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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
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Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
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- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Spend half a day among the thriving wildlife of the outer Marlborough Sounds on a small-boat wildlife tour from Picton. Spot rare sea birds like penguins and shags, plus a couple of species of dolphin, in Queen Charlotte Sound. Set foot on Motuara Island, a kiwi nursery and bird sanctuary, and that holds significance to colonial New Zealand history. Your guides are deeply knowledgeable about this area, so make the most of them and ask plenty of questions.
- An ideal trip for wildlife and nature enthusiasts
- Enjoy views all the way to the North Island on a clear day
- Refreshments (plus alcoholic drinks on the afternoon tour) are provided
- Learn about the Marlborough Sounds from the live on-board commentary
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What's Included
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
National Park fees
Beverages and snacks
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
Alcoholic Beverages
FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
E-Ko Tours , 1 Wellington Street, Picton 7220, New Zealand
This activity will end right where it started.Follow BLUE line form Visitor Information Center until you see, Seal, Dolphin and Penguin
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled 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
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- FREE binoculars on-board and Species Identification cards
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise ?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise ?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Beautiful day on the sound
Tarja_M
, Mar 2020
Lovely trip with lots of sightings of local birds, seals, penguins. Lovely friendly staff.
Small boat, so seats were limited and the only seat left for us was right at the front right behind the captains butt! no toilet facilities during the 4 hour cruise and 80s disco music on the way home spoiled the serene scene for us (not the right music for such a trip)
Otherwise a lovely way to se the Marlborough Sound.
Great experience!
Chris S
, Jan 2020
We had a great experience on the cruise. Our guides were awesome, they had tons of great information as we cruised Queen Charlotte's Bay and hiked. We were fortunate to see two schools of dolphins and some seal colonies. Overall great adventure and would recommend!
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