Lyttelton / Christchurch, New Zealand

Lyttelton / Christchurch, New Zealand

Lyttelton / Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch has rebuilt itself with real ambition since the 2011 earthquake, a new cathedral square, riverside gardens and an innovative container-mall precinct standing where rubble once did. Its historic port, Lyttelton, tunnels through the hills separately and has its own tight-knit, artsy character worth a wander in its own right. Banks Peninsula, just beyond, shelters Akaroa's French-founded harbor town and some of the only reliable sightings anywhere of Hector's dolphin, the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphin. Canterbury's vineyards and a strong new dining scene round out a region very much back on its feet.

Testimonials

The best trip I ever had. I used to be in the travel business for 23 years, traveled on other cruise lines – this was the BEST! Mrs Taunia R.South Carolina
...We had a great time-best ever, and will be coming back...Charlie and I feel like we've been yachting with our "best friends". Hard to believe we didn't know anyone on the yacht 8 days ago-now we've met new traveling friends for the years to come. Mr & Mrs HoganWashington
This was undoubtedly the best trip my wife and I have ever had. Thank you for this amazing experience. Mr & Mrs FilhoBrazil
Couples massage was one of the best I've ever had! Mr Hucker & Mrs BrunoFlorida
You guys are the best! Excellent service and the team! Anna L.Florida
Fabulous yacht, magnificent food, great people, superb service, I can think of a few more adjectives, but to summarize – save and go on it – probably the best vacation I ever went on. Ian C.California