Ovation of the Seas returns to Sydney after NZ volcano disaster

Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney Harbour. AAP

Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney Harbour. Source: AAP

The Ovation of the Seas has docked at Circular Quay, a week after the volcanic eruption at New Zealand's White Island that killed at least 16 people.


The cruise ship which had taken holiday makers to New Zealand's White Island before a deadly volcano eruption, has docked in Sydney Harbour, with one passenger describing the "sombre" mood onboard.

Some 47 people, including 24 Australian citizens and four permanent residents, were on the island when the volcano erupted a week ago.

The Australians were on a tour of the the island from the cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, which docked at Circular Quay early on Monday after completing its journey.

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