Thought this would be some thing special, it wasn’t.
This was our 6th cruise, we have had some great cruises before.
Firstly, upon embarkation, we found someone else’s suitcase had been left behind in our room, our cabin steward removed it but seemed very confused.
Cabin was ok, layout good.
The thick sharp metal frame around the ugly artwork is a safety issue, easy to scratch yourself on it getting into bed.
Room cleanliness not up to standard, dirty sock found in curtain, stains on carpet, cheap toiletries, cheap Chinese bottled water which was way overpriced.
Way overpriced, recommend do your research & plan your own, save $$$
Many museums in NZ are free, we really enjoyed the Te Papa in Rotorua & Napier Museum.
Good to have free wifi at Port Chalmers.
A lovely little town to explore.
Recommend the cable car ( $5 ), the botanical gardens( free )& the Te Rapa Museum ( free )
The shuttle is free & the rest an easy walk.
Lovelytown to explore, museum is very good ( free )
Mt Manganui is worth the walk to the top if you are reasonably fit.
Nice little shops & cafes.
Lovely beach.