Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get picked up from Blenheim in the morning and head straight to your first of two wineries. Taste award-winning Marlborough wine, talk with respected winemakers, and explore beautiful Marlborough vineyards at both locations.
Afterward, enjoy a light lunch prior to departure, then sit back for a relaxing afternoon as you join fellow travelers for our very popular Seafood Odyssea Cruise, accompanied by fresh local seafood tastings as you cruise the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard a luxury vessel, and learn about the local history.
Make use of the onboard licensed bar, serving a range of Marlborough wines, along with beers, juice, and bottled water.
With the small group setting of the morning and the camaraderie of a larger group in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a well-rounded and memorable day exploring Marlborough's highlights.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 15 people per booking (larger groups by arrangement)
A minimum of 6 people
The afternoon cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions
May not be suitable for cruise ship guests, as the times for this cruise may not align to meet the callback time to the cruise ship. Please confirm your callback time before booking.
The afternoon part of the tour joins another group for the Seafood Odyssea Cruise which can have up to 40 people in peak season
Please review and acknowledge our Swimming Waiver on our website before participating in any swimming activities. https://www.marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz/about-us/swimming-waiver/
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Marlborough Region
The Marlborough Icons Tour covers the very best of Marlborough in one day. A Marlborough wine tour in the morning followed by a light lunch, then a relaxing seafood cruise for the afternoon, accompanied by fresh local seafood as you cruise the stunning Marlborough Sounds NZ. Sightseeing in the Marlborough wine region, famous for Sauvignon Blanc. View the vineyards, the wineries, sample great wines at two fabulous wineries.
Marlborough Sounds
A relaxing seafood cruise for the afternoon, accompanied by fresh local seafood as you cruise the stunning Marlborough Sounds NZ.
What‘s Included
Wine tasting
Seafood Cruise
Light lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes
Food and drinks (except wine tastings and light lunch & seafood tastings specified)
Enquire about our add-on pick up & drop off from Picton subject to availability and surcharges apply
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Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise
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Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice day
Denise H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As a solo traveler, I enjoyed not only the tour experience but I also enjoyed meeting new people on this tour. JEFFREY was our guide and he immediately made me feel welcome and included me in the conversation. The 2 winery stops were educational and fun. The Marlborough Sounds cruise was also a nice experience although it was difficult to hear the captions commentary. I quite enjoyed trying the green mussels and fresh salmon that they served on the cruise. A very pleasant and satisfying experience. Definitely recommend it if your in the area.
Highly recommend, good combo, great guide
Jacqueline H,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Highly recommend this tour, our guide was excellent & so informative. We enjoyed the wine tasting & cruise was good, unfortunately weather not amazing, not their fault of course. Thank you for a great day!
Wonderful.
Shinichi K,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00You can communicate with the tour company in advance. We asked to be picked up at Blenheim Airport and they were happy to do so. However, I was forced to wait at the airport for a while, forgetting that the person in charge had changed to Blenheim Airport. So I deduct my points. Other than that, you can spend your time relaxing in hospitality-filled service from New Year's Day. Gorgeous.
Stunning scenery
D5103OPannettea,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was an excellent day. It was lovely to see so much of Queen Charlotte Sound, even if it did rain a bit on the cruise. Not sure if it's worth $288 per person, now $320??
Great day
Alta-Monza,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The details of the trip are as previous reviewers have said. It's a great day sampling lots of wines & viewing stunning scenery with a lovely lunch then mussels & salmon mid afternoon. Highly recommended.
Awesome
john G,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! Everyone at the wineries were wonderful. Our driver Job was incredible. The cruise was incredible. Can’t say enough good things about this adventure.
Fun wine/cruise experience
Don C,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Sam our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the 2 wineries we visited, Nautilus and Hunter. Would have been nice to have the option of upgrading the wine tasting. The boat cruise was awesome but we picked up additional passengers for the boat only, which made it crowded on the boat. The boat captain was very knowledgeable about the area we cruised and the crew very friendly and helpful. The mussels and salmon we ate was very tasty and there was alot for the passengers.
A great two wineries and boat tour with BBQ, hosted by professionals making a most enjoyable day.
Tim W,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A most enjoyable day started with collection from our accommodation and then onto two wineries for wine tasting. Both were made interesting by the staff and were unhurried and after the second one we had a platter lunch. From there it was a 30 minute transfer, with interesting commentary from our driver / guide Maureen to Picton, where we met the large catamaran boat. The captain provided an almost running commentary as we toured the local sounds, which was most informative. After anchoring everyone enjoyed green lipped mussels, or an alternative plus salmon, all BBQ on board. Overall an excellent and very professionally organised trip and many thanks for making it happen.
Hojo
Howard L,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00VHighly recommend. cruise with grilled salmon and mussels. Boat not ovecrowded at all. Two nice wine tasting and lunch included. And they picked us up at our hotel so we didnt have to worry about driving, etc. Highly recommend. Our guide was very personable.
Great day!
Veronica L,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day with a perfect itinerary. Our driver Pete was wonderful and knowledgeable. Also a small group which we prefer. The wines and charcuterie were amazing then onto a beautiful cruise with mussels and salmon. Loved it!
From NZ$320.00
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