Highlights

3 Hour Scenic cruise

This scenic cruise takes you through the breaktaking Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui

Seafood Tasting

Enjoy a sample of Marlborough Salmon and Greenshell™ mussels prepared three ways

Taste of Wine and Antipasto Platter

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and antipasto platter onboard

Lunch Not Included

While there is food available on board, we suggest having lunch prior to boarding

Explore and Learn

Option of either a walk at Kaipupu Sanctuary, or a comprehensive Greenshell™ Mussel Farm tour

Fish feeding

Feed Blue Cod at a Marlborough Sounds marine reserve

Overview

The Seafood Odyssea Cruise is a unique Marlborough Sounds experience combining spectacular scenery, local seafood and unforgettable marine experiences.

Cruise through the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound aboard our well-appointed catamaran, with the freedom to choose your own adventure along the way. Discover the flavours of the Sounds with a delicious seafood tasting experience featuring fresh NZ King Salmon and Greenshell™ mussels prepared onboard in three different ways. We also visit a marine reserve to see and feed protected fish up close. 

Along the journey, enjoy stunning coastal views, abundant marine life and the chance to see the Marlborough Sounds from the water. Whether you choose to stretch your legs on a short bush walk, visit a mussel farm or simply relax onboard, the Seafood Odyssea Cruise offers a memorable taste of Marlborough.

And, if the weather permits, bring your togs* for a quick swim when we anchor in a quiet bay. Togs = Kiwi for Swimmers / Swimsuit

Itinerary

What your day can look like 

Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure

1:30pm (Oct - April)
Meet us in Picton at Town Wharf #5 or #6 to check-in 15 minutes prior to your sailing. 

Step aboard our Catamaran

Cruise out of Picton Harbour to the 1st stop at Kaipūpū Sanctuary 

Option 1 - Kaipūpū Sanctuary (weather dependent)

Enjoy a short 30 minute walk to the lookout on Kaipūpū Sanctuary

Option 2 - Greenshell™ Mussel Farm Tour

For those who choose not to walk (or its raining), join us for a comprehensive tour of a working Mussel farm

Depart Kaipūpū 

Platter is served along with a complimentary glass of local wine

Quick Dip

If the weather permits, bring your togs* for a quick swim when we anchor while we prepare the seafood tasting. Togs = Kiwi for Swimmers / Swimsuit

Seafood Tasting

Anchored in a quiet bay we prepare and serve a tasting of fresh NZ King Salmon and Greenshell™ prepared 3 ways, fresh bread and duka is also served

See & Feed Fish

Cruise to Double Cove - a marine reserve - to see and feed Blue Cod fish

Disembark

Return to Picton around 4 - 4:30pm

Seafood Odyssea Cruise video


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Terms and Conditions

Minimum of six people are required for this tour to run. 

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