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Christchurch shore excursion
Great shore excursion that allowed private time in Christchurch and really enjoyed the jet boat tour.
Operator response
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6h 30min
- Price from
- $141 / person
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 38 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Leisure Tours
Description
Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining historic landmarks and the existing beauty of this picturesque city. Then enjoy A rare opportunity to Jet Boat on the Waimakariri River, a fast flowing shallow braided river where you will experience jet boating at its very best.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $141
- Child (ages 3–13)
- $103
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $29
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Leisure Tours
The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.
Best spot to admire some spectacular views over the City, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Mona Vale
Time spent walking through Mona Vale Gardens with its picturesque Gardens, Ponds & river.
Cathedral Square
Time spent on foot exploring Cathedral Square
Lunch Break
Jet Boating on the Waimakariri River - 30 minute exhilarating ride
What's included
Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Jet-boat ride
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pick up and drop off
Live commentary on board
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
38 reviews
How it compares in Christchurch
- No. 40 by number of reviews among 339 tours in Christchurch
- Starting price $141 is 28% below the typical $195 for tours of similar length in Christchurch
Excurgo comparison of 339 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Life-vests and splash-proof jackets provided on jet-boat
- 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
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Not suitable for child aged 2 and under
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $141 per person for this Christchurch experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–13 pay from $103, adults from $141.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Meeting instructions will be sent upon booking. Please note that the default time for this tour is 8.30am but this can be amended depending on your cruise ships arrival and departure times.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(38)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Christchurch tour... or earthquake tour?
Was a lovely tour and jet boat experience. We had Joseph as our guide and he told us lots of stories especially about the earthquakes and aftermath. It felt a bit too much like an earthquake tour with him describing almost every other building that had fallen or was abandoned. The jet boat was good fun, not too high speeds with a few turns
Operator response
Thank you for your review and your comments and noted.
H
Full Throttle Fun
Very cool experience. My heart was racing after we got finished. Must do experience and our guide Scottie was fantastic!
Operator response
When you have scotty at the wheel there is a lot to take in. He does his best to ensure a full on fullfilling tour.
S
Christchurch overview, gardens, football & jet boat ride.
We were docked at Littleton on a cruise and they picked us up from the free shuttle and brought us back in a timely fashion. They ended up putting several ventures together so we went for a walk in the free BEAUTIFUL gardens then the food hall downtown & also drove around town learning a lot about Christchurch and their devastating earthquakes from our guide. Then we dropped people off at the Antarctica Experience & the zoo and the rest of us went to the river and had our 30 minute jet boat ride. The driver was great. It was a lot of fun and then we went back and picked up the other passengers from their events and returned back.
Operator response
Great review and comments - sounds like you packed a lot in to your day excursion which is fabulous. Informative, fun and timing was not an issue - perfect!
M
Great trip and informative guide.
A great trip with our guide Greg who was super informative and interesting. We started out with panoramic views over Christchurch to understand the layout of the city, followed by a walk around the Mona Vale Gardens which were stunning. There a tour around the city centre seeing a lot of the sights finishing up with lunch at the Riverside area. Finally, the jet boat ride which was great fun with our driver explaining how the river impacts on the city.
Operator response
Thank you for your comments and so pleased you had a great time exploring our city - topped off with jet boat thrills. A great day all round!
D
Enjoyable tour of...
Enjoyable tour of Christchurch with a very knowledgeable driver/ guide along with a thrilling Jet boat ride
Operator response
Thank you for your review and so pleased you enjoyed the jet boat thrills. A great way to see the Waimakariri River up close.
S
Great tour of Christchurch
This was a great tour to see the sights of Christchurch with a knowledgable and accommodating guide Joseph. The company put 3 different tours on one mini bus which was the only negative as it meant approx extra 90 minutes of driving and waiting dropping off and picking up and waiting for the others - meaning we were gone from 9am - 4:40pm a long day in the bus. Not our guides fault. Pre tour great communication and responsive with easy to follow directions.
Operator response
Great comments and thank you for highlighting Joseph. It is always tricky satisfying everyone and do our best to ensure a great experience for all.
K
Joseph, our driver and...
Joseph, our driver and guide was very engaging (and funny). We learned so much about Christchurch throughout the day. The areas he took us through and stopped at were brilliant, the day was very well timed and the jetboat ride was just the cream on the cake. Brilliant day.
Operator response
Sounds like a brilliant day all round. Joseph had fun too!
S
A terrific day out in...
A terrific day out in Christchurch! Our tour guide, Joseph was heaps of fun and super informative. You can tell he really loves his home town and knows so much about it. The Jet boat experience was also amazing. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Great review - thank you. And thank you for mentioning Joseph - you are right, he loves his city!
J
More sightseeing then jet boating
Had hoped the jet boat ride was more than a quickie! It was fun, just know it’s a 20 minute activity at the end of sightseeing Christchurch!
Operator response
Thank you for your review - yep the jet boat is short, sharp snappy and great fun. It is designed to ensure a taste whilst encompassing a city tour and meeting your ship's deadlines.
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4.7(38) Free cancellation