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Boat Tours & Cruises in Picton: Compare 18 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in NZD 18 options compared

Our top pick is Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton (4.5 h, ★ 4.7 (213)). Well-rated options start at 110 NZD from, per person, and 17 of 18 options offer free cancellation.

Our picks

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Best overall

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

4.5 h · ★ 4.7 (213) 174 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 9 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Lowest price

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3.5 h · ★ 4.5 (72) 110 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Shortest

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

3 h · ★ 4.7 (134) 150 NZD from, per person
Free cancellation
Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Free cancellation
4.5 h ★ 4.7 (213) 174 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
Free cancellation
4 h ★ 4.7 (328) 132 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton
Free cancellation
7 h ★ 4.9 (93) 170 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Free cancellation
3 h ★ 4.7 (134) 150 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Free cancellation
4 h ★ 4.6 (145) 174 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
Free cancellation
3 h ★ 4.8 (55) 150 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island
Free cancellation
3 h–4 h ★ 4.8 (56) 224 NZD
from, per person		 Check
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Free cancellation
3.5 h ★ 4.5 (72) 110 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
3.5 h ★ 4.3 (155) 120 NZD
from, per person		 Check
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Free cancellation
4 h ★ 4.7 (27) 174 NZD
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 18 options

  1. Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
    Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton 4.5 h · ★ 4.7 (213)
    Free cancellation
    174 NZD from, per person Check availability
  2. Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
    Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise 4 h · ★ 4.7 (328)
    Free cancellation
    132 NZD from, per person Check availability
  3. Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton
    Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton 7 h · ★ 4.9 (93)
    Free cancellation
    170 NZD from, per person Check availability
  4. Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
    Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton 3 h · ★ 4.7 (134)
    Free cancellation
    150 NZD from, per person Check availability
  5. Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
    Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise 4 h · ★ 4.6 (145)
    Free cancellation
    174 NZD from, per person Check availability
  6. Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
    Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise 3 h · ★ 4.8 (55)
    Free cancellation
    150 NZD from, per person Check availability
  7. Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island
    Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island 3 h–4 h · ★ 4.8 (56)
    Free cancellation
    224 NZD from, per person Check availability
  8. Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
    Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise 4 h · ★ 4.7 (27)
    Free cancellation
    174 NZD from, per person Check availability
  9. 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
    3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise 3.5 h · ★ 4.5 (72)
    Free cancellation
    110 NZD from, per person Check availability
  10. Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch
    Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch 8 h · ★ 4.6 (27)
    Free cancellation
    395 NZD from, per person Check availability
  11. Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
    Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton 3.5 h · ★ 4.3 (155)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    120 NZD from, per person Check availability
  12. Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise
    Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise 9.5 h · ★ 4.9 (10)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    368 NZD from, per person Check availability
  13. Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand
    Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand 8 h–9 h · ★ 5.0 (2)
    Free cancellation Private
    9,500 NZD from, per person Check availability
  14. Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour
    Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour 8 h · New
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    265 NZD from, per person Check availability
  15. Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to Lochmara
    Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to Lochmara 5 h–8 h · ★ 4.5 (17)
    Free cancellation
    95 NZD from, per person Check availability
  16. Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton
    Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton 4.5 h · ★ 4.1 (37)
    Free cancellation
    120 NZD from, per person Check availability
  17. Picton Shore Excursion Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise
    Picton Shore Excursion Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise 2 h · ★ 3.5 (4)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    105 NZD from, per person Check availability
  18. Swim with Wild Dolphins from Picton – Small-Group Eco Tour
    Swim with Wild Dolphins from Picton – Small-Group Eco Tour 2 h–4 h · ★ 4.1 (40)
    218 NZD from, per person Check availability
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