“Biofouling continues to be a major biosecurity threat. We know that almost 90 per cent of the exotic marine species already in New Zealand likely arrived here as marine growth on the submerged surfaces of international vessels.” The above quote comes from Environmental Health Manager, Biosecurity New Zealand, Paul Hallett, who spoke to Cruise Passenger … Read more
Leading industry figures including the CEO of CLIA Australasia, the CEO of the New Zealand Cruise Association and the head of the Australian Cruise Association, have all sounded the same warning – New Zealand cruise is in trouble.
New Zealand’s government has slapped an eye-watering 88% increase on cruise passengers for “customs border processing” at a time when the country is suffering a 22 % drop in passenger numbers.
With Pacific Explorer withdrawing from operations, cruising in New Zealand has been left in a desperate state. Kiwis will find it virtually impossible to cruise out of their country.
CLIA is warning that without action from government, ports and destinations, New Zealand is set to see a steep decline in cruising.
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As cruise lines in Australia gear up for the busy summer season next month, New Zealand’s Biosecurity authorities have stepped up efforts to ensure 57 cruise ships scheduled to visit NZ should have their hulls properly cleaned to comply with the country’s biofouling rules.
New Zealand’s last cruise season involved a lot of heartbroken passengers, as many ships were turned away from entering Fiordland National Park due to new biosecurity regulations. Many cruise ships were turned away due to their hulls containing biohazards, even some that had been recently cleaned.