Ship Cove and Dolphin Eco-Tour Cruise

Sightseeing  :  New Zealand  :  South Island  :  Picton  :  Dolphin & Whale Watching

This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare seas birds, marine animals, and endangered land birds. Enjoy spotting Dolphins in the calm, sheltered waters before traveling to Ships Cove and Motuara Island!Cruise the length of the calm and sheltered Queen Charlotte Sound. Experience and learn about playful dolphins (95% encounter rate), fur seals and amazing seabirds before landing at historic Ship Cove where Captain Cook first made landfall in New Zealand. After being welcomed ashore by the cheeky resident Wekas, Oyster Catchers and Paradise Shelducks, you'll spend approximately 35 minutes enjoying the untouched native forest, fascinating history and breath-taking scenery.

See the creek which cook himself drank from. Take a cup from on-board and drink yourself from this crystal clear stream. There is excellent information available to read of Cooks travels, interactions with Maori, scientific studies and exploration of the pacific in some custom built plaques onsite. Or just take in the ambiance of the world class site.

Spectacular views toward Motuara Island and the open ocean in Cook Strait will leave you speechless. After returning to the boat, sit back and relax with a hot drink and cookies as we cruise back to Picton.