Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

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's included

  • Commentary on board
  • Restroom on board

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    1 London Quay, London Quay 1, Picton, 7220
    Please meet us at the Beachcomber Cruises Office on the waterfront - the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay, we are a black building with Blue Signage.
    End point
    1 London Quay, London Quay 1, Picton, 7220

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