Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
- 5–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity. A real-life cruise providing an essential service to the residents of the largest part of the Marlborough Sounds.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified. Please bring packed lunch
Itinerary
Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents
Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 336 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 60 travellers
- Operated by
- Pelorus Mail Boat
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
How it compares in New Zealand, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 8 day trips we list in New Zealand, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 8.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in New Zealand, outside the cities
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