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Picton: Ship Cove Cruise - Queen Charlotte Sound

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Experience the very best of what the stunning Queen Charlotte Sounds has to offer with this magical half day cruise exploring the historic Ship Cove.

Highlights

Take in the natural beauty of the sounds and its vast array of wildlife aboard the luxury custom built cruise ship as you make your way to Ship Cove
Experience the beauty and surrounds of Ship Cove, a favourite anchorage point for Captain Cook's Endeavour!

Departing from the beautiful coastal town of Picton, take in the natural beauty of the sounds and its vast array of wildlife aboard the luxury custom built cruise ship as you make your way to Ship Cove.

The beautiful Ship Cove is steeped in history and was named by Captain James Cook when his ship anchored there and made it his favourite New Zealand base. Your friendly guides will be happy to share their knowledge of this historical area with you and can even show you where Captain Cook made home brew for his crew!

Once you have enjoyed the serenity of Ship Cove your journey will continue on to where is required. We often drop bags to day walkers or have additotnal stops in Bays including the Endeavour Inlet. Experience the very best in cruising with outstanding scenery, abundant wildlife, rich history and friendly personable hosts.

Adult $101.00

Child $65.00 (5-14 years old)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)

Location

Departs from Beachcomber Cruises - The Waterfront
Corner of London Quay and Wellington St
Picton.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

IMPORTANT - Please Note: Due to the nature of our trips we have a strict check-in policy. All participants must arrive and check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled trip time. Failure to do so may result in the forfeit of your ticket and will be strictly non-refundable or transferable.
Hot Deal Specials:The operator in very rare occasions, not withstanding all endeavours, may have to reschedule the time slightly if load requirements dictate and or refund on rare occasions.
Departures: 9am daily, returning to Picton 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours
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.
Ages: Child prices apply to ages 5-14 years old. Infants aged 0-4 years old are free of charge.
Parking: Car parking can be found at the bottom of Wellington Street and is $5.00 per day, Please pay as you park by entering your number plate in the machine.
Beachcomber Cruises Terms and Conditions:
A refund of the total price less 10% will be given if booking is cancelled 48 hours in advance. Bookings cancelled within 48 hours, no refund due.
Beachcomber Cruises reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant and equipment and alter ticket prices without prior notification.
Bookme's own terms and conditions also apply.

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camilleh from New Zealand wrote on 03 July 2024

Awesome day out!

We had the best time out at Ships Cove. The boat captain was super knowledgeable, the weather was stunning, and the monument was quite cool. There is a nice little beach and tables to picnic. We will definitely go out again.

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marissad from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2024

Scenic wildlife boat adventure - great for kids

We couldn’t rate the experience any higher, if we could we would. We weren’t sure if it was suitable for young kids (5&7) being a 4hr trip but it turned out to be an Amazing wildlife and boating experience for them. We saw dolphins, we went around the NZ King Salmon farm which had seals, we stopped and got off the boat at Ship Cove and saw weka. We are absolutely going to do this again! 10/10 A+

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paulb36 from New Zealand wrote on 26 May 2024

Outstanding cruise

Fantastic cruise around the Sounds due to our brilliant Captain Mark. Started off for Ship Cove where the mountain bikers and a couple of others got off to do their thing. Thereafter we set sail for Furneaux Lodge where 2 others disembarked leaving 6 adults and a baby on board with the skipper. Having spotted a couple of seals sunbathing earlier we made for Picton, however our eagle eye skipper spotted birds diving for food so made haste for them. Spot on he was as there were 2/3 pods of dusky dolphins which then frolicked around the boat for some time. A majestical moment. From there with Picton in sight skipper Mark spotted a flock of blue eyed penguins swanning up and down in the water. A great nature tour it turned out to be after a very pleasant cruise and one can only put that down to the skipper. 100% highly recommended tour. Thanks very much Skipper Mark.

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Susan from New Zealand wrote on 28 April 2024

Great trip

Had an awesome trip. Went to ship cove and some little bays on the way to drop off hikers. Gorgeous scenery. Thanks so much!

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darrynf from Australia wrote on 28 April 2024

Picton cruise

The scenery was outstanding. The boat operator was knowledgeable and friendly but this was sold as a cruise when in actual fact you get a ride on a taxi/mail service to places where they make pick ups and deliveries and you are just along for the ride

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