Christchurch, New Zealand cruise port guide
Lyttelton, South Island's leading port, is connected to Christchurch by road and rail tunnels. Wooden houses cling to steep streets above the harbor, bustling with cargo vessels, freighters, sailing yachts and sightseeing launches. Several 19th-century churches add to the town's historic attractions. The Canterbury pilgrims, who arrived in four shiploads at Lyttelton in 1850, made a historic trek across the Port Hills to establish Christchurch. Today, walkers still enjoy the old Bridle Path trail. Hundreds of modern-day pilgrims make the nostalgic hike between Lyttelton and Christchurch annually on the Sunday nearest December 16.
About Christchurch, New Zealand
Cruise ships visiting Christchurch dock at the Port of Lyttelton, the South Island's principal goods-transport terminal and a regular cruise destination. Lyttelton is a historic port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour, separated from Christchurch by the Port Hills.
Quick facts
Cruises visiting Christchurch, New Zealand
Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.
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Canada To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · Australia · 114 nights
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Grand Pacific Explorer from Vancouver
Viking Venus · Worldwide · 92 nights
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Japan To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · New Zealand · 78 nights
from $31,729
$406 / night
11 Night New Zealand Cruise
Celebrity Edge · Oceania · 11 nights
from $1,688
$153 / night
13 Night Best Of New Zealand Cruise
Celebrity Solstice · Australia · 13 nights
from $2,032
$156 / night
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Celebrity Edge · Oceania · 12 nights
from $2,087
$173 / night
Showing the 20 least-expensive of 108 sailings.
Showing 108 Christchurch, New Zealand cruises
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Oct 17, 2027 | 12 |
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Nov 11, 2026 | 9 |
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Jan 28, 2028 | 12 |
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Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
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Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
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Oct 1, 2027 | 11 |
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Feb 1, 2027 | 11 |
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Dec 29, 2027 | 9 |
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Oct 1, 2027 | 10 |
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Oct 1, 2027 | 12 |
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Dec 28, 2026 | 9 |
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Nov 19, 2026 | 12 |
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Oct 1, 2027 | 10 |
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