Flying Whale owner Gillian Elliot says she is very excited for the seasonal return of cruise ship visitors. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSONThe first cruise ship of the new season will today receive a warm welcome to Dunedin. On board, 3500 visitors and 1300 crew represent the first of what is scheduled to be a record-setting year for cruise ship visitors. At Sushi Johnny, up the street, the menu changed for cruise ship season and the cruise ship schedule was posted on the back of a drinks fridge. Regarding a cruise action plan, it said consideration should be given to "exploring the consequences of capping cruise ship visits to the city".

Source: Otago Daily Times November 05, 2023 21:30 UTC