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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

4.8336 reviewsDay trips

  • 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

  1. Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents

    5 h

  2. Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents

    5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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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.

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