World Famous Mail Boat &
Marlborough Sounds Scenic Cruises

Scenic | Round the Bays Cruise

The Beachcomber Round The Bays cruise takes you on a tour of discovery of the Queen Charlotte Sounds most beautiful bays.

Cruising time of around 30 minutes and crossing the main reach of the Queen Charlotte Sounds will have you arriving at Double Cove, a sheltered haven of holiday homes, cormorants and our famous pet fish. After having cruised around the bay taking in some amazing water front properties and wildlife nestled up in the cove, together we feed the pet fish form the boat, Herring, Mullet and Big Blue Cod are locals at feed time along with the birds that like to join in the fun.

Departing Double cove MV Beachcomber will take you on a cruise of discovery venturing into Lochmara Bay, Onahau Bay and around the grove arm of the inner Queen Charlotte Sound. The cruising area is surrounded by years of regenerating beach forest, covering 15 nautical miles this two hour return trip will allow you to see some of the best of the Marlborough Sounds in a limited time frame. Your friendly skipper will give you a full commentary and answer any question along the way to ensure you take away the best Marlborough has to offer.