Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
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
- Alcoholic beverages Complimentary Local Award winning Wine on PM tour
- FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
- National Park fees
- Live commentary on board
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
1 Wellington Street
Picton 7220, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-29441P7
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