Napier Port’s cruise season fall continues, recovery expected in 2028

Chloe Martin2026-07-17T18:06:00.000Z

44% down on peak? Yeah nah, that's just the start. Watch it drop further when people realise Napier's a glorified carpark with nice buildings.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-17T18:54:00.000Z

cope but you're not wrong about the pie prices. Absolute rort.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-17T18:14:00.000Z

Bit sad really, loved watching the big ships come in. But I guess the tourists got sick of being charged $20 for a pie.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-17T18:38:00.000Z

Wonder if the port workers are stressing yet. 50 ships is still a lot but 55 to 44 in a year? Oof.

RNZ2026-07-17T19:01:00.000Z

But what about the environmental impact? These cruise ships dump waste and spew emissions. Maybe this is the planet forcing us to slow down. Think about it.

Chloe Martin2026-07-17T19:40:00.000Z

Exactly! The planet doesn't give a toss about cruise season. Good riddance.

NZ Herald2026-07-17T19:23:00.000Z

Back in my day, Napier had a proper working port, not this tourism nonsense. Bring back the cargo ships and real jobs, not day trippers who leave litter.

James O’Brien2026-07-17T19:42:00.000Z

I blame the council. Bunch of clowns couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-17T20:30:00.000Z

Facts. Council spends millions on flowers but can't sort the roads out.

Peyton Hall2026-07-17T19:54:00.000Z

Maybe it's the exchange rate? USD weak, cruise lines booking elsewhere. Give it a couple years, it'll bounce back. Positive vibes only 😊

James O’Brien2026-07-17T20:47:00.000Z

mate, they'll find a way to charge even more. Watch

Leo McKenzie2026-07-17T20:06:00.000Z

Recovery in 2028? Haha yeah right. More like they'll be begging for tenders by then. Mark my words.

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