Explorer of Seas docks in Bay
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Save The Explorer of the Seas. Photo/George Novak
The MS Explorer of the Seas has just docked in the Port of Tauranga.
The cruise ship arrived from Napier this morning and will sail out to Auckland later tonight.
The ship boast 15 decks, 10 pools and whirl pools and 15 clubs, bars and lounges.
Explorer of the Seas statistics
Gross Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,025 ft
Max Beam: 157.5 ft
Draft : 29 ft
Cruising Speed: 22 knots
The Explorer of the
Seas became the largest cruise ship to dock in Tauranga, on its maiden voyage to the city late last year.