The largest ship to visit New Zealand is back in Auckland as part of her third world voyage.
Queen Mary 2 docked soon after daylight on Thursday and is due to sail on Thursday.
The ship first called into Auckland in February 2007, on her maiden voyage.
New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper is to parade a selection from her 2011 summer collections on the ship's poolside decks.
The 345-metre long ship is halfway through a 101-day world voyage and due to leave at 8pm for the Bay of Islands.
It can carry up to 2620 guests.
She is due to return to New Zealand next year. Her sister ship, the Queen Elizabeth, is also due to visit on her maiden world voyage next February.
Fares on Queen Mary 2's 2011 world voyage begin at $5629 for an 18-night cruise, covering only the Auckland to Hong Kong segment.
