Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so).
Also we pride ourselves on our homemade light lunch and the fact we can pick up from the ship.
All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
This trip starts from either your ship or in Napier city, then bus one hour into the heart of the north island. Thie activity is a scenic raft trip down grade 2 rapids whilie listening to bird song. Also included is a narrative on the local history of the area going right back 80 million years, through to pre european times with local maori and into the near past and present. This activity is also great for families with children being able to swim down river and drinking the fresh water all in a safe environment. Grade 2 rapids are fun but small so if you dont wish to get to wet dont jump in. Photos of your trip are available either mailed to you or on our facebook page free of charge. A homemade light lunch is provided afterwards before heading back to your ship or to Napier to checkout Art deco buildings. Timewise we like everyone back on board your ship 2 hours before ship departure. All safety and rafting equipment is supplied, just bring Bathers if you wish, a towel and sunscreen.
Options
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
Pickup included
Reviews
163 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a wonderful tour....
Deena R,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a wonderful tour. Deon and his wife Jo are great. It was so relaxing and a lot of fun.. It’s a mild river, so it’s great if older family members want to attend. I highly recommend this tour.
Great day
Linda A,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great day with fun, laughs, great people and great hosts. Highly recommend this activity and this operator Thanks again it was fun
Great excursion with a personal touch
Lori M,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Superior service ! Dion contacted us several times ahead of the excursion to make sure we clearly understood where to meet (tricky port). We had a great time and laughed almost the whole day. They provide everything you need stay warm and safe, even included a great lunch. Our group had two first time rafters and Dion made sure to make them feel comfortable. Great day and highly recommend!
You will be back in time for gangway up - DO IT
amanda s,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you are worried about not getting back to your cruise on time….DON’T BE!!!! David was our guide on the 1hr bus trip to base. He was so knowledgeable for only being in NZ 16yrs??? Loved his jokes😝 Scenery to base is amazing with lots of recent facts about the area. Not going to spoil it for you. This was the best shore excursion during our cruise to NZ. We had 2 port cancellations due to bad weather, but this excursion was THE highlight of our trip! Deon is an absolute hoot and Mike our river guide was so knowledgeable about the area. Together this team made this a most memorable trip. Not to mention the beautiful & serene scenery on the river! To top it all off, Deon’s lovely wife provided us with a scrummy yummy lunch, snacks & drinks.❤️ JUST DO IT! Thanks Deon and Mike for keeping us dry…ish;-)
Rafting was very fun. The...
shellsub,
Mar 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rafting was very fun. The guide, Deon, was very entertaining. We floated for 2 hours and were treated to a lovely lunch at his home by his wife. I especially liked they provided us with all the equipment we needed.
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