SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 9 most popular napier tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Easy grade 2 white-water rafting on the Mohaka River near Napier, with culture stories, a homemade lunch, and cruise-friendly timing.
Most Popular“Awesome day! Deon & crew provided the BEST experience. Friendly, informative guides, brilliant rafting adventure & a yummy lunch provided”
Half-day Napier and Hawke’s Bay shore tour with Art Deco stories, Bluff Hill views, two premium winery tastings, plus extra stops.
“We were so lucky we arrived for the Art Deco Festival! Highly recommend visiting the area when this is on! Our tour guide Kristen (sorry if wrong spelling?) was awesome! Such a beautiful lady, she had a hat and bow tie selection for all of us to wear if we wanted to so we could…”
Napier’s Art Deco highlights in a short, shore-friendly scenic tour with photo stops, ocean views, and live commentary from local guides.
“Overall a great tour, would highly recommend, the art deco bus was great although a little bumpy but had a good laugh”
A 4-hour Hawke’s Bay and Napier shore tour with port pickup, Art Deco streets, honey tastings, and big views from Te Mata Peak.
“Wonderful way to spend our port time. Saw a lot and learned a lot. Small group was great for stopping many times for photos. Our guide, Kirsty, was great! Very enjoyable!!”
4-hour Napier Art Deco and Hawke’s Bay overview with honey, lookouts, Te Mata Peak views, and Hastings orchards for cruise-ready value.
“John was very knowledgable and brought Napier to life . The story of the destruction from the earthquake and then the rebuild was fascinating”
Self-guided e-bike ride from Napier to Hawke’s Bay wineries on cycle paths, with gear provided and flexible, optional tasting stops.
“An excellent experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the day exploring Napier on e-bikes. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this excursion”
Napier Art Deco and wine shore excursion from the port: earthquake stories, Church Road or Mission Estate tastings, plus beer and cider.
“we were picked up in the town of Napier with a group of other people. It was a very lovely tour. Wine tasting was great. The beer was very good. Lots of information and beautiful art deco houses to see. I highly recommend this company and tour”
A 4-hour small-group shore excursion in Napier with Art Deco sights, Te Mata Peak views, and an easy ride between Napier and Hastings.
“Lovely excursion with a wonderful guide. Learned so much about Napier and it’s history. The guide was so knowledgeable and kind! I left my phone at one of the stops and he was so gracious in turning around to go back for it. Read more”
Napier Art Deco tour with port pickup: Marine Parade, Bluff Hill lookout, and the National Tobacco Building in a small-group mini-bus.
“We did two tours with Maggie over the Nov. 1 weekend in Napier - the whirlwind tour and a custom 4 hour wine tasting tour. She went out of her way to show off her city and region. The highlight was lunch at the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course club house.Thanks for making our stay in…”
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