How the cruise ship markets started

Hello and welcome to our website,

I set up the ‘Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Markets’ in November 2015 to give the cruise ship passengers/crew & locals an avenue to purchase high quality, New Zealand made products by passionate locals. Little did I know that it would be such a success, this is down to my amazing Leadership Team and very talented stall holders who showcase their product to the world via my markets.

Season 2023/2024 we had 43 markets consisting of the ‘Double Up’s (when two ships are in) and markets when the bigger single ships are in Port. We run our cruise ship markets in the historic Port Chalmers Town Hall. During season 23/24 we had 43,778 passengers through our markets . This customer figure has grown consistently through the years placing us as one of the top 10 tourist attractions here in Dunedin.

During 2021 through to now in 2023, we have grown substantially to be considered one of the best Cruise Ship Markets on the New Zealand Cruise Ship circuit. We are holding 44 CSM this 24/25 season and this year we celebrate our 10 years of operation as markets created especially for the cruise ship passengers.

During 2019 we also won the West Harbour Community Board award for our ‘Outstanding Contribution’ to our community. I have stall holders from all over the south island, but most are from Port Chalmers and the West Harbour area. Your support of my 160 stall holders is appreciated.

We take our markets to other venues and work with our collaborative partners. We will be holding our annual Christmas Artisan Market on the 24th November 2024 at the Edgar Centre from 9am to 5pm. We do hope you will join us to support our stallholders.

Thank you!

Julie

PCAM & PCCSM Owner/Operator