3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

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Child (5-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

2 Adults x $64.20

$128.40

Approx Total

$128.40

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Live commentary on board

Food and drinks (available for purchase on some cruises)

Overview

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and corners of Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui. This 3-hour cruise is a great opportunity to see the Marlborough Sounds through the eyes of those who live and work here. Discover places far from the nearest road, and maybe meet some of the locals who call this isolated and beautiful place home. Relax onboard our comfortable vessel as we deliver passengers and supplies to homes, secluded resorts and the Queen Charlotte Track, keeping an eye out for seals, penguins, dolphins, stingrays and rare sea birds. Learn about the Marlborough Sounds’ history and natural world from your friendly skipper and crew, and enjoy free tea and coffee.  This cruise will take you to corners of the Sounds rarely seen by visitors – no cruise is ever the same. 

Meeting points

Departure Point: Cougar Line office, Picton Town Wharf Address: 1 London Quay, Picton 7250 Directions: Look for the 3 purple flags Dates: See Availability Return point: Cougar Line office, Picton Town Wharf

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Queen Charlotte Sound (Pass By)

This 3.5 hour cruise is a great opportunity to see the Marlborough Sounds through the eyes of those who live and work here. Discover places far from the nearest road, and maybe meet some of the locals who call this isolated and beautiful place home. Relax onboard our comfortable vessel as we deliver passengers and supplies to homes, secluded resorts and the Queen Charlotte Track, keeping an eye out for seals, penguins, dolphins, stingrays and rare sea birds. Learn about the Marlborough Sounds’ history and natural world from your friendly skipper and crew, and enjoy free tea and coffee.  This cruise will take you to corners of the Sounds rarely seen by visitors – no cruise is ever the same.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in a majority of weather conditions, please dress appropriately
In the very rare event of the cruise being canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of cruise are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and weather condition

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Published on Jan, 2025

The weather was spectacular which is always a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed out jaunt around the sounds stopping at several little bays to pick up and drop off people and supplies. The Skipper's commentary was great, so much information and history.

An excellent way to relax and enjoy remote parts of the Marlborough sounds

Published on Dec, 2024

The scenery on this trips was amazing. The crew onboard were very friendly and we also enjoyed the commentary from the skipper.

Very enjoyable and highly recommended.

Published on Feb, 2024

This cruise allowed us to get close to inaccessible islands and view areas not visible from our cruise ship. Small boat so very personable. Very enjoyable and we would strongly recommend it

Fun way to see the bay.

Published on Feb, 2024

Just what I was hoping for. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. Staff were pleasant, informative, a fun few hours exploring the coves and inlets.

A fun scenic boat trip with local color

Published on Feb, 2024

Really fun! Tour of the bays and inlets combined with chatting with the captain and locals being dropped off. Best on a sunny calm day like the one we had. The time flew by.

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