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A Cruise Blending Relaxation and Discovery
Your skipper and guide bring local knowledge to life, sharing stories of the Sounds as you cruise across sparkling waters. Their insights add depth to the scenery, making the journey as engaging as the destinations themselves. Whether you’re keen on history, wildlife, or wine, the experience is rich and rewarding.
Wine enthusiasts will love the chance to taste Marlborough’s world-renowned vintages, perfectly complementing the day’s adventure. Combined with tranquil landscapes and a relaxed pace, the cruise offers a well-balanced escape. It’s an ideal way to enjoy the region’s highlights in just a couple of hours.
What you can See:
Sea Birds
- Little Blue Penguins
- Fluttering Shearwaters
- White Fronted Tern
- Spotted Shag, Pied Shag, Little Black Shag
- Australasian Gannets
Marine Mammals
- New Zealand Fur Seals
- Hectors Dolphins, occasionally
- Dusky Dolphins, Winter and Sring months
- Bottlenose Dolphins, occasionally
Land Birds
- Fantail
- Grey Warbler
- Tui
- Bellbird
- New Zealand Wood Pigeon
- New Zealand Robin
- Weka
Plant Species
- Punga
- Nikau Palm
- Kahikatea – White Pine
- Totara
- Flax
- Black Fern
- Silver Fern
- Matai
What to bring
- Camera
- The footwear you can walk in
- Swimming clothes and Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket if overcast
AGE INFORMATION
- Adult: 16 years +
- Children: 5-15 years
- Infants: 4 years and under
CANCELLATION & REFUND
- More than 24 hours prior to departure: Full Refund (less any booking or credit card fees).*
- Within 24 hours of the tour departure: No Refund
Note: *Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*