New Zealand Hits Cruise Passengers with Hefty Fee
The New Zealand government has taken aim at the cruise industry, with a hike on border processing fees for cruise ship guests that amounts to an 88% increase. (more…)
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‘We’re the ones that get penalised’, ferry user laments cruise ship disruptions – Auckland, NZ
More than 260 ferry trips have been disrupted in Auckland by cruise ships this season, with ferry users feeling like they’re paying the price for the rebound of the industry post-Covid. (more…)
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Auckland ferry cancellations for cruise ships anger commuters, spark claims of preferential tourist treatment
Auckland ferry commuters are frustrated at a recent spate of delays and cancellations and worry the problem will worsen as cruise season peaks. (more…)
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Cruise ship’s arrival into Akl delayed as wild weather continues
A cruise ship has been forced to delay its arrival into Auckland today as the tail of ex-tropical cyclone Lola continues to lash the upper North Island. (more…)
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Royal Princess will be one of five Princess ships that will visit New Zealand this summer
The city of sails has welcomed a new royal visitor this morning, with Princess Cruises’ spectacular Royal Princess sailing into Auckland on her inaugural season of cruising in Australasian waters. (more…)
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CLIA LIVE cruise showcase docks in Auckland
Australasia’s biggest annual training showcase for cruise specialists culminated in Auckland last week as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) hosted the final event in its sold-out CLIA LIVE series for 2023. (more…)
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New Zealand Leads the World in Cruise Growth
The number of New Zealanders taking an ocean cruise broke through the 100,000 barrier for the first time in 2018, reaching a total of 112,000 passengers in a year of world-leading growth. (more…)
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Wild Earth Travel announces release of Le Laperouse mini cruise from Auckland
Wild Earth Travel, PONANT’s leading New Zealand sales representative is excited to announce the opportunity for clients and agents to experience a 4-day ocean voyage on board Le Laperouse in March 2020 conveniently right from Auckland. (more…)
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Ports of Auckland releases study into ‘plugging-in’ cruise ships. Port will now look at installation of shore power at one cruise berth
Ports of Auckland (POAL) has today (21 December) released the results of its study into the feasibility of using shore power for cruise ships berthed in Auckland. ‘Shore power’ is the industry term to describe ‘plugging-in’ cruise ships to the national grid. (more…)
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Auckland Council approves Waitemata cruise moorings
Auckland Councillors have given the thumbs up to new cruise ship moorings extending more than 80m out into the Waitemata harbour. The decision ends a year-long delay begun when the freshly-elected mayor Phil Goff halted a similiar plan over concerns about its cost and intrusion into the harbour beyond Queens Wharf. (radionz.co.nz9
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New Zealand cruise sector projects massive growth
The New Zealand cruise sector is continuing to boom, with the contribution it makes to the nation’s economy projected to increase 43% in the next two years, from $447 million in 2016/17, to $640m in the 2018/19 season. (etbtravelnews.global)
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Cruise New Zealand Announces 2017 Conference
Cruise New Zealand announced it will be holding its 2017 conference at the Auckland Museum in Auckland on August 29.The conference will bring together leaders from large and emerging ports to discuss how they are improving their facilities, according the group. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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$10m solution for mooring cruise ships in Auckland
A $10 million solution has been found for mooring giant cruise ships such as Ovation of the Seas at Queens Wharf in Auckland. (nzherald.co.nz)
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Auckland rammed with visitors after four cruise ships arrive in port
For the first time four cruise ships are in Auckland harbour at the same time. That means 3,500 tourists are in Auckland today shopping, eating and drinking and many will be heading to different ports in New Zealand in the coming days.(tvnz.co.nz)
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Auckland to Study Shorepower
The Ports of Auckland have commissioned a feasibility study to look at alternative methods for powering cruise ships when in port via shorepower off the country’s power grid, according to a statement sent to media. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Auckland in cruise mode over ‘dolphin’ berth walkway
The council’s tourism agency Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) said the mooring structure may not be ready until the summer of 2018/19, after mayor Phil Goff challenged the need for it to include a multi-million dollar walkway. (radionz.co.nz)
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Editorial: Auckland has to find a berth for monster cruise ships
It does not seem very long since the Queen Mary 2 was the largest cruise liner to visit Auckland. Today, cruise holidays are a bigger industry with even bigger ships. (nzherald.co.nz)
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New Zealand to welcome a record number of cruise ships this summer
New Zealand is gearing up for a bumper cruise season, with a record number of cruise ships headed for our shores. Cruise Lines International Association Australasia commercial director Brett Jardine said 33 ships will be cruising local waters between October 1 and April 30, with nine making their inaugural calls. (stuff.co.nz)
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Auckland’s mega cruise ship plans
Monster cruise ships will be able to berth in Auckland if plans by authorities get the go-ahead. A resource consent for a mooring structure at the end of Queen’s Wharf is due to be lodged later this month. (m.nzherald.co.nz)
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Beggars out in force as Auckland summer cruise ship season arrives
Auckland is about to hit peak begging season when good weather, long evenings and cruise ship visitors cause a spike in the numbers of people putting their hand out. (stuff.co.nz)
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Cruise ship arrivals swell in Auckland
The number of cruise ships visiting Auckland has doubled over the last decade and a record number of ships are expected to dock this year. (stuff.co.nz)
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Auckland. Ports scuffle won’t affect cruise ship visit
A scuffle over the Ports of Auckland expansion hasn’t cost the city its largest-ever cruise ship visit. (3news.co.nz)
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Ovation of the Seas’ NZ Itineraries in Doubt after Auckland Cuts Wharf Plans
Two weeks after announcing the deployment of the brand new Ovation of the Seas to Australia for five itineraries to New Zealand, Royal Caribbean has been faced with its first major obstacle — Ports of Auckland has changed its plans to build a wharf big enough. (cruisecritic.com)
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Port of Auckland gaining popularity as cruise port
Auckland’s current cruise season has had a good start with 35 cruise calls to date. The port expects a record 257,000 passengers and crew this summer. (cruisebusiness.com)
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