Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs
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Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised in relaxed small-group shore excursions designed around your ship’s schedule, allowing you to enjoy Marlborough with complete peace of mind. Unlike large coach tours, our personalised experiences focus on quality over quantity. Visit boutique wineries and iconic Cellar Doors, enjoy premium tastings, meet passionate local hosts, and discover the stories behind Marlborough’s world-famous wines. Tour timings are adjusted to Port Marlboroughs shipping schedule updates, ensuring you return to your ship comfortably and on time. Complimentary shuttle buses operate between the cruise terminal and the Picton Information Centre meeting point, where your guide will welcome you beside the Yellow Flag. Enjoy stunning scenery, local knowledge, and genuine Kiwi hospitality on an authentic Marlborough shore excursion.
Your experience
Stop 1
Your Marlborough wine experience begins at the Picton i-SITE “Yellow Flag” meeting point, where your friendly Tour Host will welcome you ashore and introduce you to the beautiful Marlborough wine region. Designed specifically around your cruise ship’s port schedule, this flexible shore excursion operates for approximately 4 to 6 hours depending on your ship’s arrival and departure times & ensuring your comfortable return connection back to the ship. Your tour will visit between 3 and 5 carefully selected Marlborough cellar doors, enjoying a relaxed and scenic tasting experience featuring the region’s world-famous wines. One stop will include a vineyard restaurant venue where you can purchase lunch at your own cost while enjoying stunning vineyard surroundings. Our tours focus on quality, comfort, and creating a memorable Marlborough experience for cruise ship guests. Seeking a more personal and exclusive experience, Premium Private Tours are also available with Discovery Wine Tours
What’s included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guaranteed a fun day out ;)
- Tour Host with a passion for wine and Marlborough local history
- Transportation from Cruise Ship shuttle bus meeting point area and return to Picton I-Site
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All standard cellar door tasting fees at wineries visited
Not included
- Lunch or food choices are at guests care on the day
Meeting and pickup
Free Cruise Ship shuttle bus will drop you off at the Picton Information Centre meeting point, follow the Blue line when disembarking to the "Yellow Flag" and our tour hosts will be there to meet you. Our tours are updated daily to ensure they are designed around your Cruise Ships port schedule.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children are allowed on our Private Tours
- We are able to cater for all guests, please contact us directly for specific requirements
- Do you require a Private Group Tour, contact us directly as we offer group discounts
- Family Group Tours are also available, ensuring all guests are catered for
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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