Auckland’s annual Superyacht Welcome Function took place tonight with the largest crew turn out to-date for the event, which marks the opening of the 2025 summer cruising season in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Superyacht Welcome Function attracted a huge turn out, including more than 250 owners, captains, crew and industry leaders.

“We’re thrilled to see such a robust turnout with the largest gathering of superyacht attendees in the Southern Hemisphere,” said NZ Marine executive director, Peter Busfield.

“We know that New Zealand’s popularity as a refit and cruising destination is going from strength to strength, and we couldn’t be more pleased to host greater numbers than ever at our annual superyacht welcoming event, which marks the start of our summer cruising season.”