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

4.8

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

4.8

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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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Emily_s

Mar 6, 2024

Perfect afternoon on the water - A great way to get out on the water and taste some local seafood. I ate as many mussels as I wanted to eat to my surprise. The crew and passengers were friendly, enhancing the experience.

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Tania_e

Mar 4, 2024

An awesome cruise with seafood delights. - Captain Fred and the crew of the Odyssey were brilliant, friendly and well informed of the area we were cruising. The green mussels and fresh salmon cooked by the captain himself on the bbq at the back of the vessel was mouth-watering along with the complimentarysavignonblanc wine. Great 4hrs to spend an a half day, would thoroughly recommend it. Boat was comfortable and roomy with circa 25 people.

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Cathy_v

Mar 4, 2024

Wonderful Day! - Great time! Weather was wonderful. Crew was friendly, informative and made the trip! The captain not only drive the ship but was the cook. If you get a chance go on this excursion.

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Lsonetti

Mar 4, 2024

Marlborough sounds seafood cruise - Great tour of the Sounds. Captain gave good commentary. Highlight was the green mussel and salmon tastings. Very enjoyable!

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Karen_h

Feb 22, 2024

Fabulous trip on the Sounds - Beautiful scenery, friendly hosts and delicious food. A memorable experience, highly recommended afternoon trip.

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Ann_w

Feb 19, 2024

Must Try the Most delicious Mussels in the World - We had a marvelous time in the Picton cruise. we ate so, so many the most delicious fresh green NZ mussels I had ever eaten in my entire lifetime. People who worked in the ship were so friendly and generous. We really enjoyed the view and the food. Thank you so very much!

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Stacey_h