Celebrity Eclipse - Jan 2, 2023 12 Night New Zealand

[gumpw]

Hi all, anyone on this cruise?  I couldn't find a roll call for this.  We just received a notification that our Shore Excursion in Tauranga, New Zealand was cancelled.  It was called A Taste of Plenty and included wine tastings and food tastings.  Does anyone know of anything comparable either through a local tour company (not the shop) or a Private Journey type thing?  We're looking for all suggestions.  

 Thanks!

[LittleFish1976]

15 hours ago, gumpw said:

Hi all, anyone on this cruise?  I couldn't find a roll call for this.  We just received a notification that our Shore Excursion in Tauranga, New Zealand was cancelled.  It was called A Taste of Plenty and included wine tastings and food tastings.  Does anyone know of anything comparable either through a local tour company (not the shop) or a Private Journey type thing?  We're looking for all suggestions.  

 Thanks!

 

You should start your own roll call so that you can get in touch with other passengers.

 

A quick google search brings this crew up as the first option - there'd be more.

 

https://www.tastingtours.co.nz/tasting-tours/local-tasting-tours

 

They run Tuesday to Sunday due to closure of venues on Monday - is your ship in Tauranga on a Monday? Could be why your ship's tour was cancelled. Tauranga is a *beautiful* place and NZ is full of great food and wine. Maybe have a nature exploration day and a nice lunch somewhere if you can't find a dedicated tour running that day.

[lovecruzin]

There is a rollcall for this cruise

 

[robncruise]

January 2nd is a statutory holiday in NZ. Probably why tour cancelled.  Venues could be closed and staff holiday pay rates may mean it is not viable to run.