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Jet boat full of people cruises through the water
Tram parked outside cafe on New Regent Street in central Christchurch
Jet boat full of people cuts through the water with large wake
Cruise ship sails through Banks Peninsula on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Panoramic shot of Banks Peninsula on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand

Akaroa Cruise Excursion - Christchurch Sightseeing & Jetboating

By Cruise Shore Trips
5 out of 10
Features
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Tour of Christchurch's main highlights & popular landmarks
  • Exhilarating shallow-river adventure aboard a jet boat
  • Brief stop at Botanic Gardens
  • History of 2011 Christchurch earthquake & rebuilding process
  • Professional, friendly & knowledgeable tour guides

Activity location

    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • 7520, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Christchurch
  • What's includedWhat's includedJetboating experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from Akaroa port
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy their own seat.
  • This tour departs Akaroa at 10:30 AM and departs Christchurch at 3:00 pm, returning to Akaroa by 4:30 PM. This ensures you have plenty of time before your cruise ship departure.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • This tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers.
  • If you are not on a Cruise Ship you cannot do this tour
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Take a tour of central Christchurch's main landmarks, and then get on a jet boat and speed through the waters of the lower Waimakariri River. Along the way, appreciate a variety of New Zealand scenery, including towering mountains and sprawling plains.

Get picked up from your cruise ship in Akaroa and depart for Christchurch, travelling along the Akaroa Highway. Along the way, admire several of New Zealand's scenic wonders, including Akaroa Harbour, Little River, Lake Forsyth, Lake Ellesmere, the Southern Alps, and the Canterbury Plains.

Arrive in Christchurch and visit the world-famous Botanic Gardens. Afterwards, see the main sites of central Christchurch, surveying the extensive damage from the 2011 earthquake and the work being done to rebuild the city.

Get on a jet boat, “The Braided Blast,” and blast out onto the snow-fed Waimakariri River, as your driver speeds and spins in waters that sometimes barely cover the ground beneath them. Experience the thrill of jet boating through shallow, shifting, ever-changing river flats. At the end of your ride, return to Akaroa and your cruise ship.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAkaroa Harbour Wharf
    • Akaroa Harbour Wharf
    • 7520, Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand