Napier

Port Napier in New Zealand's Hawke’s Bay is unlike any other stop in the South Pacific—where a working harbor meets a living art gallery. The port’s approach greets you with a skyline shaped by Napier’s remarkable rebirth after the 1931 earthquake, when the city rebuilt in a bold art deco language that remains its signature today. From the moment your ship slides into a deep-water berth, passengers step into a compact, high-efficiency terminal that keeps disembarkation swift and the welcome personal. Signature experiences are close at hand: a stroll through the Art Deco District with its sun‑bleached facades and geometric detailing, a coastal drive along Marine Parade to Te Mata Peak for sweeping views, and curated Hawke’s Bay wine and gourmet food excursions that unfold just beyond the quay. The Hawke’s Bay region is a treasure trove of destinations—dramatic coastlines, Cape Kidnappers’ famed coastal cliffs and gannet colonies, and award‑winning vineyards—each offering day trips that pair perfectly with ship schedules. The port’s fleet features are oriented around comfort and efficiency: spacious berths, modern passenger facilities, secure handling, and easy access to town, with shuttle services and multilingual hospitality desks ready to guide guests to their shore adventures. Onboard services at port complement the shipboard experience—clear excursion desks, reliable Wi‑Fi near the terminal, refreshed rest areas with Art Deco touches, and a menu of experiences that fuse Napier’s local flavors with ship‑time rhythms, ensuring every guest returns with a memory worth savoring.