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Marlborough Sounds Cruise: A Scenic Journey with Local Seafood and Sauvignon Blanc

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92 Ratings

Picton

Embark on a scenic Marlborough Sounds cruise and indulge in local seafood delicacies paired with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Relax and soak in the natural beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Queen Charlotte Sound - Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the exclusive Seafood Odyssea Cruise, featuring a tasting of local salmon, and Greenshell mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match.

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from Picton daily, all year round.

Marlborough Sounds - 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 included
Live commentary during tour
Sample local cuisine
Wine tasting experience

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island on this cruise. The cruise features local salmon, and Greenshell mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from Picton.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.

Location

Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Our vessels are docked at Town Wharf 6 at Picton Marina. This is at the east end of the Picton waterfront, near the private vessel marina. There is a carpark nearby. OR, pop into our Cougar Line Office right on the waterfront - Corner of London Quay and Wellington Street in Picton.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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O8774pasabrinal

May 5, 2024

Highly Recommend! - Beautiful and relaxing cruise around the sounds with delicious seafood and wine. Great value tour and unique experience!

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68beah

Apr 23, 2024

Best catchup with my son and his partner, so relaxed ☺️ - We had an amazing afternoon. Wine, food and service ,100percent, I wonder about having toddlers on board though. My choice would be no kids. That’s just me , when we are relaxing with wine etc.

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Joyj1246

Apr 22, 2024

A Lovely Afternoon cruising on the Sounds - Thoroughly enjoyed the trip out going around the bays on the Sounds. Very good commentary from the Captain. Samples of gorgeous mussels and King salmon from the region. It was a beautiful calm dunny day. Highly recommended..

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Joy_s

Apr 19, 2024

Magnificent experience - It was a wonderful few hours exploring the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sounds. Very informative commentary from Captain Nick who also cooked the most beautiful green lipped mussels and salmon. It was the best we have ever tasted. Very generous quantities too! So pleased we did the cruise. Best value so far of all we have done in the south island. Highly recommend.

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Vickyp266

Apr 6, 2024

The best of the best. - A fantastic experience. Captain Nick was a knowledgeable and generous host. It was restful and a foodie’s dream with fresh seafood and the best wines. Thank you to the crew for an unforgettable experience.

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Jodi_l

Mar 22, 2024

Serene Sounds - Had picture perfect weather and a relaxing afternoon for our day in Picton. The tour was a wonderful experience cruising around the Marlborough Sounds. Captain shared insights about the scenery and properties and the seafood experience was enjoyable.

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Donald

Mar 20, 2024

Such a nice way to experience The Sound! - Very nice experience! Only issue-couldn’t hear most of the commentary. More speakers are needed and speaking louder. Food was great-mussels and salmon. Friendly staff.

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Colleen_m

Mar 10, 2024

Well worth it! - The mussels were wonderful and the cruise was very smooth, despite the windy conditions. A perfect day in Picton Bay!

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Geof_w

Apr 26, 2024

An older couple’s adventure in NZ. - We enjoyed the seafood tastings and local wine although we didn’t manage to see any dolphins. We did however see a small pocket of marine protection where there were some fish.

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Stacey_h