28 Nov 2023

Massive cruise ship fails to berth in Wellington due to wind

From Nine To Noon, 9:05 am on 28 November 2023
The cruise ship 'Ovation of the Seas' arriving in Bremerhaven, Germany, 28 March 2016.

The cruise ship 'Ovation of the Seas'. Photo: AFP / DPA Picture-Alliance

A large cruise ship has turned around from Wellington this morning because of the wind. The Ovation of the Seas arrived from Australia but turned around a short time ago.

Kathryn speaks with Wellington Harbourmaster Grant Nalder.