Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise from Havelock
Havelock, New Zealand
Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with this indulgent Greenshell Mussel Cruise. The cruise features freshly steamed mussels paired with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the ultimate wine/food match. Relax and unwind while you cruise the tranquil Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sound aboard our luxury launch MV Spirit on this half-day tour, departing Havelock. Learn about local history, visit a mussel farm and take in the stunning scenery.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with this indulgent Greenshell Mussel Cruise. The cruise features freshly steamed mussels paired with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the ultimate wine/food match. Relax and unwind while you cruise the tranquil Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sound aboard our luxury launch MV Spirit on this half-day tour, departing Havelock. Learn about local history, visit a mussel farm and take in the stunning scenery.
Check in at MV Spirit, Havelock Marina - Pier C at 1.15pm. Havelock is a small seaport township on State Highway 6, the main road between Blenheim and Nelson, about a 30min drive from Blenheim. Havelock is the gateway to the Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sound, two of the main sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Cruise aboard MV Spirit, a 14m catamaran, through the Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, visit a mussel farm, sample freshly steamed mussels paired with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy tour guide narration by the skipper. Possible sightings of penguins, dolphins and seals.
As part of the Marlborough Sounds cruise we serve freshly-steamed Greenshell mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. There is also a licensed bar facility on board which has a good range of Marlborough wines, along with beers, juice, bottled water. You can also purchase a range of light food items including chips and peanuts. EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard can be used onboard.
The launch has a range of indoor and outdoor areas for your comfort and for viewing the beautiful Marlborough Sounds scenery.
Check in at MV Spirit, Havelock Marina - Pier C at 1.15pm. Havelock is a small seaport township on State Highway 6, the main road between Blenheim and Nelson, about a 30min drive from Blenheim. Havelock is the gateway to the Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sound, two of the main sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Cruise aboard MV Spirit, a 14m catamaran, through the Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, visit a mussel farm, sample freshly steamed mussels paired with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy tour guide narration by the skipper. Possible sightings of penguins, dolphins and seals.
As part of the Marlborough Sounds cruise we serve freshly-steamed Greenshell mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. There is also a licensed bar facility on board which has a good range of Marlborough wines, along with beers, juice, bottled water. You can also purchase a range of light food items including chips and peanuts. EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard can be used onboard.
The launch has a range of indoor and outdoor areas for your comfort and for viewing the beautiful Marlborough Sounds scenery.
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