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Cruise the lower section of the Queen Charlotte Sounds

A white Beachcomber Mail Boat cruises through calm waters, with lush green forest visible in the background.
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Cruise Ship Day Special

Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise

Experience a short sightseeing tour to showcase the highlights of the scenery within the limited time of your cruise ships visit.

Operates
Cruise ship port days only
Check in time
15 mins before departure time
Departure time
Subject to confirmed port time of visiting cruise ship
Return trip pick up
Return to Picton
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Distance
Walk/Ride From/To
Approx. Walk/Ride time
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
80
Child
5-14
$
55
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

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Overview

Welcome to the Queen Charlotte Sounds / Tōtaranui the main sounds of the Marlborough sounds, a network of sea-drowned valleys.

The Queen Charlotte Sounds were named by Captain Cook after King George III wife, Charlotte.

Departing Picton crossing the main reach of the Queen Charlotte Sounds will have you arriving at Double Cove, a sheltered haven of holiday homes, cormorants (birds) and fish. Enjoy the cruise around the bay taking in some amazing water front properties and wildlife nestled up in the cove.

Double Cove is a prohibited fishing area, home to tame fish, fed regularly, these include blue cod, herring, mullet and the witty mallard ducks never too far away.

Departing Double Cove your vessel will take you on a cruise of discovery. The cruising area is surrounded by years of regenerating beech forest, this cruise will allow you to see some of the best of the Marlborough Sounds in a limited time frame.

Your skipper will be happy to answer any questions along the way to ensure you take away the best Marlborough has to offer.

Times vary to suit cruise ship arrival times, please check the book now for your date departure time for this walk

On board Facilities

To reduce environmental impact Beachcomber Cruises no longer use any single use cups on board any of our vessels. We have reusable souvenir keep cups available to purchase in the office prior to departure, we then provide complimentary tea and coffee to enjoy during the tour.

Highlights

Timetable

Please note

Add-ons

Route Map

Please Note:
Routes marked on the map are an indication only. The actual route taken may vary dependent on a variety of factors.
Map Pin A
Start of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Map Pin B
End of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Boat Cruise
Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
80
Child
5-14
$
55
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

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