Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

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4 giờ

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The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sound making this a truly unique tour!

Come along on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of Mail Day as the skipper delivers the Rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home.

If time allows the Mail Boat Cruise will take a short stop at one of the brilliant locations within the Queen Charlotte waterways, you route will shown upon check in.

Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.

Thông tin khác

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board

Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended

Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs

Please Note: The stop at Ship Cove only occurs during Summer months of 1st Oct to 30th April

We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office

Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 1:30pm

The boat used for the tour can vary from a smaller 9 seater to a 99 seater catamaran and is not guaranteed

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Commentary on board

Restroom on board

Food

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cần Quan Tâm

Queen Charlotte Sound

Cruise through the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound, see wildlife and native flora and fauna along the way

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Tùy chọn

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

Đánh giá

4.69

293 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

235

Terrific afternoon on the mail run.
Brenda T,
5 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
A wonderful commentary by the skipper. We thoroughly enjoyed going to the different drop off points.
Surprising, Spectacular and Fun
Donna H,
25 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
An afternoon watching how those that live in various areas of the sound get their deliveries as a result of no roads. Daryl our skipper was amazing. Having grown up in the area his commentary was interesting and informative and delivered in a fun and engaging manner. It was amazing to see the day to day operations of this vital cog of industry in this magnificent part of New Zealand. I’d highly recommend it
A Great Tour of Queen Charlotte Sound
acsno8,
23 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Paid for the tour well in advance , I thought the mail boat trip looked to provide the best cruising option of Queen Charlotte Sound . The check in crew answered all our questions and gave us an idea of the mail drops and the route . Greg our skipper provided a lot of information and took us to Ships Cove before the mail drops started . Tea and coffee available on board . Perfect trip , perfect weather couldn’t have gone better.
A nice and original experience
zitavskeho,
21 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
The boat delivers the mail at places which can only be reached by boat and it is thanks to accepting tourists that this activity can continue to exist. It is quite fascinating to see how some people live remotely (with some very nice houses). The skipper provides some good explanations all along the way. Do not forget to bring your own cup to benefit from the tea and coffee on board. This was a nice experience, especially with good weather and you get a much better insight on the Sounds
The captain was very...
Brent P,
21 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The captain was very informative, the staff were really friendly and the cruise was awesome . Well worth the money
A fabulous trip with...
malcolm r,
20 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
A fabulous trip with great views and commentary. A great way to see the Sound and understand the environment.
Great way to spend a sunny day on Marlborough sound on the water
Debra T,
15 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Beautiful sunny day. Dillon was a great guide and was fun seeing each mail stop. The commentary about salmon farms and the resorts was informative.
Worth taking the cruise!!!
C1057WUfrankb,
14 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Ticket office very easy going and helpful. Some 4h of cruise. Pilot very easy going with really good commentary too. Comfortable seating in open or covered. Hot water with tea / coffee but you must take your own receptacle ☕️. Views spectacular!
Awesome experience, highly recommend
yabbie60,
14 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the best day the most amazing experience being on board whilst the mail was delivered to boat access only locations. Initially I thought the price was a bit high, but when I heard that tourists help to continue the mail run, I thought it was value for money. The skipper was knowledgeable but did not over talk. The dolphins 🐬 were an absolute treat as was one of the locals feeding the blue cod. I understand about the coffee cup situation & you are advised when you book it. I would absolutely recommend this to friends that are travelling to this region.
Stunning scenery
D5103OPannettea,
11 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great. So nice to see so much of Queen Charlotte Sound. Our skipper was very good, very knowledgeable. We saw dolphins too which made my day!