The arrival of a cruise ship in Auckland has marked the start of the 2026/27 cruise season, with operator Princess Cruises planning to significantly increase its visits to regional New Zealand from 2028.

Cruise season opens in Auckland as almost 200,000 passengers are expected.

The arrival of a cruise ship in Auckland has marked the start of the 2026/27 cruise season, with operator Princess Cruises planning to significantly increase its visits to…