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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
Picton,
New Zealand
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Overview
Duration
4h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sound making this a truly unique tour!
Come along on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of Mail Day as the skipper delivers the Rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home.
If time allows the Mail Boat Cruise will take a short stop at one of the brilliant locations within the Queen Charlotte waterways, you route will shown upon check in.
Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.
What to remember
Important info
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board. Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended. Not wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs. Service animals allowed. Please Note: The stop at Ship Cove only occurs during Summer months of 1st Oct to 30th April. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office. Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 1:30pm. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Live commentary on board. Restroom on board
What's not included
Food. Hotel pickup and drop-off
Know Before You Go
When
01:30 PM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Beachcomber Cruises
Meeting Point
1 London Quay, Picton 7220, New Zealand