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All aboard! Rainbow’s End has announced that at 10am on Friday, October 24, it will officially welcome Kiwis to ride its brand-new Pirate Ship, Pacifica – named for the final ocean she sailed to reach her new home.
The original Pirate Ship was a firm favourite for almost 40 years before being decommissioned in 2017 due to the limited availability of replacement parts. Kiwi love for the ride never wavered, and after repeated requests from fans, Rainbow’s End began work in late 2022 to bring a brand-new Pirate Ship home for Kiwis.
Built to rigorous specifications by German manufacturer HUSS, the ship is now in its final stages of completion with upgraded theming and enhanced guest care features.
Rainbow’s End has gone above and beyond to ensure the Pacifica’s return is one to remember. Final theming is underway, alongside immersive storytelling elements to bring the Pirate Ship story to life including the transformation of the original figurehead, Captain Esmerelda, into a living character, plus a brand-new sea shanty and an accompanying children’s book.
“Pacifica has been nearly three years in the making, and it has been a project filled with passion and excitement,” says Rainbow’s End CEO Susan Mudie.
“The team and I have watched it slowly come to life, and in these past couple of months especially, you can feel the energy and anticipation building in the air. We feel privileged to be bringing a new ship home.”
