Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare seas birds, marine animals, and endangered land birds. Enjoy spotting Dolphins in the calm, sheltered waters before traveling to Ships Cove and Motuara Island!
Inclusions
What's included
- Light refreshments
- National Park fees
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
What's not
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
Cruise the Majestic Marlborough Sounds to Ship Cove surrounded by stunning scenery. We provide the only local fully Guided service which stops with Wildlife and provides fun and informative commentary and all the species we find . have your own Binoculars and species ID cards to use. At Ships Cove learn about Captain Cook who was here for 170 days and why he considered it one of the most beautiful parts of the Pacific.
FREE Wildlife high-resolution photos available in our Shop for customers. FREE Wifi with each booking or minimum purchase.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 27 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Amazing experience with Courtney and captain Dan
Our group of 9 had an amazing time on the Captain Cook and dolphin cruise yesterday. We were lucky enough to see rare birds, blue penguins, seals up close and plenty of dolphins throughout the trip - an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Courtney and Captain Dan were fantastic hosts: friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and genuinely easy to talk to. They made everyone feel welcome and shared so much interesting information along the way. The whole experience was well organised, relaxed and memorable. We’d absolutely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting the area and would happily book again ourselves.
3There were too many...
There were too many people for the size of the boat. We were restricted (understandably) to cabin and rear while underway. Many were forced to stand entire trip owning to limited seating.
5Great experience, seeing...
Great experience, seeing marine wildlife in its natural habitat. Knowledgeable staff with friendly attitude
5Very different then just a trip on the sound
Great wildlife. Guides were helpful. Lots of birds pointed out. Dolphins were spotted and spent some time playing with our boat.
5Excellent experience!
The sound was beautiful and the tour guide Hannah and captain Andy were super friendly. Totally worth it! Highly recommend!
4Wonderful afternoon on the water in the Marlborough Sounds
This tour was a highlight of our trip. Captain Dan and Cam were excellent hosts, and we were fortunate to see a good variety of marine and wildlife. Good value for money, we were educated and treated to some special sights and sounds in the Marlborough Sounds!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Follow the BLUE line from the Visitor Information Center with the sea on your left until you reach E-Ko Tours - look out for the seal! Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Morning tour departs at 08:30 on cruise ship days
- Check-In 15 minutes prior to departure time
How it compares in Picton
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 55 experiences we list in Picton.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 55.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Picton
Picton is a small ferry port at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds' bays, bush walks, mussel farms and wine country.
Picton lies at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with green hills rising straight from the harbour. Ferries cross Cook Strait from Wellington, and the waterfront is busy with boats, cafés and a small foreshore. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum shelters the hull of the Edwin Fox, built in 1853, one of the oldest surviving merchant ships in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Picton: Marlborough Sounds.
