Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Cruise from Picton
Highlights
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Departs from Picton
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World-famous Mailboat Cruise
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Half Day Cruise of Queen Charlotte Sounds
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Meet the locals of the sounds
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Unique and interesting tour
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Relax with the skippers amazing wealth of knowledge
More info
Inclusions
- 4 Hour Cruise around Queen Charlotte Sounds
- Delivering mail to the local residents; say hi to the kids waiting for their school work
- View the resident wildlife and marine mammals such as New Zealand Fur Seals and visiting dolphins
- Learn the history of Queen Charlotte Sound and its residents from your friendly skipper
Highlights
- Come along with us on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of Mail Day as the skipper delivers the New Zealand Rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home
- Keep your camera handy for any wildlife encounters!
Time
- Summer Schedule: Departs Monday to Saturday at 1.30pm and returns at approximately 5:30pm
- Winter Schedule: Departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1.30pm and returns approximately 5:00pm
- Please 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 travelling distances are reduced but you will still get the same great commentary
Location
- Corner of London Quay and, Wellington St, Picton 7250, New Zealand
Additional Information
- Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Child prices are valid for ages 5-14 years inclusive, infants travel free of charge with an adult.
- The cruise route of the sounds varies depending on the day you are booking, we recommend all guests check into the office 30 minutes prior to departure and our reservations team will confirm todays cruise route with you
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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