Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
Overview
Come along on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of Mail Day as the skipper delivers the Rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home.
If time allows the Mail Boat Cruise will take a short stop at one of the brilliant locations within the Queen Charlotte waterways, you route will shown upon check in.
Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.
Inclusions
- Live commentary on board
- Restroom on board
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Queen Charlotte Sound, Queen Charlotte Walk, Picton New Zealand
Cruise through the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound, see wildlife and native flora and fauna along the way
Additional information
- Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board
- Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
- Service animals allowed
- Please Note: The stop at Ship Cove only occurs during Summer months of 1st Oct to 30th April
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office
- Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 1:30pm
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- 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
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Beachcomber Cruises follows the current guidelines given by Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Government. Please call our office if you have any questions around the current requirements.
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great trip, enjoyed the commentary and local knowledge of skipper, stopping to watch seals and dolphins.
Great trip, enjoyed the commentary and local knowledge of skipper, stopping to watch seals and dolphins.We enjoyed getting to know the Marlborough Sounds and seeing the wildlife. The skippers commentary was well presented and invaluable.
We enjoyed getting to know the Marlborough Sounds and seeing the wildlife. The skippers commentary was well presented and invaluable.A great cruise. Ryan was so informative, entertaining and approachable. Great Guy to chat with. Even stopped to educate us about a salmon farm. So friendly and interactive
A great cruise. Ryan was so informative, entertaining and approachable. Great Guy to chat with. Even stopped to educate us about a salmon farm. So friendly and interactiveRyan gave us outstanding commentary.. it was a rainy day and not the best for outside viewing but Ryan was interesting, informative and entertaining. We highly recommend this trip if you would like a closer view of the Marlborough sounds.
Ryan gave us outstanding commentary.. it was a rainy day and not the best for outside viewing but Ryan was interesting, informative and entertaining. We highly recommend this trip if you would like a closer view of the Marlborough sounds.The Captain was very informative and knowledgeable about the Region Area. A pleasurable experience outing. Thank you.
The Captain was very informative and knowledgeable about the Region Area. A pleasurable experience outing. Thank you.Loved the scenery. Loved the gentle humour of Phil -his great mixture of history, local folk lore, and camaraderie with the people he was delivering mail to - and of course his sailing expertise. The walk from Miners Hut to Furneaux was a wonderful addition.
Loved the scenery. Loved the gentle humour of Phil -his great mixture of history, local folk lore, and camaraderie with the people he was delivering mail to - and of course his sailing expertise. The walk from Miners Hut to Furneaux was a wonderful addition.