Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Visit Ship Cove on a morning boat cruise that explores the Marlborough Sounds, a broad network of waterways that makes up 20 percent of New Zealand’s coastline. Enjoy time to disembark at Ship Cove where you can see a memorial to Captain Cook, Maori wood carvings and the sheltered beach. Throughout your journey, marvel at breathtaking scenery and hear informative commentary from your knowledgeable captain about the marine life, cultural history, and natural features of this beautiful region
Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 9:00am
Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.
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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
What's included in Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Queen Charlotte SoundPass-by Only
Cruise through the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound, see wildlife and native flora and fauna along the way
Inclusions
- Commentary on board
- Restroom on board
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beachcomber Cruises keep cup ($6 available for purchase)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board
- Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
- Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
- We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office
- Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 9:00am
- This tour has a minimum number requirement and may be cancelled if we do not reach this capacity
- The boat used for the tour can vary from a smaller 9 seater to a 99 seater catamaran and is not guaranteed
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues or confinements
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet us at the Beachcomber Cruises Office on the waterfront - the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay, we are a black building with Blue Signage.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please check in to the Beachcomber Cruises booking office 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 9:00am
