Harbour Cruises

General information

Being an island nation, water activities have always been an important part of any New Zealand experience. This is certainly the case in Christchurch where you will find a number of exciting and memorable harbour cruises.

Encounter rare dolphins, blue penguins, coastal marine birdlife, important historical sites and much more on these varied cruises that take you to some of the best sight seeing spots in Christchurch.

Get a completely different view of Christchurch by experiencing a harbour cruise, it's a great way to see the area, learn a few interesting facts and meet new people at the same time.

Cruises

Christchurch Wildlife Cruises

Enjoy the sights of the beautiful Lyttelton Harbour while encountering the Hector's Dolphin, the world's smallest dolphin Learn about Lyttelton's fascinating history, including early Maori and European settler sites. Continue further on with your wildlife cruise and spot Little Blue Penguins and coastal marine birdlife such as spotted shags and numerous species of gulls.

Akaroa Harbour Cruises

Only 90 minutes drive from Christchurch is the wonderfully unique French Village of Akaroa. There's no better way to see this charming town than by a harbour cruise. Cruise around an extinct volcanic crater, see the rare Hector's Dolphin, spot sea birds and maybe the very rare White Flippered Little Blue Penguin. Other spots of note include the Cathedral Cave and a working salmon farm.

Islands Adventures

Explore two historically famous islands in the Lyttelton Harbour area. Both Ripapa and Quail Islands have unique historical significance to both Christchurch and New Zealand. Ripapa Island Historical Reserve was once the site of a Maori pa, before becoming a Fort and eventually being home to the famous prisoner, Count Felix Von Luckner. Quail Island was originally used as a quarantine station, it later became the training ground for legendary Antarctica explorers Scott and Shackleton. Today it serves as a great walking destination.

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