Embark on a Carnival Napier cruise and explore one of the most remarkable cities on New Zealand’s North Island. Napier is renowned as the Art Deco capital of the world, boasting stunning Art Deco buildings and even an Art Deco festival. However, a Napier cruise offers more than just incredible architecture. The Hawkes Bay region is also famous for its beautiful beaches and delightful wine tours. Napier cruise tours will additionally allow you to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, including the Tutaekuri River. Take a Napier cruise with Carnival and create everlasting memories for you and your family.
A Napier cruise stop is famous for a couple of things, including the 1931 earthquake that essentially razed the city to the ground. From the disaster, locals rebuilt the city in the style of the day: colorful, bold art deco. As a result, Napier has a completely different vibe to other cities you’ll pass through on your New Zealand cruise. In fact, Napier even hosts a huge and colorf art deco festival each year to celebrate the city as a living monument of the 1920s and 30s.
Don’t miss the Napier Seawalls, a district of local street art highlighting the talents of local artists. Beyond the center of town, Napier is a gateway to winery tours and elegant tastings at local vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, making it an ideal stop for wine enthusiasts and would-be sommeliers. Napier manages to be just the right amount of outdoorsy, offering adventures like a trip to the Bluff Hill lookout, or to majestic Cape Kidnappers, which is home to the world’s largest colony of the quirky gannet bird.
- Go on a walking tour.
- Saunter down Marine Parade.
- Visit the National Aquarium.
- Marvel at the Art Deco buildings.
- Check out the street art.
