Departing cruise ship passengers 'imprisoned'

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Here is a link to an article in this mornings NZ Herald.

I thought it was a bit "emotive"

 

I have never heard of the Ellerslie Race Course being used as a check in, disembarkation location.

Has anyone on Cruise Critic been bussed out there?

 

It does happen overseas. We have had to check in for a cruise at Hotels, Function Centres , and at Singapore the Formula 1 building .

 

 

Departing cruise ship passengers 'imprisoned'

 

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10717964

[bobhsv]

All the more reason to simply stay in Auckland and enjoy the beautiful country of NZ.

Jen

[Scurvy Dog]

Wow sounds like they need to do something..almost like how they treat sheep during live esport..no pun intended lol :D

[kiwipete]

As a kiwi I have to agree with the article. Auckland berthing facicities for cruise ships are a disgrace.

 

Why oh why did they pull down the large cargo shed on Queens wharf when it was the basis for a good facility along with the one that was left?

 

Anyone travelling thro the San Francisco cruise terminal will know that with a bit of cosmetic upgrading, ex cargo sheds make ideal check in / bagage terminals etc. As it is, to spend 19 million dollars on a TEMPORARY building for the rugby world cup "Party Central" just doesn't make any senses to me.

 

Come on Auckland WAKE UP or you'll 'miss the boat' 's