Cruise Ship Shore Tour Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs
Marlborough Sounds, Wellington
Discover Marlborough with premium wine tastings, stunning scenery, local flavours, and relaxed small-group touring direct from Port Marlborough, Picton. Designed only for cruise ship guests.
Highlights
- Visit up to 4 stunning Marlborough cellar doors and tasting rooms
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Picton to the Marlborough wine region
- Learn about the history of the region and the people behind the wine
- Enjoy a tasting of reserve vineyard wines or a DNA brewery flight
- Visit the Makana Chocolate Factory and enjoy a tasting of their products
Description
Explore the best of Marlborough on a relaxed shore excursion designed especially for cruise ship guests visiting Port Marlborough.
Discover world-famous wineries, boutique cellar doors, local gourmet flavours, and stunning vineyard scenery, all with convenient timing to suit your ship’s schedule.
Travel in comfort with a knowledgeable local guide who will introduce you to Marlborough’s rich wine history, passionate winemakers, and the spectacular landscapes that have made the region internationally renowned. Enjoy premium wine tastings at carefully selected wineries, with opportunities to sample Marlborough’s famous Sauvignon Blanc alongside a range of other award-winning varietals.
Depending on your chosen tour experience, you may also visit local breweries, artisan food producers, boutique chocolate makers, or enjoy a relaxed vineyard lunch showcasing fresh local produce.
Small group sizes ensure a friendly and personalised experience with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the day at your own pace. Our touring vans are for 10-13 guests only.
With pickup and return directly from Port Marlborough Picton I-Site centre, this shore excursion is the perfect way to experience the flavours, scenery, and hospitality of Marlborough before returning comfortably to your cruise ship.
Cruise ship guests can also book our Premium Private Tours or our Whiskey-Gin-Wine and Craft Beer Tour, as these tours are designed for guests' individual travel requests.
Includes
- Scenic drive from Picton to Marlborough wine region approx 30 minutes
- Visit up to 4 boutique award-winning cellar doors and tasting rooms
- All tastings are included in your tour tariff
- Tasting of reserve, single vineyard and premium wines
- Visit the Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory and gift shop for a sweet treat if time allows
- All our tour hosts are local Marlborough ambassadors
- Comfortable, clean & licensed touring vans max guests 10-13
- Excellent opportunities for photo moments
- If your ship’s port stay is shorter and we are unable to visit 4 cellar doors, we will upgrade tastings at 3 cellar doors to their premium ranges, and guests can purchase a vineyard platter instead of an à la carte vineyard lunch because there will not be enough time for a full lunch
Excludes
Lunch/platter choices are not included in your tour tariff and are paid by guests directly to the venue
Important Information
- Our tours are carefully scheduled around your cruise ship’s confirmed arrival and departure times, with Port Marlborough updates provided to us daily Free Port Marlborough shuttle buses operate between the cruise ship terminal and the Picton Information Centre meeting point, where your guide will be waiting to welcome you beside the “Yellow Flag” If your ship arrives late or departs earlier than originally scheduled, your tour itinerary will be adjusted accordingly to ensure you return to your ship comfortably and on time, while still enjoying the very best Marlborough experience possible during your visit
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
