Cruise Ship shore excursions, the ultimate local tour, things to see, and things to do in Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

CRUISE SHIP VISITORS:

We are now taking enquiries, and bookings for the 2009 - 2010 season please enquire now.

We have yet to place the itinerary for the 2010 - 2011 cruise ship visits.

Please click here and make your enquiry

Choose the Cruise Ship Napier excursion itinerary option as below in the yellow boxes,

or enquire about your own personal tour experience - Limited seats must be pre-booked

We have designed an informative, practical, Hawke's Bay "regional overview" experience below, to compliment visiting Cruise Ship timetables. The itineraries below, will suit most Napier stopovers. Please check if this will apply to your cruise. This has to be the best Cruise Ship Itinerary available - a complete overview experience. Book now to avoid disappointments. Limited seats.

For those of you that are in Port for shorter periods, we can design a package to suit, please enquire

Comments from recent Clients:

2009 - 2010 Season

Just thought I would drop you a line and again thank you for a wonderful day our family had exploring your town and region.

The personal service you showed our group gave us great memories of our holiday cruising around the east coast of New Zealand.

Napier is a fascinating town and I can see why you are passionate about the area.

Again thank you John and I hope you continue the good work you do.

John (group of 6) from Australia. Pacific Jewel. 8th Feb 2010.

We have had a wonderful day with a very knowledgeable Guide. Particularly enjoyed the visit to Te Mata Peak. Mission Winery and the art Deco of Napier...Great stuff..!

Gay and Steven, from United Kingdom. Sun Princess. 4th January 2010

John, you kept us captivated the whole tour and showed us all that Napier has to offer. Thank you so much.

Jo-ann and Natalie from Australia. Sun Princess. 4th Dec 2009

Thank you for a great day. You showed us more than we could have wished for. I can see why you have the passion for this job, what a wonderful part of the world you live in.

Bill, from USA. Sun Princess. 21st Nov 2009

John, your web site does not do your tours justice. We had a fantastic day, more than we had imagined possible. Will not hesitate to recommend your tours to others. Thank you.

Robyn from USA. Amsterdam. 13th Nov 2009

Awesome tour !!! Thank you for your gracious hospitality and beautiful tour. John is super.

Joe and Trish from Florida, USA. Dawn Princess. 10th November 2009

Thank you for showing us an absolutely perfect day in Napier. You put together a tour that gave us the best of everything. Your narrative your gracious company and the spots you chose to share with us will create a memory that will last forever. Julie and Bob from California, USA. Dawn princess. 10th November 2009

2008 - 2009 Season

Great Tour, Comfortable van, very interesting, very professional and good information. Wonderful tour - we will recommend !

Wayne, Fran, Paul, Glenda and Carol and Husband. (Group of 6) Volendam, Nov 21st 2008

(Wayne's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

Group comments: Fantastic tour, we had a great time, thank you John, the tour was just great, we will certainly recommend you!

Harvey, Gerald, Jack & Lisa, Ed & Joy, Gerald & Laura. - (Mixed group) from Canada & USA. Volendam, 27th Oct 2008

(Harvey's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

Thank you for a wonderful tour. Great commentary and we enjoyed the individualised itinerary.

Mark and Priscilla, From California U.S.A. Volendam, Jan 16th 2009. (Mark's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

We just wanted to tell you that your tour was a highlight of our time in New Zealand. Our other tours were also very good but yours seems to be the best planned that we took. We had a marvellous time. As I was just choosing, then printing the photos from there, it brought me back remembering it. The Tea Room where we had lunch was such a perfect choice...so different, the city and it's buildings looking so clean & neat and the style so great. My family drank the Church Rd. wine we bought on Mike's 70th birthday party, last Sunday, and thought it was excellent. That VERY scary ride up to Te Mata Peak, and the spectacular views from up there, with the added show put on by the hang-gliders! Your countryside is beautiful, you obviously love it and it showed in how you presented it to us! Thank you so much for a wonderful day!!

Nancy & Mike, From U.S.A. Millennium, Jan 21st 2009. (Nancy's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

Thanks again for the very warm welcome and great excursion. You have been a part of our conversations each day and you will never be forgotten. We have taken on a whole new appreciation and love for your part of the world, and the people that live there.

John and Jackie, from U.S.A. Volendam, Jan 22nd 2009. (John's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour").

2007 - 2008 Season

It is fantastic to be guided around by someone who is so proud of their City. "Two" thumbs up John - Thank you.

Tony, family, and friends (group of 6) - Rhapsody of the Seas. - 19th November 2007 (Tony's group enjoyed a Wine / Art Deco, chocolate factory, and a local Scenic Tour)

We had a fabulous time, really glad we took the tour.

