Boat Tours in Christchurch 7 options
From NZ$ 260 · all run daily · departures between 07:30 and 09:30 · most take 6h–9h 30m
Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & CheeseFull-day tour from Christchurch to Akaroa with hotel pickup, nature cruise spotting Hector's dolphins and penguins, cheese tasting, and optional lunch.
- 312 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Every day
- 08:30
Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and puntingSmall-group Christchurch tour with local guide, gondola views, historic tramway and Avon River punting. Lunch included, 6 hours.
- 140 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 6h
- Every day
- 09:00
Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour CruisePrivate 6-hour day trip from Christchurch through volcanic Banks Peninsula to Akaroa village, with catamaran cruise to spot Hector's dolphins and local cheese tasting.
- 8 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 6h
Lyttleton cruise excursion: Christchurch, Akaroa or KaikouraPrivate tour from Lyttleton port visiting Christchurch, Akaroa, Arthur's Pass, or Kaikoura for whale watching.
- 5 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Akaroa Day Tour: Giant's House & Dolphin CruiseFull-day Akaroa tour from Christchurch with local guide, lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and your choice of Giant's House mosaic garden or harbour dolphin cruise.
- 5 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h–8h
- Every day
- 07:30
Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps GorgeHelicopter flight over the Southern Alps and Waimakariri River, then a 30-minute jet boat ride through the gorge with an expert driver.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day
- 09:30
Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine sceneryFull-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with 30-minute jet-boat ride, Castle Hill limestone formations, and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch and hotel pickup.
- 2 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:00
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & CheeseOur pickPickup offered | NZ$ 290 per person | 9h 30m | 4.65★ · 312 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and puntingTop ratedGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 399 per person | 6h | 4.96★ · 140 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour CruiseBest valueGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 260 per person | 6h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Every day | English |
| Lyttleton cruise excursion: Christchurch, Akaroa or KaikouraPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 325 per person | 7h–8h | 4.80★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 4 start times | English |
| Akaroa Day Tour: Giant's House & Dolphin CruiseGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 579 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps GorgeGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 899 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine sceneryPickup offered | NZ$ 374 per person | 10h | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Lyttleton cruise excursion: Christchurch, Akaroa or Kaikoura (NZ$ 325)
Boat Tours in Christchurch at a glance
- Our pick: Akaroa Full Day Tour from Christchurch: Cruise & Cheese, NZ$ 290 (9h 30m, 4.65★ · 312).
- Top rated: Christchurch city tour with gondola, tramway and punting, NZ$ 399 (6h, 4.96★ · 140).
- Best value: Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour Cruise, NZ$ 260 (6h, 4.50★ · only 8 reviews).
Real price per person across the 7 options: NZ$ 260–NZ$ 899 (median NZ$ 374). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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