Cruise Season 2023-2024

Pre-Booked Tours

Passengers who have pre-booked independent tours (this is all activities not booked directly with the onboard shorex team) departing Lyttelton can shuttle to Norwich Quay in Lyttelton to meet their tours or private transfers.

Meeting relatives and friends

There are free shuttles departing from the cruise berth which will drop you into Lyttelton and drop you on Norwich Quay.

Christchurch Gondola

Passengers who wish to travel to the Christchurch Gondola can take a pre-booked shore excursion directly from the cruise berth to the Gondola return.

Shuttle to Christchurch

Alternatively, passengers can take an affordable shuttle direct from the cruise berth into New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch.  The shuttle is expected to cost $8-$15 return, depending on the cruise line.  The shuttle to Christchurch drops passengers off at The Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street. 

There will also be a day ticket for the local bus service which will be $10 a day, and there will a representative from the bus company - Metro on Norwich Quay in Lyttelton (if the cruise shuttle is taken to Lyttelton).

What can I expect if I visit Lyttelton?

Lyttelton is a small harbour community and is a great destination to pick up grocery supplies, grab a coffee or a drink and check out the small boutique shops.