SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
Sorted for cruise passengers.
The 5 most popular picton shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Small-group Marlborough wine tour from Picton with port pickup, vineyard walks, tastings at 4–5 wineries, plus chocolate.
Most Popular“Great tour, fantastic driver. We visited 4 wineries and a chocolate shop. The valley is beautiful. Highly recommended.”
Half-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton with 4 winery tastings, chocolate samples, and small-group van transport with i-SITE pickup.
“As one of the first cruises to return to New Zealand, we were greeted with open arms by our guide and the wineries! We started as strangers, but as the wine and conversation flowed, everyone began to chat and open up. We went to at least four wineries and had a charcuterie board for lunch…”
A 90-minute Queen Charlotte Sounds cruise from Picton Port with wildlife spotting, skipper stories, and fish feeding—perfect for cruise stops.
Cruise-ship friendly small-group Marlborough wine and chocolate tour from Picton, with tastings at wineries and time for lunch.
“Vicki was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and polite. Made sure everyone was together, on time and stayed hydrated.”
Private Marlborough wine tour from Picton with flexible timing, tastings, chocolates, and a driver who works around your cruise schedule.
“We had an excellent experience with Pamela. She went out of her way to plan our tour so we could see the most possible in the few hours we had. Always helpful and full of knowledge of the areas, the scenery is beautiful and the vineyards are beautiful.”
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