Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
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Departing from the Picton I-Site, this guided Jade Wine Tour transfers you by air-conditioned minibus to the Wairau Valley for a personalised tasting experience. Visit a selection of large and family-run wineries to sample Marlborough’s famous Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals, learn about barrel maturation in the cellars, and enjoy scenic photo stops.
Each tour is planned around the specific arrival and departure times of your cruise ship, allowing for a flexible itinerary that makes the most of your time ashore while ensuring a comfortable return to port. The tour includes a stop for lunch at a vineyard restaurant (own cost) and, time permitting, a visit to a chocolate factory and a lookout with views of your ship.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after your cruise ship docks. Then board a luxury minibus and enjoy the drive through the Koromiko mountain pass to the Marlborough wine region while your guide points out ecological and historical places of interest; this small-group tour is limited to 11 people to ensure a more intimate atmosphere. You will visit four or five cellar doors (time permitting) around the Marlborough vineyards. Taste their award winning wines and learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil, and skill combine to make these incredible wines. Marlborough is not all about Sauvignon Blanc - we have stunning Rieslings, crisp and fruity Pinot Gris, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay and our renown Pinot Noir. A stop will be made for lunch (own expense), featuring delicacies such as mussels, salmon, venison or beef when available. Alternatively, a light meal of gourmet local cheeses to pair with your wine might suffice. On the way back to the port, we stop at the chocolate factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates. You will return to the Picton wharf at least 90 minutes before your cruise ship departs.
What‘s Included
Small group tour by minivan
Local guide
Vineyard tour
Chocolate tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting at 4-5 award-winning wineries
Lunch
Personal expenses
Options
Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Dan D,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide John was so informative and helpful. We had an amazing day and visited some fantastic wineries including one of our favourites Villa Maria. Our lunch was sensational and it was so good to be able to be picked up from such a central location.
Picton winery tour.
LKayL,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The wineries are beautiful, and the wine was really good. Did not realize that we had a long drive from the cruise ship., As it is a 1.5 hour trip to our destination and the same amount of time back. Our tour guide Gary was fabulous and I would recommend him to anyone.
Terrific way to explore the Marlborough wine country.
Alan K,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful day enjoying lunch at one beautiful winery, and then exploring three others. The added bonus of the chocolate factory was terrific. Our guide John was friendly, knowledgeable, and informative.
Great day wine tasting...
Cheryl B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day wine tasting with John as our guide. Excellent tour! Bruce and his team plan an excellent visit and our guide John made the day even more fun.
Wine tour
Beth Z,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The wines were delicious. Lisa our driver did a great job giving us information about the area and wines.
Fun and perfectly timed
Marie d,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A fun experience with superb knowledgeable staff. We were tapped out after 3 wineries and really didn't properly appreciate the 4th stop, which was a shame, because they were awesome. The food at Spy Valley (charcuterie board) was top notch.
Wonderful wine, food and chocolate too!
610michaelm,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour. Everything was clean, safe, and on time. Our guide and driver Marsley was fun, informative and hospitable. Visited 4 great small wineries including a great lunch at one of them. Plus a bonus stop at a great chocolate factory. 1000% better than any cruise ship excursion.
A terrific wine tasting exploration with a terrific guide!
Carol E,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a perfectly timed excursion — a great experience and a stress free return to the ship’s shuttles. Marsley was a very well informed local guide who built an itinerary that got us to 4 wineries and a delicious lunch (on our own $$). We even had time for a stop at a chocolate factory before returning to the ship. The wineries were all smaller family-owned vineyards with long histories of winemaking in Marlborough. Each one had great wines and their own character or flair that make them special. We love the local history and storytelling that made Marsley a unique guide. You will not be disappointed on this excursion!!!
Bev was great. Informative and friendly.
Jeanne,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very small group of 10 people that were very diverse. We all got to know each other and became friends. We went to four wineries and the chocolate factory. The third winery, they gave us a beautiful charcuterie board, which was lunch. The winery was very accommodating as some of the Group did not eat meat. The wines were very good.
A Perfect Day Exploring Marlborough with Bev
Corey Y,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful day with Bev as our guide on the Marlborough Wine Trip through Jade Tours. She was warm, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and personal from start to finish. Bev shared fascinating insights about the region and the wineries we visited, which added so much depth to the day. Her friendly manner and genuine enthusiasm made us feel well looked after, and the pace of the tour was just right—never rushed, yet we saw and learned so much. It was truly a memorable experience, and we would happily recommend Bev and Jade Tours to anyone looking for a thoughtful, enjoyable Marlborough wine tour.
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