Barman99

Napier, New Zealand

This was only a short visit - ship to leave 3pm. Recommendations - take a trip in the Hooters Vintage car, which you will see when you get of the shuttle bus, great tour of the town and we too the option to go to 2 wineries which was great fun.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Great sunny day and had a good trip shore - lots of walking but great to stretch the legs.

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

This was Boxing Day and i had book via the internet a trip around Speights Brewery- there was coaches laid on for passengers who did not take excursion and wanted to explore Dunedin, all went wall and had a great day - bring warm clothes!

Auckland, New Zealand

It was strange to be docking right next to the Hilton Hotel and all the guests outside on their balcony in their white fluffy robes, it must have been strange when the ship started to make announcements it must have blown them out of bed! We took in the Sky Tower (5 Star) and then lunch at “Jack Tar” a nice restaurant further along the waterfront past the maritime museum - over the lift bridge - and 5 mins walk more. Shame we had to leave a 10pm on New Year’s Eve, so no fireworks, the crew could not explain why other than these were the schedules from head office! The other Princess mored along side us stayed to enjoyed the festivities! Still had a great New Year and celebrated out on the pool deck with noise music dancing and trying to get a drink at the bar! The crew did a great cleanup job and as usual the next morning it was like nothing had happened - welcome 2018!

Akaroa, New Zealand

Another’s great port, this was a tender port which went well - we booked via the ship - coach trip to Christchurch and spend 4 hours walkabout/shopping. Coach trip fantastic, great informative driver and the views around the bays great. Lot of earthquake repair work going on but there are trams and easy to walk around. Found great pub the OGB (old government building) had a great lunch and a few local beers - try it you wont be disappointed.

Wellington, New Zealand

Cold and windy but no rain, tried to get into the Gallipoli exhibition but the queue wait was over an hour, i guess wrong time of the year, Christmas holidays and 2 cruise ships in port, but enjoyed the city, another good pub lunch near the museum.

Sea Princess

Your joining a ship full of strangers and the chances are high that you will come away with a couple of new friends. Be patient when disembarking with tenders, there ware lots of things that had to be done to make the transition to shore safe for you. If the Captain cancels something it is always done with the safety of the passengers for most. Take Captain would make regular announcements keeping you up to date with activities and problems, most of all enjoy the experience!