Taranaki Media Logo
Taranaki Media
Dashboard
Stories
Events
Videos
Places
Guides
Search (⌘K)
Light Mode

🚢⚓ The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with more than 1,800 passengers and 900 crew, departing at around…

🚢⚓ The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with more than 1,800 passengers and 900 crew, departing at around…
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

25 February 2026

TourismTourism New Plymouth
The Coral Princess has docked at Port Taranaki with 1,800 passengers — the only cruise ship visit of the 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

Cruise Ship Coral Princess Port Taranaki Tourism Seaside Market

Taranaki Media is committed to transparency. We maintain strict editorial independence, adhere to NZ Media Council Principles and clearly label all sponsored content. We occasionally use AI tools to assist with research and draft-creation.

Do you think Taranaki should be doing more to attract cruise ships to the region?

Join the conversation

More Stories

Truck Show aims to raise money for Taranaki Retreat
Charity

Truck Show aims to raise money for Taranaki Retreat

A popular Taranaki truck show is rolling into Bell Block this weekend, with all proceeds going to a charity close to the industry's heart.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
Watch: Air Force aerobatic show in New Plymouth
Events

Watch: Air Force aerobatic show in New Plymouth

The RNZAF Black Falcons put on a spectacular aerobatic display over New Plymouth as part of AmeriCARna festivities.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
Beautiful day for AmeriCARnival in the New Plymouth CBD today ☀️
Events

Beautiful day for AmeriCARnival in the New Plymouth CBD today ☀️

The sun is shining on the New Plymouth CBD as AmeriCARnival takes over the streets with classic cars and entertainment.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
The Air Force display will begin soon at 12pm. Best spot to view is from the Wind Wand
Events

The Air Force display will begin soon at 12pm. Best spot to view is from the Wind Wand

The RNZAF aerial display is about to kick off at midday — head to the Wind Wand for the best view.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
Watch: "Big Red Train" arrives in Taranaki
Events

Watch: "Big Red Train" arrives in Taranaki

Steam Incorporated's iconic Big Red Train has steamed into Taranaki for AmeriCARna, with heritage rail trips running all weekend.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
☀️ A beautiful Taranaki day for Day 3 of AmeriCARna! The convoy departs TSB Stadium at 10am for Stratford, then onto…
Events

☀️ A beautiful Taranaki day for Day 3 of AmeriCARna! The convoy departs TSB Stadium at 10am for Stratford, then onto…

Day three of AmeriCARna is under way, with the convoy cruising from New Plymouth through Stratford and Hāwera before the Friday night cruise.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
AmeriCARna Day 2 has kicked off, with the Rest Home Run this morning and the convoy due to depart New Plymouth for…
Events

AmeriCARna Day 2 has kicked off, with the Rest Home Run this morning and the convoy due to depart New Plymouth for…

Day two of AmeriCARna kicks off with the Rest Home Run before the convoy heads to Waitara and Inglewood.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
🚂 Don't miss your chance to experience Taranaki by rail during AmeriCARna. Steam Inc's heritage passenger train is…
Events

🚂 Don't miss your chance to experience Taranaki by rail during AmeriCARna. Steam Inc's heritage passenger train is…

Steam Inc's heritage train is rolling into Taranaki for AmeriCARna — and seats are selling fast across three premium experiences.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
AmeriCARna 2026 kicks off
Events

AmeriCARna 2026 kicks off

Nearly 700 American vehicles have officially hit the road in Taranaki, firing up their engines for a coastal cruise to Opunake Beach to kick off AmeriCARna 2026.

Tony Skilling3 months ago
View All Stories