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One can only guess how many umbrellas were turned inside out by the wind as thousands of unsuspecting passengers stepped off their luxury cruise ship and into Wellington’s windy embrace this morning.

Royal Carribbean’s megaliner, Ovation of the Seas – the fourth largest cruise ship in the world and the largest to ever visit New Zealand – brought more than 6300 people with it when it docked in the capital today.

The ship’s hotel director, John Rae, said there were 4762 passengers on this voyage, and there were about 1600 crew as well.

For captain Henrik Loy, being in charge of a ship carrying the population of a small town is “a dream come true”.

“For me, I thrive on this kind of pressure.

This is what I’m trained for, this is where I get to use my talents,” he said.

Loy joined the ship today to take over from another captain.

Despite the numerous attractions – surfing and skydiving simulators, bionic bartenders,