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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Product code 29441P7
From
From NZD 174
Dates
Available from Apr 1, 2025
Start times
8:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-14, Adult ages 15-99
Options
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
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From
From NZD 174
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
National Park fees
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Complimentary Local Award winning Wine on PM tour
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Morning tour departs at 08:30 on cruise ship days
Other
FREE use of binoculars on-board and Species Identification cards
Other
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Other
Family friendly with plenty of children's activities onboard
Other
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
Other
Check-In 15 minutes prior to departure time
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.6
143 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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