guidance":[],"months":[{"value":"2026-09","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-09"},{"value":"2026-10","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-10"},{"value":"2026-11","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-11"},{"value":"2026-12","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-12"},{"value":"2027-01","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2027-01"},{"value":"2027-02","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2027-02"},{"value":"2027-03","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2027-03"},{"value":"2027-04","path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2027-04"}],"totalCalls":37,"aliases":[],"month":"2026-10","page":1,"rows":[{"date":"2026-10-26","ship":"Crown Princess","arrival":"07:00","departure":"18:00","departure_date":null,"berth":"","tender_status":"unknown","sources":["cruisemapper-itinerary"],"ship_url":"/s/princess-cruises/crown-princess","voyages":[{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/crown-princess/20261007-20261102/","label":"26 nights \u00b7 Round trip to Sydney \u00b7 2026-10-07"},{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/crown-princess/20261011-20261104/","label":"24 nights \u00b7 Melbourne to Sydney \u00b7 2026-10-11"},{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/crown-princess/20261018-20261104/","label":"17 nights \u00b7 Fremantle to Sydney \u00b7 2026-10-18"}],"anchor":"call-d0d91fd4d6b63523"}],"rowStart":1,"rowEnd":1,"monthTotal":1,"pagination":[{"number":1,"path":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-10"}],"timetablepath":"/p/australia/darwin/timetable/2026-10","about":{"currency":"AUD","currencyurl":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=AUD","portmap":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-12.471695,130.846154","facts":[["Getting ashore","Fort Hill Wharf terminal"],["Into town","Walk 15 min, lift or taxi"],["Best starting point","Mindil Beach and the waterfront"],["Currency","Australian dollar \u00b7 AUD"]],"sections":[["Getting ashore","The cruise terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is a short walk from the city. A public lift takes you up from the wharf, and the walk into the centre takes about 15 minutes. The terminal has a small market with local products. Taxis wait at the pier, and a ride into the centre is about AUD 8 to 10 on the meter."],["Watch-outs","Darwin is hot and humid for much of the year, and the sun is strong. Carry water and wear a hat. Wildlife is part of the setting, so keep away from the water's edge, and never swim in the sea or in unmarked waterholes, because crocodiles live in both. Check the tour operator's wildlife rules before you go out on a boat."],["Into town","The Darwin Waterfront and the central business district are the nearest areas. Buses from the city centre run on a simple fare system, and a single ticket allows several hours of travel. Shuttles from the cruise lines are the easiest choice for groups."],["Sights","The [Darwin Waterfront](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Darwin+Waterfront) has caf\u00e9s and the wave pool. The [Mindil Beach Sunset Market](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mindil+Beach+Darwin) runs on certain evenings in the dry season, with food stalls and music. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory covers the region's history and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture."],["Beyond Darwin","Litchfield National Park is about an hour south of the city, with waterfalls and swimming holes in the dry season. Kakadu is a longer drive. Tours to both are usually booked through the cruise line or a local operator. Check the wet-season access rules before you go, because some roads close."],["Food & shopping","Darwin has a good range of Asian-influenced food, including noodle soups, laksa and fresh seafood. Mindil Beach and the markets are the best value. Shops in the centre close early in the evening."],["Money & connectivity","The currency is the Australian dollar. Cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATMs are in the centre. Mobile data is good in town but limited outside it."]],"access":"The terminal and the waterfront are flat and step-free. The public lift and the walkway up from the wharf are accessible, and taxis can take you directly to the centre. Tours to national parks involve rough tracks and boat transfers, so ask the operator about access before booking.","links":[{"label":"Darwin on Wikivoyage","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Darwin","detail":"Town, transport and sights"},{"label":"Litchfield National Park on Wikivoyage","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Litchfield_National_Park","detail":"Day trips and seasons"},{"label":"Convert Australian dollars to your currency","url":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=AUD","detail":"Daily reference rates","currency":"AUD"}],"maps":[{"label":"Cruise terminal on Google Maps","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Darwin+Cruise+Terminal+Fort+Hill+Wharf","detail":"Fort Hill Wharf"},{"label":"Darwin printable map","url":"https://www.planetware.com/i/map/AUS/darwin-map.jpg","detail":"One-page city map"}]}}}