Polly and friends (group of 5). Mercury , 6th February 2008 (Polly's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

2006 - 2007 Season

We had a great, great time. New Zealand is such a beautiful country. We loved every port we stopped at, each had its' own uniqueness. Suzanne, did say Napier was the best, however. You were a great host! -

Alex and Suzanne-Statendam Nov 2006 (Alex's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

We, the 5 of us, really enjoyed every minute of our trip with you. The agenda you wrote us before was very good. We really saw so much, and every place you took us was just great. The Art Deco tour we took in the city with the special group, was great too. The beautiful place you choose for lunch was so beautiful and the food great, in a short way all was perfect. Your van is very comfortable, and you have tried to please us, and you accomplished it just great. I can say only one thing your tour and you are great and I can recommend it without doubt. - Pnina and friends (group of 5) - Statendam Dec. 2006 (Pnina's group enjoyed the "Cruise Ship Tour")

Our most popular itinerary by far......

Based around the Hawkes Bay Scenic Tour including the very popular scenic drive through sheep and cattle country, deer farming, orchards, vineyards etc, then arriving on "Top of the World", at the famous Te Mata Peak, 399 metres high giving 360 degree views of the region and beyond. We then return to Napier via Havelock North, and Hastings City. Returning via the famous "Oak Avenue" and other scenic roads. We try not to travel the same road twice to increase your overall experience.- our feed back is fantastic, see the comments above. The tour is time proven, and works very well. We give a full commentary, with a local guide, and you will leave with a colour booklet featuring several photos giving background to your experience. - You can not beat a local guide for an informative, descriptive tour.

Our aim is to give you, the visitor, an experience you will treasure forever, and the best land based tour of your Cruise. We know, "Memories Last Forever"

This fantastic tour takes around 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours, and can be tuned to suit shorter stop over requirements.

This Tour option is designed not only to create an overview of our "World famous Art Deco City" but also our very diverse region. This tour allows you to spend time at several attractions and locations to take in the beauty and the "secret spots" our beautiful Hawke's Bay has to offer. An essential Tour experience for all visitors to our City. Time permitting, Wine tasting and Winery Museum tour included.

We collect you from the ships side, and you are delivered back to your Ship at days end. We aim to make this stopover the highlight of your holiday.

Discover the Hawke's Bay and immediate region, learn the unique history, soak in the atmosphere of it all. -

" Memories Last Forever"

SHIP	DATE	TO BOOK	ITINERARY
VOLENDAM	7th March 2010		Today we are undertaking the "Cruise Ship Tour" This is a complete Tour of the Hawke's Bay. Discover Napier's Art Deco, Take a scenic rural drive to Havelock North and Hastings, with the climax of visiting the top of Te Mata Peak. 360 degree views. Fantastic Tour, with great comments above in the silver box. We have been working with this same tour for 4 years now, and have it perfected. $95.00 per person $NZD. 6 seats remain
TIME IN PORT	SEATS AVAILABLE
06.00 to 14.00	YES Limited SEATS AVAILABLE
SHIP	DATE	TO BOOK	ITINERARY
PRINCESS DANAE	13th March 2010		Today we are undertaking the "Cruise Ship Tour" This is a complete Tour of the Hawke's Bay. Discover Napier's Art Deco, Take a scenic rural drive to Havelock North and Hastings, with the climax of visiting the top of Te Mata Peak. 360 degree views. Fantastic Tour, with great comments above in the silver box. We have been working with this same tour for 4 years now, and have it perfected. $95.00 per person $NZD.
TIME IN PORT	SEATS AVAILABLE
14.00 to 20.00	YES SEATS AVAILABLE
SHIP	DATE	TO BOOK	ITINERARY
CRYSTAL SYMPHONY	1st April 2010		Today we are undertaking the "Cruise Ship Tour" This is a complete Tour of the Hawke's Bay. Discover Napier's Art Deco, Take a scenic rural drive to Havelock North and Hastings, with the climax of visiting the top of Te Mata Peak. 360 degree views. Fantastic Tour, with great comments above in the silver box. We have been working with this same tour for 4 years now, and have it perfected. $95.00 per person $NZD.
TIME IN PORT	SEATS AVAILABLE
08.00 to 18.00	YES SEATS AVAILABLE
	Please note: we have seats available for all other cruise ship visits. If you are visiting Napier, Hawke's Bay, and would like a local tour, please email us		contact us with your itinerary or ours enquire here
	When not pre-booked, we will operate from the Napier Visitor Information centre (where your ship to shore shuttle stops) bookings to be made through the office at the centre. 2+ hour Tour Visit N.Z's Oldest Winery, Art Deco and Sightseeing $45.00	RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE	Cruise Ship Special: $45.00 NZD min of 6 persons 2+ hour tour of the Napier area, Art Deco, N.Z's oldest Winery and lookouts. This itinerary will be available on the day (subject to existing bookings) bookings can be made through the Napier Visitor Information Centre when you leave the ship to shore shuttle,,,,, Remember to quote "Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours 2+ hour option" This special is only available to cruise ship visitors " Memories Last Forever"

Contact Details

John Hanlon

Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours Ltd

2 Neeve Place

Napier 4112

New Zealand

Phone:+64 6 844-5693

Email: great_tours@hbscenictours.co.nz

John and Margaret

Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

2 Neeve Place

Napier 4112

New Zealand

Phone: +64 6 844-5693

Email: relax@nesthaven.co.nz

Web Page: www.nesthaven.co.nz

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