Affinity Cruises

Boat Cruises / Marlborough Sounds

An exciting overnight cruise in the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. Experience a jewel of New Zealand with one of the best NZ cruise companies in the business.

Daily departures September, October, November and December 2011 from Picton. (Cruising from Picton – Top of the South Island.)

This cruise is designed for those with limited time and a desire to experience the wonder of the majestic Marlborough Sounds. Take time out to relax with the convenience of your accommodation taken care of on board.

Book today to be a guest on these wonderful overnight cruises.

Cruise Highlights:

• Cruise the idyllic Queen Charlotte Sound and visit some of the most beautiful places that this area has to offer with the opportunity to go ashore and discover the beautiful flora and fauna of the Marlborough Sounds.
• Visit Motuara Island – a bird Sanctuary Island where Robins, Tuis, Pigeons, Kakariki and Bellbirds live. Hear the birdsong and look out for the rare South Island Saddleback as you walk along.
• Enjoy a sumptuous traditional New Zealand BBQ dinner on board.
• Relax whilst hearing the water lapping against the boat as you drift off to sleep in your comfortable cabin in a quiet sheltered bay for the night.
• Visit the fish sanctuary at Double Cove and take part in a wonderful experience of feeding the tame fish.
•Go ashore at Ship Cove where English explorer Captain James Cook made his home in the early 1770's. Here you will find information panels explaining early Maori and European occupation and a monument to honour Captain Cook.
• Visit a salmon farm and learn the process of one of the many successful aquaculture industries in Marlborough.
• Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the pristine water ways of the Marlborough Sounds as we leisurely cruise back into Picton.

Affinity Cruises are inclusive of:
• Accommodation aboard the vessel
• Traditional New Zealand food
• All activities on the itinerary