Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Jet-boat ride
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pick up and drop off
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christchurch shore excursion
stshelt,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great shore excursion that allowed private time in Christchurch and really enjoyed the jet boat tour.
Christchurch tour... or earthquake tour?
Francesca S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was 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
Full Throttle Fun
Heather B,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very cool experience. My heart was racing after we got finished. Must do experience and our guide Scottie was fantastic!
Christchurch overview, gardens, football & jet boat ride.
Sally M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Great trip and informative guide.
michaelbU1579LD,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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.
Enjoyable tour of...
Doreen G,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyable tour of Christchurch with a very knowledgeable driver/ guide along with a thrilling Jet boat ride
Great tour of Christchurch
Samantha H,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This 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.
Joseph, our driver and...
Krystle P,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph, 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.
A terrific day out in...
Suzanne J,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
More sightseeing then jet boating
Joan W,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Had 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!
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