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          Photos: Coral Princess arrives at Port Taranaki

          Photos: Coral Princess arrives at Port Taranaki
          Tony Skilling

          Tony Skilling

          25 February 2026

          Cruise ShipMarine Port Taranaki
          The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with over 1,800 passengers, marking the only cruise ship visit to Taranaki this season.

          🚢⚓ The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with more than 1,800 passengers and 900 crew, departing at around 6pm. This cruise ship is 294m long and 62m high, and is the only one coming to Taranaki this season.

          The The Seaside Market "Cruise Market" will be open at the Puke Ariki Landing from 9am-2pm.

          📸 Paul Watson / The Seaside Market / Faye Crawford

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