Thread: Cruise ship passengers enchanted by Stewart Island

Cruise ship passengers enchanted by Stewart Island

I found a nice article about HAL's Volendam visiting New Zealand's Stewart Island. I thought it was nice to hear that the small island's citizens were pleasantly surprised by the orderly, almost unnoticeable (at times) influx of cruise passengers. I'm sure they noticed a distinct difference in the coffers of local businesses after the ship departed, as well.

read more here: Passengers enchanted - new-zealand - travel | Stuff.co.nz

I'm surprised that only 500 chose to go ashore! Wonder what they missed?