Membership
Be part of the voice of cruise in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NZCA brings together cruise and tourism partners to deliver strong advocacy, promotion, education, and support for a thriving, sustainable cruise sector.
As a member, your business joins the collective voice shaping the future of cruise in New Zealand. You'll gain insider insights, timely updates, and opportunities to connect with key industry players.
Cruise success doesn't happen by chance. Managed growth means ships in port, passengers exploring, and visitor spending flowing into local businesses and communities. Your membership directly supports this — helping ensure New Zealand remains an attractive, well-managed cruise destination for the long term.
Membership will deliver value to your business through:
- Insights into global trends – how they will impact New Zealand and key New Zealand cruise research and statistics
- Opportunities to maximise growth through increased engagement with stakeholders and understanding of this unique sector
- Regional and national advocacy supporting cruise-friendly legislation and maintaining New Zealand’s “cruise-friendly” reputation
- Support of cruise initiatives that will benefit New Zealand
Membership Tiers
Platinum / Kiato
$15,000 + GST / annum
For industry leaders and significant players, including ports/anchorages receiving more than 50 calls per year.
Enquire NowGold / Hoe Urungi
$8,000 + GST / annum
Ideal for key industry operators, including ports with under 50 calls per year, ground handlers, shipping agents, airlines, airports, cruise lines, larger RTOs and regional maritime authorities.
Enquire NowSilver / Raa Ngongohau
$4,000 + GST / annum
Suggested for medium-sized businesses in the cruise sector, including ports and RTOs with under 20 calls, ground handlers, shipping agents, and medium-large accommodation/service providers.
Join NowBronze / Raa Matua
$1,500 + GST / annum
Designed for smaller operators managing limited vessel calls per year, including ground handlers, RTOs, boutique ports, providores, and niche accommodation/cruise tourism services.
Join NowAssociate / Raa Tanake
$500 + GST / annum
A starter membership available for the first three years. Suitable for small service and tour operators, retailers, restaurants, and indirect affiliates looking to explore opportunities within the cruise industry.
Join NowMembership Benefits
All memberships help power our core mission: advocating with central and local government to influence cruise policy, promoting New Zealand to global cruise lines, and providing a trusted channel to help resolve issues and ensure ongoing cruise success.
We advocate and act on behalf of all our members every day. In addition to our core activities, the below chart shows the exclusive benefits of each membership level to help you decide which level is right for your business:
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| Benefits | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Associate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CEO meeting | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Exclusive invite-only meetings with visiting cruise line executives | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Dedicated NZCA liaison to fast-track support and connect you with key industry contacts | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Priority reserved seating plus opportunity for a sponsored panel or speaking role at the conference + 1 complimentary conference pass | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Prominent logo and profile featured on NZCA website, newsletters, and annual reports | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Guaranteed spot on outbound NZCA delegations with direct introductions to cruise decision-makers | ✓ | Priority | - | - | - |
| Annual meeting with NZCA Board | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Invitations to ministerial/cruise executive meetings | ✓ | ✓ | Opportunity | - | - |
| NZCA availability for board/senior leadership meetings | ✓ | ✓ | Opportunity | - | - |
| Access to cruise line workshops | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Option to attend Seatrade Miami on NZCA stand (registration only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Opportunity | - |
| Eligibility to stand for the NZCA board (criteria apply) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Voting rights for the NZCA Board | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Early access to data and research (incl. EIA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Regional liaison before/during/after season | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Representation at Seatrade events & meeting intel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Access to ground handler database | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Preference for inclusion in NZCA famils | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discounted conference entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advocacy with central/local government | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practical advice and insights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regular email updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to NZCA website for promotion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |