Marlborough Sounds Cruises 2026
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Discover Marlborough Sounds: An In-Depth Exploration of the Marlborough Sounds
7 DAYS
2026
19-25 Apr Save 20%*
25 Apr – 1 May Save 20%*
17-23 & 23-29 May Save 20%*
20-26 Nov
26 Nov – 2 Dec
2 – 8 & 8-14 Dec
Blenheim, NZ and Return
Aboard Heritage Explorer
- Discover the iconic Queen Charlotte Sound with opportunities to walk a section of the Queen Charlotte Walkway.
- Explore Tory Channel to learn about the whaling history of the Perano Whalers and visit Ship Cove to see Captain Cook's memorial.
- Sail through the scenic French Pass, with dolphins and New Zealand Fur Seals frequently seen, as we visit d’Urville Island.
- Spend time in Pelorus Sounds, the largest in the Marlborough Sounds, which offers picturesque views alongside steep verdant hills, and endless bays and coves for exploration.
- Visit Ngawhakawhiti Bay to get a glimpse of what the sounds would have been like before the native forest was cleared.
- Walk part of the Nydia Track before we explore Nydia Bay.
- Visit Blumine Island, home to the Orange-fronted Parakeet, New Zealand’s rarest parakeet
- Kayak remote shores and try your hand at fishing to catch your evening’s dinner.
*T&Cs apply, new bookings only, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, limited availability or until sold out, when booked by 30 June 2025.
The Top of the South: Explorations Beyond Marlborough Sounds
9 DAYS
2026
1-9 & 9-17 May Save 20%*
4-12 & 12-20 Nov
Blenheim to Nelson, New Zealand
Aboard Heritage Explorer
- Discover the wildlife and rich history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds
- Explore three main bodies of water - Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds
- Walk a section of Queen Charlotte Walkway in the footsteps of Captain Cook
- Visit d'Urville Island home to the critically endangered Long-tailed Bat and the King Shag, the world's rarest shag
- Sail through the iconic French Pass and in the wake of French Explorer Dumont d’Urville
- Hike part of the Nydia Track and explore Nydia Bay
- Visit Ship Cove, learn of its history and see Captain Cook's memorial
- Kayak secluded inlets and the stunning crystalline waters of Abel Tasman National Park
- Explore the native forest of Nagawhakawhiti Bay
- Look for New Zealand Fur Seals and Little Blue Penguins
*T&Cs apply, new bookings only, excludes landing fees and optional extras, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, limited availability or until sold out, when booked by 30 June 2025.
Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound: A Walking Cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound
5 DAYS
2026
14-18 Dec
Blenheim, NZ and Return
Aboard Heritage Explorer
- Search for birdlife on predator free islands and walk a section of Queen Charlotte Walkway
- Discover the wildlife and rich history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds
- Look for the Orange-fronted Parakeet, New Zealand's rarest parakeet, dolphins and fur seals
- Explore three main bodies of water - Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds
- Visit d'Urville Island home to the critically endangered Long-tailed Bat and the King Shag, the world's rarest shag
- Learn about some of the country's most important conservation efforts
- Hike part of the Nydia Track and explore Nydia Bay
- Enjoy kayak and Zodiac excursions
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