--- title: "Napier Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/napier description: "Art Deco reborn on Hawke's Bay" --- # Napier πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Β· New Zealand Β· Australia & New Zealand > "Art Deco reborn on Hawke's Bay" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 7.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 46 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Feb (21 sailings), Mar (9 sailings), Nov (6 sailings) ## About Napier Napier is a compact coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, rebuilt almost entirely in Art Deco style after a devastating earthquake levelled it in 1931. More than 300 buildings from that era survive, their pastel facades, geometric lines, and zigzag motifs making the city feel like a 1930s film set. The port is a short walk from the main strip, and Marine Parade runs along the waterfront past the Pania of the Reef statue and a row of Norfolk pines. Guided Art Deco walking tours run daily and cover the stories behind the facades. Cape Kidnappers, about 30 minutes south, has the world's largest mainland gannet colony, with thousands of birds nesting on the clifftops. The surrounding Hawke's Bay region is one of New Zealand's top wine areas, particularly for Chardonnay and Syrah. Pick up a flat white and a pastry in the Art Deco precinct, or try fresh crayfish at one of the waterfront restaurants. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** NZD (New Zealand Dollar) - **Language:** English, Māori - **Timezone:** Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -39.4731, 176.9188 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Napier/@-39.47313,176.9188,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Napier&ll=-39.47313,176.9188&z=13) ## Things to Do in Napier Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/101ddf65-3540-4dbc-8269-5c1bd6b4a01b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (221) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €17 | Viator | | [Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bfba12df-ca48-4509-b6e6-cd5669ac49c5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (123) | 2h | βœ“ | €113 | Viator | | [Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68dd41e7-6d89-466f-811e-fff1c90e7135.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (133) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €18 | Viator | | [Art Deco Napier Vintage Car Tour, select 1 traveler for 1-4 seats](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f6f78e89-c87c-4601-819b-f26921a3774d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (78) | 1h 40m | βœ“ | €180 | Viator | | [Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bc66c126-b781-4cf7-846b-e774ae24d074.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (80) | 4h | βœ“ | €142 | Viator | | [Cruise ship: Napier Art Deco-Premium Wineries +Beer, Cider tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/baf0b680-d4a9-4ca4-b4ce-2c99964b2813.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (49) | 4h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8410b13d-9b57-4620-8c7e-eaa2779de3df.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (19) | 2h 10m | βœ“ | €67 | Viator | | [Napier and Hawkes Bay Scenic and Art Deco Tour by VW Kombi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3db63f7d-6f95-4b18-b7ed-81fc681d3415.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (26) | 4h | βœ“ | €124 | Viator | | [Wine & Sightseeing Cruise Tour 2.5hr | Award Winning Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a0fa12f-f55a-4f79-8c9a-2909dab4d975.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (9) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €132 | Viator | | [Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ffcf76fc-169a-421e-9bb0-f6449b8b5220.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (283) | 6h | – | €106 | Viator | | [Napier Bike Hire: Hawke's Bay Trails](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b3fdbf40-499c-4fe3-988e-8b553a5854bd.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (41) | – | – | €31 | Viator | | [Private tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/15399334-10cd-45fc-a5d2-21e5867e0036.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (11) | 4h | βœ“ | €638 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Gisborne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/gisborne.md): 71 nm - [Tauranga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/tauranga.md): 114 nm - [New Plymouth](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/new-plymouth.md): 136 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/maori-tides-northland-s-veins~CEL-CELEBRITY_EDGE-20290319-11.md)** - **Price:** €1,124 per person (€2,248 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-edge.md) - **Duration:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2029-03-19 - **Itinerary:** Maori Tides – Northland’s Veins ## Featured Cruises from Napier Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Roaring Forties – Fiordland & Sydney](https://cruisello.com/cruises/roaring-forties-fiordland-sydney~NCL-SPIRIT-20270320-12.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-03-20 | 12 | €1,326 | | [Kauri & Art Deco – Bay of Islands & Napier](https://cruisello.com/cruises/kauri-art-deco-bay-of-islands-napier~RCL-ANTHEM-20261202-9.md) | Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-12-02 | 9 | €1,311 | | [Cobalt Inlet – Port Arthur & Fiordland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-inlet-port-arthur-fiordland~PCL-RP-20270220-14.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-02-20 | 14 | €2,217 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Napier](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=napier) (46 sailings) ## Browse - [Australia & New Zealand cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)