Full Day Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Cruise: A Unique Experience in Remote Waterway

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity. A real-life cruise providing an essential service to the residents of the largest part of the Marlborough Sounds.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kenepuru Sound - Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Location
Pelorus Mail Boat Ltd
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Glenys_t
May 25, 2024
Fabulous day! - Meeting the locals along the way as they received their mail, beautiful scenery, and dolphins. The boat was very comfortable and the pilot and host were very interactive and informative.
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Chrissk1686gz
Apr 17, 2024
Pelorous Mail Boat - A very enjoyable day out. Highly informative and humourous commentary by the crew. Delivering mail and seeing dolphins. Kids friendly and evening slowing them to drive the boat. Stunning locations. Well recommended.
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John
Apr 15, 2024
Top of the south trip - Great trip, very informative, good fun, very animal friendly (in regard to feeding all the waiting dogs on the wharf) and particularly turning the boat around to feed one who arrived late!! The James and Mark were top class and very knowledgeable. Would thoroughly recommend this trip for a great day out.
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Wanderer09436867291
Apr 15, 2024
A fun day out - Great day out. Thankfully we had fine weather, but in Aprril bring a beanie and windbreaker if you want to sit outside/upstairs!! Good commentary as you cruise around the Sound.
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Kathy_s
Mar 30, 2024
An amazing slice of life in the sounds - Wonderful scenery, fascinating locals, great staff - a wonderful day out and suitable for all ages. Couldn’t fault the experience
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Trina_p
Mar 17, 2024
Loved the boat trip. ... - Loved the boat trip. Loved the lunch. Most of all loved the informative and hilarious commentary from the Captain! That made our day!
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Charlene_s
Apr 28, 2024
Memorable experience - We did this as a family for my birthday and was such a great experience. We loved Wilson farm and the people was very special. Thank you for adding to great family memories for us. Definitely worth the money.
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Famadven
Mar 30, 2024
Great way to see some very remote parts of the country - Great day out. Unfortunately weather didn't play ball but that was completely out of anyone's control! The guys on board were super friendly and informative. We did the drop off at the farm for our picnic lunch. Ended up talking way too long so had to eat on the boat but it was so cool to talk to someone who ran such a remote station and meet the family. Was amazed how many homes there are in such an isolated area but the views were to die for so can understand why! Highly recommend this tour.
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Julia_h
Mar 14, 2024
Not a small group - The "small" group is about a group of 60 people. If you are not one of the lucky 5-8 persons having a good seat/ spot on the boat, you won't experience the interactions of the locals with the crew. The crew is very great. But if you are one of the unlucky ones having not a good seat, you won't see a lot of the woulderful area. Would be a nicer experience if it would be really a small group.
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William_m
Apr 17, 2024
Very disappointed at Viator as you ripped us off.normal fee on boat and you charged us an extra 25% for the same trip - I had a negative outlook after being ripped of by your company and would like a credit back Paying an extra 25% for trip and also paying US $ as well William Mikkelson
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From $74
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).