The heavy southerly swell in Turanganui-a-Kiwa/Poverty Bay forced the cancellation of the cruise ship Noordam’s visit to Gisborne yesterday.
A ships’ agent said the skipper decided on Tuesday that sea conditions would be too difficult. The big ship stayed in Napier on Tuesday night before heading on to Tauranga yesterday.
Noordam calls here again next Monday, when hopefully weather and sea conditions will be suitable for the final cruise ship visit to Gisborne this season to proceed.
