If you noticed a large shadow encumbering Mount Maunganui yesterday you needn't fear – it was the 15 deck Voyager of the Seas docked for the day at the Mount's port.
Mount Maunganui House of Travel consultant Bobby Lea MacDonald was lucky enough to spend the day on board the biggest cruise ship to dock in Tauranga.
Photos: Bobby Lea MacDonald.
The 137,270 tonne mega-liner features indoor basketball court, 10 swimming pools, whirlpools, 14 bars, a rock climbing wall, golf simulator and an indoor designer shopping promenade.
Bobby was particularly impressed by the indoor skating rink which hosts professional pre-dinner shows as well as leasing skating equipment for guests.
The 3000 guests on board docked at Mount Maunganui yesterday from 6am to 6pm. The ship first visited Tauranga on November 29.
7 comments
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Posted on 23-01-2013 10:52 | By charob
wow
Piano
Posted on 23-01-2013 10:57 | By debsongs
As a pianist I'd be interested to see if you saw a piano. Online it shows there is a blue grand piano in an atrium. http://voyager-class.com/pictures/publicspaces/04_lobbybar/gallery.html
Yuk
Posted on 23-01-2013 20:32 | By pomfart
Caberet overdose. No wonder they all tumble offboard like demented zombies. Milk them dry.
Jealous pomfart
Posted on 24-01-2013 12:20 | By Kimberley
Wow! That looks amazing. We met a lovely Australian family from the ship on the beach that day. Hard working folk enjoying a holiday. Study hard kids and reap the rewards.
Kimberley
Posted on 24-01-2013 15:07 | By pomfart
No. The thought of spending weeks jammed in on a ship with 3000 others with 3rd rate "entertainers", crowded swimming pools and a selection of tacky shops and bars leaves me with no jealousy at all. I don't think you would be rewarding kids by sending them on a cruise. Study hard and visit countries independently rather than being cocooned on a floating holiday camp. Nice ship though. I admire the feat of engineering but the concept stinks.
whatever takes your fancy
Posted on 26-01-2013 16:13 | By Glen Clova
I have no interest in going on a cruise but that's my choice .It wouldn't do if we all thought the same.
Wow
Posted on 28-01-2013 13:09 | By Blessed
so much negative comments, going on a cruise isnt on my wish list but many of my family have been for a 2week cruise on a number of these Ships around the Pacific Islands and Loved it. Swimming, snorkeling, Sun, and Happy people.
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