Join us for a truely unique Marlborough Sounds cruise experience. The Greenshell Mussel Cruise departs from the Havelock Marina daily over the summer season (1 Oct 2010 - 4 April 2011 and 1 Sept 2011 - 4 April 2011).
Enjoy an informative, relaxing and fun afternoon cruising the inner Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, two of the main Sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Take in the natural beauty of this tranquil environment, learn about the history of the Marlborough Sounds and the pioneering families who have settled here. Visit a Greenshell Mussel farm where your launch captain will explain the intricacies of growing this delicacy in the Sounds. While at the mussel farm we serve freshly steamed mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a wonderful wine and food match in a beautiful part of Marlborough.
Daily Cruise departures from the Havelock Marina
Departing each day from Havelock Marina over the summer season at 1.30pm. This is a short stroll from the Slip Inn Cafe in the middle of the marina. This is a superb place to have lunch prior to departing on the cruise.
Cruise on the Marlborough Travel luxury launch Odyssea or Galileo. Both of these vessels are large and stable with all the home comforts of lounge areas and multiple viewing decks. A very nice way to cruise the Marlborough Sounds.
As we cruise out into the Marlborough Sounds you will be taking in the natural beauty and tranquility of this stunning area. Your experienced skipper has a wealth of knowledge about the Marlborough Sounds and the people who live here. His informative commentary will keep you entertained as you cruise through the inner Pelorus Sound and into the Kenepuru Sound.
You will get to cruise through a Greenshell™ Mussel farm where your skipper will explain why this delicacy grows so well in the Sounds. See the Mussels growing on longlines in the clean waters and learn how the mussel farmers get the mussels to grow on the ropes.
While at the mussel farm your will get to try the freshest steamed mussels, served with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is a fantastic wine and food experience in a beautiful part of Marlborough. It really is a real "Taste of Marlborough" ..
Pricing and Details (ex-Havelock)
Check in: 1.15pm
Check in Location: Havelock Marina - Jetty 1A
Cruise Departure: 1.30pm Daily
Cruise Duration: 3 Hours
Season: Daily from 1 Oct 2010 to 4 April 2011 and 1 Sept 2011 to 4 April 2012 (Exception - Christmas Day, 25 Dec). Bookings are essential.
Cruise Pricing: Adult $112.00 per person
Cruise Pricing: Child $37.00 per person (5 - 15yrs)*
Under 5 years is free of charge.
* (Child price applies when accompanied by a paying adult).
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Enjoy an informative, relaxing and fun afternoon cruising the inner Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, two of the main Sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
