Akaroa Cruise Ship Dock

Akaroa cruise ship calendar 2020 provides the opportunity to search arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships in Akora Harbour.

Akaroa cruise ship dock. We had booked on a harbour nature cruise with Black Cat Cruises. It is on the east coast of New Zealands south island. The completed in 2020 facility is Christchurchs first purposely-built cruise ship dock with capacity to accommodate the worlds biggest cruise liners.

This story was first published by RNZ A cruise ship which was docked in Akaroa while three people on board were tested for Covid-19 has now left Canterbury. Cruise ship passengers will disembark directly onto the main wharf in Akaroa. Download this seasons schedule here.

Akaroa is a tender cruise port which means cruise ships anchor in the harbor and their passengers are transported via the ships tender boats. Find yourself a perfect spot on the 60-foot 18-meter luxury catamaran which offers a choice of two observation decks that provide plenty of unobstructed views of Akaroas wildlife. Cruise ship port information for Akaroa.

As the main port of call for the Canterbury region Akaroa Harbour is the port for a number of cruise ships every October April. After your cruise ship docks in Akaroa take a nature cruise across the harbor to spot dolphins and admire New Zealands stunning scenery. Please allow enough time for you tender boat to reach the wharf in time for your activity check in.

The new cruise berth is designed to accommodate vessels even of the RCIs Oasis-class - LOA length 362 m weight 225282 GT tons capacity over 5400 passengers plus 2400 crew. Akaroa is located around 80 to 90-minutes drive from Christchurch city and Christchurch International airport. Look out for New Zealands friendly Hectors dolphins the worlds rarest and smallest dolphins and bring your camera along on your shore excursion to photograph soaring volcanic cliffs secluded sea caves and tropical palm trees.

Book on Viator by TripAdvisor. After your cruise ship docks the Akaroa terminal catch the tender to the main wharf making sure to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before your 2-hour nature cruise departs for Akaroa Harbour. Rosemary Lyons who operates this local taxi will be offering a free service around Akaroa on cruise ship days.