• Leisure Tours - The standard start time is 8:30 AM or up to one hour after your ship begins disembarkation, depending on the docking time.
• Akaroa - This day tour covers the Banks Peninsula and the twin harbors of Lyttelton and Akaroa, offering numerous photo opportunities of stunning scenery, including Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere, the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps of the South Island, and views of Christchurch from the Sign of the Takahe, located on the hills directly above the city.

From Lyttelton, the tour navigates the inner bays of Lyttelton Harbour, Corsair Bay, Cass Bay, Rapaki, and Governor’s Bay, then crosses Gebbies Pass to the Akaroa Highway towards Akaroa. Stops include Birdlings Flat, a shingle beach at the tip of Banks Peninsula with impressive views of the rugged southern coastline, and the hilltop entrance to Akaroa, offering a breathtaking view and photo opportunity of the entire Akaroa Harbour.

• Black Cat Cruises - Join Black Cat for a two-hour nature cruise on Akaroa Harbour. This fully narrated cruise of the spectacular harbor features a variety of native marine life. You will typically see the rare Hector’s Dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals, and the Little Blue Penguin, along with numerous native marine birds that inhabit this coastline.

• Lunch - (if option chosen)
• Lunch
• Driver/guide
• Sightseeing nature cruise
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Port pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

A shore excursion highlighting the magnificent scenery of the Banks Peninsula and its twin harbours of Lyttelton & Akaroa. From Lyttelton travel through the harbours inner bays through Gebbies Pass, Lakes Ellesmere & Forsyth and onto the hilltop overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy a two-hour nature cruise in Akaroa Harbour, with usual sightings of the rare Hector’s Dolphins and other native marine wildlife, followed by an optional lunch at Bully Hayes. In the afternoon, visit a cheese factory and stop on the hills overlooking Christchurch for great views of the city and Canterbury Plains.

• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.