Cruise Ship Tours

Tauranga is a popular cruise port located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Cruise ships dock at the Mount Maunganui Port, which is approximately 7 km (4 mi) from downtown Tauranga.

The port's schedule lists all ships with cruises going to or leaving from Tauranga, Rotorua, New Zealand. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by friendly and helpful locals who supply maps and information, including where to find money changing facilities. Many cruise lines offer shuttles to the Bay of Plent

Viator offers a Hobbiton Movie Set shore excursion, where visitors can swap the Tauranga cruise port for the Shire, featured in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies.

Celebrity Cruises offers vacation itineraries and exciting shore excursions to Tauranga. Shore Excursions Group offers Australia and New Zealand tours for cruisers, including a Christchurch tour and a TranzAlpine train ride from Christchurch to Greymouth.

In summary, Tauranga is a popular cruise port in New Zealand that offers visitors a chance to explore the Maori history, geothermal Rotorua, and the idyllic beach of Mount Maunganui. Many cruise ships offer optional day trips to Rotorua, and there are several tour operators and shore excursions available for visitors to explore the area.