Twilight Cruise

As the day slips into evening, board your vessel and sail along the length of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Drink in the natural idyll of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds as the summer twilight lingers on the water. Relax on board the stylish catamaran with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the award winning Allan Scott Winery and watch the world go by.

Learn about salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds as you cruise by the Regal Marlborough Salmon Farm nestled in Ruakaka Bay sample delectable appetizers of fresh smoked salmon. Your skipper shares his knowledge of the salmon fishery, and the history of the Sound, in an informed commentary peppered with  entertaining anecdotes. Watch out for the fur seals who lazily circle the farm.

As you return to Picton watch the final rays of sunlight make a spectacular departure behind the hills. Upon your return to Picton at approximately 8.30pm, dinner is just a few steps away at several excellent cafes and restaurants in Picton town. (Dinner not included).

Departs: Daily at 6pm from Picton

 
Duration: 2 1/2 Hours

Please note: this cruise also operates as a local transfer service so you may stop to pick up and deliver passenger and packages to various resorts and holiday homes along the way.