Rugby World Cup 2011 – Cruise your way there
There is a shortage of hotel rooms already for the 2011 RWC being held in New Zealand for the second time.
Rugby fans who stay afloat on cruise ships providing accommodation during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will find themselves in the heart of the action.
Three cruise liners that have been confirmed as floating hotels will provide beds and transport for several thousand rugby fans during the major event.
The ships will berth in Auckland, Wellington and in the South Island port of Lyttelton near Christchurch ensuring visitors are well placed to enjoy top class action on the field as well as luxury on the water.
In Auckland the cruise liners will berth in the central city, close to restaurants, shops and transport facilities. Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour is already an entertainment hub, and further development on Queen’s Wharf will increase the waterfront activity by providing a central visitor area for fans and cruise ship passengers during the event.