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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 18:47.  Updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 18:52.

Passengers of the Queen Elizabeth are greeted by the ‘Unuaki ‘o Tonga cultural dance group. Vuna Wharf. 24 February 2015

Over 2000 visitors arrived in Nuku’alofa on board two cruise ships today much to the delight of tourist operators and handicraft vendors, who were at the wharf to sell their products and services.

The Queen Elizabeth from England arrived at Vuna Wharf with 1811 passengers and 983 crewmembers at about 6:00am. The passengers including Tongan were mainly from the United Kingdom, with many also coming from the United States, New Zealand and Germany.

An hour and a half later, the Asuka II from Japan docked at Queen Salote harf with 563 passengers and 472 crew. Passengers were mainly Japanese, with a few Americans and Australians.

Traditional dancing and the Tonga Police band welcomed the visitors at the wharf.

Both cruises departed Tonga this afternoon, with the Queen Elizabeth who arrived from Samoa heading to New Zealand; while the Asuka II left for Tahiti after arriving from New Zealand.

This is the second time this year that two cruise ships have visited Nuku’alofa on the same day.

Tonga Tourism has listed a total of 16 cruise ships to visit Tonga this year.

Passengers of the Queen Elizabeth are treated to Tongan cultural performances at Vuna Wharf. 24 February 2015
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