This presentation reports on the findings of a survey of cruise visitor perceptions, expenditure and activity in Akaroa, New Zealand. It also presents data relating to stakeholder interviews with tourism business stakeholders experiences of hosting cruise visitors in Akaroa. These findings were presented at a special meeting of Akaroa tourism operators and stakeholders, and was co-hosted by Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism and Akaroa District Promotions, on 17 June 2013.