Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Cruises & Sailing
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240 minutes
English

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the calm waters of the majestic Queen Charlotte Sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife.

You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic and fun Guides, you will be given the possibility of viewing five different species of dolphins, little blue penguins, seals, seabirds and land birds.

Enjoy the only daily service fully-guided walk on Motuara Island, seeing and hearing the amazing bird life where Captain Cook planted the first flag and claimed New Zealand.

The view is spectacular from the lookout all the way to the North Island. On the return enjoy complimentarily hot drinks and chocolate biscuits and in the afternoon tour local award-winning wine.

Options

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

From$98.05Per Person

What's included in Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

E-Ko Tours

FREE Wifi for Customers and also FREE Photos for Customers. See our Wildlife Display and enjoy the BEST View from our balcony of Picton harbour.

Admission Ticket Included

Marlborough Sounds

Cruise for a fun 4 hours in the majestic Marlborough sounds. During this time stop with wildlife like NZ Fur Seals, Dolphins and Sea Birds. Have the expert onboard experienced guide you up Motuara Bird sanctuary.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • National Park fees
  • Professional guide
  • FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
  • Live commentary on board
  • Complimentary Local Award winning Wine on PM tour
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Morning tour departs at 08:30 on cruise ship days
  • FREE use of binoculars on-board and Species Identification cards
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Family friendly with plenty of children's activities onboard
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Check-In 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Follow the BLUE line from the Visitor Information Center with the sea on your left until you reach E-Ko Tours - look out for the seal! Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Call 12 hours before the tour to confirm details Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Operator

E-Ko New Zealand Ltd