The Maasdam brought in 1115 passengers, most of whom came from New Zealand, America and Australia, and 575 crew. READ MORE:* Mt Taranaki shuttle trial gets off to a good weather start* Boutique cruise ship Caledonian Sky berths at Port Taranaki* Growing tourism opportunities for Taranaki anticipated from more cruise ship visits* Ocean bound cruise ships find summer docking fine at Port TaranakiGLENN JEFFREY Cruise ship Maasdam arrives in New Plymouth on Saturday morning. Working a cruise ship means lots of interaction with passengers, which he enjoys, he says. GLENN JEFFREY The atrium of the cruise ship Maasdam, which was in Port Taranaki on Saturday, features a green glass tower. They had a day to visit before the ship set sail again about 6pm"(The cruise ship) is a good thing for Taranaki."

Source: Stuff January 26, 2020 16:41 UTC