Akaroa Cruise Ship Excursions
Akaroa and Lyttleton Shore Excursions.
Akaroa cruise ship excursions. Akaroa Bay Cruise Formed by an ancient volcanic crater Akaroa harbor is home to an amazingly diverse population of marine life so an Akaroa Bay Cruise is a popular excursion. Akaroa is a beautiful port to visit. While your cruise ship is docked in Akaroa port take a guided shore excursion to Christchurch and nearby Canterbury via the scenic bays and coves of the Banks Peninsula.
Travel by luxury coach for panoramic views of the Akaroa Harbour and the local bays including Duvauchelle Barrys Bay Robinsons Bay and Takamatua. The Ultimate Small Group Scenic Shore Excursion Depart the beautiful tranquil harbour of Akaroa to explore the historic French and British settlement village of the same name with its colonial architecture galleries craft stores and cafes all nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. Having met your guide just a few steps from the tender jetty in Akaroa we head out through this very French town which retains it Gallic charm even.
Top of the billing is a close-up encounter with the 4ft 13m long the worlds smallest dolphin the Hector dolphin found only in New Zealand waters. AKA-11 Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise 200 hrs. Departing from Akaroa drive through the picturesque Banks Peninsula to Christchurch.
Local Akaroa Bays Sightseeing Tour. We welcome all ages with a good basic level of fitness anyone can participate as long as you can get in and out of a kayak. This tour from Akaroa to Christchurch is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Book on Viator part of TripAdvisor. Your 4-hour tour starts with a pickup at 930am from Akaroa Main wharf or the Akaroa Information.
Its a short walk up the wharf where you come across the Akaroa i-Site. The cruise ship tenders dock at the main wharf. December to March is the best time to visit Akaroa with July being the coldest and also the wettest.
