Highlights
- What You Can Expect => Duration: 4 hour(s)
- 1 Day => Meal(s) of the Day: 13:00, Check-in time
- 13:30, Departure time
- 17:30, Estimated arrival in Picton
Overview
Cruise along the crystal clear waters of Queen Charlotte Sound as you hop aboard a mail boat in this scenic four-hour tour. Ride the Matua, New Zealand's only licensed mailing service in the region, and learn more about the region's diverse wildlife.
Details
Product Info: — What You Can Expect —Bask in the wonderful panorama of the Queen Charlotte Sound as you hop aboard a mail boat and cruise along with the crystal clear waters in this four-hour tour. See the most wondrous fjords, lush forests, and the larger-than-life spectacle that is the Queen Charlotte Sound. Get up close and personal with nature and the people and communities that inhabit it.Depart from Picton and hop aboard the Matau, New Zealand's only licensed mailing service in the region. Enjoy the lovely cruise as the boat delivers post bags, mail, and groceries to the people of Queen Charlotte. Marvel at the stunning views of the Sound from the comfort of your seat in the boat. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as you learn more about the Marlborough region's history and geography. See iconic attractions such as the Perano Whaling Station and the famous Ship Cove. Catch a glimpse of local fauna and see the dolphins and New Zealand fur seals as you make your way across the Sound. Don't forget to take pictures!Experience the best cruise adventure that New Zealand has to offer in this sightseeing cruise tour at the Queen Charlotte Sound..
Know Before You Go
How to Use Your Voucher: Please present the e-voucher on-site. Validity Period: The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration.
What To Bring
Purchase Notice: Departs Monday to Saturday at 1:30 pm and returns approximately between 5:30–6:00 pmCheck-in is 30 minutes prior to departurePlease note during the winter, due to a lesser number of deliveries and passenger drop-offs, the Mail Boat can sometimes return up to an hour earlier as traveling distances are reduced but guests will still get the same commentaryChild prices are valid for guests aged 5–14 years; infants travel free of charge with an adultA limit of 20 kg checked luggage per person appliesMountain bikes are transferred for a fee of NZ$5 per bike, per transferThe cruise route of the sounds varies depending on the day you are booking. Monday and Thursday take one route, Wednesday and Saturday another, and Tuesday and Friday, a separate routeConfirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of bookingPlease print your voucher and present it on the day of the tourYou may also present your voucher through your mobile deviceThe complete Tour Operator Information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucherCruise vessel availability is subject to change without noticeAvailability of the tour will be subject to change depending on weather conditions and other external circumstancesIt is highly recommended that you reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangementsTickets are fixed date tickets and valid only on your selected dateCancellations will not be allowed
Location
Corner London Quay & Wellington St, Picton, NZ 7220
