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New Zealand welcomes the return of cruising with an Auckland party

New Zealand welcomes the return of cruising with an Auckland party

By Explore
Updated August 12 2022 - 6:04pm, first published 3:20pm

Pacific Explorer has once again pioneered the return of cruising – this time becoming the first ship in two years ago enter Auckland Habour.

Pacific Explorer and her guests, currently on a 12-night round-trip cruise from Sydney to New Zealand and Fiji, were accorded a traditional Māori welcome after berthing at Queen’s Wharf. Guests also received a spectacular greeting as they emerged from the Cloud to fan out across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland and the district on locally run tours.

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