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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
Mail Boat Deliver
Mail Bags
Historic Ship Cove
Delivery day

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

By Beachcomber Cruises
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 311 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sound making this a truly unique tour!

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.

Activity location

  • 1 London Quay
    • 1 London Quay
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 London Quay
    • 1 London Quay
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
RM 310.85 x 1 AdultRM 310.85
Total
Price is RM 310.85
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCommentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedRestroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board
  • Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
  • Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
  • Please Note: The stop at Ship Cove only occurs during Summer months of 1st Oct to 30th April
  • 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
  • The boat used for the tour can vary from a smaller 9 seater to a 99 seater catamaran and is not guaranteed

Activity itinerary

Queen Charlotte Sound (Pass by)
Cruise through the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound, see wildlife and native flora and fauna along the way

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES1 London Quay
    • 1 London Quay
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1 London Quay
    • 1 London Quay
    • 7220, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

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