Which Wharf??

[suziegcruiser]

Can anybody tell me exactly where the Celebrity Cruise Ship Solstice docks when at Bay of Islands? My research tells me that it might be a tender? And that it would either be Russell Wharf or Waitangi Wharf. I need to get to Pahia Wharf for a hole in the rock tour once the cruise ship docks

[Flipper133]

Can anybody tell me exactly where the Celebrity Cruise Ship Solstice docks when at Bay of Islands? My research tells me that it might be a tender? And that it would either be Russell Wharf or Waitangi Wharf. I need to get to Pahia Wharf for a hole in the rock tour once the cruise ship docks

 

Hi Suzie

 

We are on Solstice next week...can't wait

 

Yes, the Bay of Islands in NZ is a Tender Port. The cruise ships have a specific anchorage area (see attached maps) and the tenders will go to the Waitangi Wharf. There they have a "welcoming" party and free shuttles into Paihia.

 

Most of the bay tours (incl those that go to the Hole in the Rock) leave about 9.00am so you will need to ensure you get on one of the early tenders.

 

 

If you go to the web cam you can see the general area. Right now 1st Dec 14, there is a cruise ship (P&O Pacific Pearl I think) anchored.

 

http://www.pioneerapartments.co.nz/location/webcam

 

 

cheers

Edited November 30, 2014 by Flipper133

[MicCanberra]

Flipper has answered as I would have, it ids also a pleasant walk from pahia back to the wharf (20-30 mins) with some great scenery and a few buildings and sites of interest.:D

[goodycruising]

Great info thanks Flipper. We haven't done the Bay of Islands yet on a cruise to NZ, but that is very handy info.

 

We have done some of that area on land holiday, and that ferry to Russell was a quick trip. Hopefully we will get there next year. :)