Here are the most popular excursions for visitors to Napier. We have teamed up with Viator to offer the best excursion programme for cruise ships guests – usually at significant savings to similar excursions offered by cruise lines
Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Make the most of a short time on land on this comprehensive tour of Napier’s highlights. Tour the Art Deco city in an Art Deco bus, with large windows and a viewing deck at the back where you can get great photos. Listen to live commentary as you drive around the city, spotting landmarks and stopping at the beautiful Art Deco National Tobacco building, the Mission Estate winery, and more.
3 hours
from around £63
Half Day Sights and Tastes Tour in Napier
We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 3 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has.
We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after
3 – 4 hours
from around £73
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
Cruise ship passengers who want an active adventure while on land will love this white-water rafting expedition from Napier. The rapids are an easy class II, so even first-timers and older kids can join in. Admire the views of the native bush, listen to birdsong, and even go for a swim in the gentle river if you like. Photos of your trip will be provided after.
5 hours 30 minutes
from around £102
Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour
Be driven around sunny Hawke’s Bay and get a taste of the region’s well-regarded wines on this small-group tour. There’s no need to choose a sober driver as you’ll be chauffeured around a handful of wineries, leaving you free to sample as many wines as you want. Learn how to translate winemaking jargon and enjoy wine-tasting like a professional.
4 – 5 hours
from around £77
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.