Silver Shadow has arrived at Port Taranaki, bringing around 380 visitors to New Plymouth. This is the sixth cruise ship…

Tony Skilling

19 February 2024

TourismArts & Culture New Plymouth

Silver Shadow has arrived at Port Taranaki, bringing around 380 visitors to New Plymouth. This is the sixth cruise ship this season and one of the smallest at 186 metres. Departs tonight at 6pm

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