Queen Charlotte Sound Marlborough Seafood Cruise From Picton
Make your own way to the Picton Marina in the early afternoon to board your 65-foot (20-meter) luxury catamaran. Picton is located at the top of the South Island, near the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound, and just 25 minutes north of Blenheim. Get comfortable on one of the outdoor decks or in the cabin, which has booth seats with tables and lounge areas. Take in sweeping views of the scenic waterways of the sound as your captain takes you to salmon and mussel farms along the route. The crew serves up samples of fresh seafood from local sources (typically steamed greenshell mussels, king salmon, and Cloudy Bay clams), accompanied by a glass of Marlborough sauvignon blanc wine (own expense). Hear informative commentary about the region from your captain during the cruise, and enjoy possible sightings of wildlife such as penguins, dolphins, and seals. A range of light snacks, hot tea and coffee, Marlborough wines, beer, juice, and bottled water are available for purchase on board. Your afternoon cruise ends with your return to the Picton Marina around 4pm.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about the region via the captain's informative commentary
- ✓Sample local seafood and see where it's raised and harvested
- ✓See parts of the Marlborough Sounds you can only access by boat
- ✓Look out for wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
What you'll see & do
- ✓Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the iconic Seafood Odyssea Cruise, featuring a tasting of local salmon, and Greenshell mussels. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from Picton daily, all year round.
- ✓With 1500km of New Zealand's coastline, Marlborough Sounds is a collection of ancient sunken river valleys filled with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Forested hills rise steeply from the sea around an intricate coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays.
What's included
- ✓Local taxes
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Food tasting
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For Winter we will be running this tour Wednesdays and Saturdays
Check in for your cruise is 15 minutes prior to departure.
May not be suitable for cruise ship guests, as the times for this cruise may not align to meet the callback time to the cruise ship. Please confirm your callback time before booking.
Minimum of 6 travelers required to run this tour
Please review and acknowledge our Swimming Waiver on our website before participating in any swimming activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Queen Charlotte Sound Marlborough Seafood Cruise From Picton
Make your own way to the Picton Marina in the early afternoon to board your 65-foot (20-meter) luxury catamaran. Picton is located at the top of the South Island, near the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound, and just 25 minutes north of Blenheim. Get comfortable on one of the outdoor decks or in the cabin, which has booth seats with tables and lounge areas. Take in sweeping views of the scenic waterways of the sound as your captain takes you to salmon and mussel farms along the route. The crew serves up samples of fresh seafood from local sources (typically steamed greenshell mussels, king salmon, and Cloudy Bay clams), accompanied by a glass of Marlborough sauvignon blanc wine (own expense). Hear informative commentary about the region from your captain during the cruise, and enjoy possible sightings of wildlife such as penguins, dolphins, and seals. A range of light snacks, hot tea and coffee, Marlborough wines, beer, juice, and bottled water are available for purchase on board. Your afternoon cruise ends with your return to the Picton Marina around 4pm.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about the region via the captain's informative commentary
- ✓Sample local seafood and see where it's raised and harvested
- ✓See parts of the Marlborough Sounds you can only access by boat
- ✓Look out for wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
What you'll see & do
- ✓Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the iconic Seafood Odyssea Cruise, featuring a tasting of local salmon, and Greenshell mussels. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from Picton daily, all year round.
- ✓With 1500km of New Zealand's coastline, Marlborough Sounds is a collection of ancient sunken river valleys filled with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Forested hills rise steeply from the sea around an intricate coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays.
What's included
- ✓Local taxes
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Food tasting
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For Winter we will be running this tour Wednesdays and Saturdays
Check in for your cruise is 15 minutes prior to departure.
May not be suitable for cruise ship guests, as the times for this cruise may not align to meet the callback time to the cruise ship. Please confirm your callback time before booking.
Minimum of 6 travelers required to run this tour
Please review and acknowledge our Swimming Waiver on our website before participating in any swimming activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.