Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(26)
Photo of 32
Photo of 31
Photo of 77
Show all photos
Photo of 7a
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
8 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Sail through Queen Charlotte Sound and explore Marlborough's wineries with a full-day catamaran cruise and wine tour. Delight in local wines, savor lunch, and enjoy serene landscapes.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour.


Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard Beachcomber Cruises catamaran* and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored way back in 1770. Returning to shore around 12.30pm, The Original Marlborough Wine tours will pick you up and take you on your wine tour. At the first winery enjoy a main course lunch with a glass of wine of your choice.


After lunch you will get to visit a couple more wineries with a chance to try some more of the wines produced here. This is while you are relaxing, savouring and enjoying this beautiful Marlborough region.


If you are located outside of the Picton area we may be able to transfer you to the start point for an additional fee, please contact us to find out.


* The boat cruise is provided by Beachcomber Cruises on their Ships Cove Cruise and is generally a large boat for 80 pax ( winter the boat will be smaller).

What You Get

Wine-tasting
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Marlborough Sounds

The catamaran cruise takes you out to Ships Cove where you have a short stop to walk ashore. Then back on the boat for a ride through the Marlborough Sounds visiting many of Bays briefly as passengers embark/disembark before returning to Picton
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
3

Beachcomber Cruises. Queen Charlotte Cruise & Track Adventures

Cruise the Marlborough Sounds on a large Catamaran to Ships Cove. There is time to disembark and see where Captain Cook spent many a shore visit. On return stop along the bays of the Marlborough Sounds and enjoy the vistas of the Marlborough Sounds.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Beachcomber Cruises. Queen Charlotte Cruise & Track Adventures, London Quay, Marlborough, New Zealand, NZ, 7250

Open in Google Maps
Picton Town Wharf - London Quay Picton
End Point

Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand, NZ

Open in Google Maps
We will drop you at your accommodation

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(26)
Photo of avatar
Nice start to our trip to Picton.
February 25, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

Nice cruise around the sound. Then a second company took us on the wine tour. Visited 3 wineries with a lunch included.

Photo of avatar
Good start to our time in Picton
February 25, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Nice beginning to our time in Picton . There are two companies that run this. One for cruise and another for the wineries. We had another booking with the winery tour. Fortunately they adjusted to ...read more

Photo of avatar
Gourmet cruise & wine tour
January 10, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Fabulous day trip. Cruise amazing with great scenic views. Lunch at St Claire vineyard excellent- wine tasting tour great. Fabulous host / driver. Thank you

Photo of avatar
Excellent wine tasting
November 30, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4
(TripAdvisor)

A trip of two halves. The cruise was Beachcomber's Ship Cove trip mainly aimed at dropping off walkers and their packs at different locations so only 15 minutes ashore. A very overcast day though w...read more

Photo of avatar
Ask for Hamish
March 14, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Marlborough Sound was amazing. Our boat showed us (the tourists) the various bays and inlets, whilst providing a community service to hikers, canoeists and locals - which gave us an insight into li...read more

Load more
from  $241.71 
Book Now
Please note that the time is in New Zealand Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(1)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(18 - 95)
1
Child
(5 - 14)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
July
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
293012345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
272829303112
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Time
Select Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: July 17, 2025
from  $241.71  per guest
Book Now
Please note that the time is in New Zealand Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals