Bay of Plenty locals will get the chance to connect with cruise ship passengers travelling on board the Celebrity Solstice at a special event in Mount Maunganui next Thursday.
It will be the cruise ship's first overnight visit to Tauranga this season, and the occasion will be celebrated as the ship crew bring the iconic silent disco experience off the cruise ship and into Coronation Park for both passengers and locals to enjoy.
Tourism Bay of Plenty chief executive Kristin Dunne said the event would give locals a chance to get a taste of some of the entertainment offered on board a cruise ship and show some of the hospitality the Bay of Plenty was known for.
"This event is the first time locals and cruise ship passengers will come together socially. It will provide a truly special visitor experience for the cruise ship passengers, allowing them to have a land-based experience and connect with our welcoming locals," Dunne said.
The event, a collaboration between Tourism Bay of Plenty, Royal Caribbean and Little Big Events, will take place during a Picnic in the Park that Little Big Events are putting on especially for the occasion.
