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Mail Boat Cruises

A small mail launch easing up to a jetty on green Queen Charlotte Sound water while a mail sack is handed ashore

Two mail boat runs, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $83.40 to $91.

Mail boat cruises in this category cost between $83.40 and $91 per person. One option is the 4-hour Mail Run Cruise departing London Quay in Picton; the other is the Full-Day Mail Boat on Pelorus Sound, which starts from Havelock. Both make mail deliveries along their routes and are rated 4.7 or higher.

Common Questions

How Much Do Mail Boat Cruises Cost?

The Mail Run Cruise starts at $91 per person and the Full-Day Mail Boat starts at $83.40 per person. Neither price varies by group size, and both cruises offer free cancellation.

How Long Do The Cruises Run?

The Mail Run Cruise from Picton lasts 4 hours. The Full-Day Mail Boat from Havelock lists 5 hours and takes up to 60 passengers.

What Is Included And What Should You Check?

Both cruises include commentary and mail deliveries along the route; drinks are included on the Pelorus cruise and toilets are aboard the Mail Run Cruise. Neither cruise includes a meal, and the Mail Run Cruise lists no pickup, so plan to meet at London Quay or at Pier B, Havelock Marina.

How Do I Choose Between The Two Cruises?

Choose the 4-hour Mail Run Cruise from London Quay in Picton if you want a shorter trip; it is rated 4.7 from 611 reviews. The Full-Day Mail Boat from Havelock suits a longer day on Pelorus Sound, with a guide and drinks included, and is rated 4.8 from 336 reviews.

Compare The Two Mail Boat Runs Side By Side

TourLengthFromRatingMealPickup
Mail Run Cruise, 4 Hours4 hours$91 per person★ 4.7 (611)Not includedNot included
Full-Day Mail Boat, Pelorus5 hours$83.40 per person★ 4.8 (336)Not includedNot listed

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