GIANT CRUISE SHIP ANCHORS ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S PACIFIC EXPANSION PLANS

Royal Caribbean has demonstrated its optimism for the cruising industry in the South Pacific with the recent completion of a major refit of the 311m Voyager of the Seas .

“There’s nowhere else our guests can watch the haka. The unparalleled range of scenery is also unique.”

Corporate Traveller asked Sean for his views on the cruising industry in the Pacific.

You are overseeing Royal Caribbean International’s expansion into its busiest season yet in the Oceania region. What do you think brings people down to this part of the world?

There is such a wide variety of experiences for passengers to enjoy in this region.

The feedback from cruise passengers is that they love coming to New Zealand and Australia because of the local people. New Zealand has a focused tourism industry that is always poised to capitalise on the visits of passengers on luxury cruise ships like those in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

While tourism is very well organised in New Zealand, the country is relatively unspoilt and uncrowded. Visitors can enjoy shopping and hospitality in the main cities, but also enjoy the wide variety of scenery, from mountains to beaches and the beauty of Fiordland, which they see up close when they are cruising in the sounds.

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