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Fun Fully Guided Adventure
Dolphin Watching onboard
Little Blue Penguins on Motuara Island
New Zealand Fur seal on the way to the island
King Shags only found locally

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

By E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
8.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the calm waters of the majestic Queen Charlotte Sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife.

You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic and fun Guides, you will be given the possibility of viewing five different species of dolphins, little blue penguins, seals, seabirds and land birds.

Enjoy the only daily service fully-guided walk on Motuara Island, seeing and hearing the amazing bird life where Captain Cook planted the first flag and claimed New Zealand.

The view is spectacular from the lookout all the way to the North Island. On the return enjoy complimentarily hot drinks and chocolate biscuits and in the afternoon tour local award-winning wine.

Activity location

  • E-Ko Tours
    • 1 Wellington Street,
    • 7220, Picton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • E-Ko Tours
    • 1 Wellington Street
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$135.37 x 1 AdultAU$135.37
Total
Price is AU$135.37

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedDrinks and snacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedFREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary Local Wine and Mussel Samples of the PM Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Morning tour departs at 08:30 on cruise ship days
  • FREE use of binoculars on-board and Species Identification cards
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Family friendly with plenty of children's activities onboard
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Check-In 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

E-Ko Tours
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
FREE Wifi for Customers and also FREE Photos for Customers. See our Wildlife Display and enjoy the BEST View from our balcony of Picton harbour.
Marlborough Sounds
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Cruise for a fun 4 hours in the majestic Marlborough sounds. During this time stop with wildlife like NZ Fur Seals, Dolphins and Sea Birds. Have the expert onboard experienced guide you up Motuara Bird sanctuary.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESE-Ko Tours
    • 1 Wellington Street,
    • 7220, Picton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEE-Ko Tours
    • 1 Wellington Street
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

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