Picton Mail Boat Cruises Compare Tours

Private Charters And Picton Port Day Tours

A kayak paddling beside a small passenger launch in a quiet Picton bay

Four excursions, side by side on price and length. Starting prices are $24.73 to $152.43 per person and $5,464.30 per group.

Four cruises in this category run from Picton, priced from $24.73 per person on the Budget Water Taxi to Kaipupu up to $5,464.30 per group for the Private Full-Day Yacht Charter. The 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise lasts 2 hours, while the yacht charter runs 8 to 9 hours. Three of the four depart from London Quay.

Common Questions

What Do The Cruises Cost?

Per-person prices start at $24.73 for the Budget Water Taxi to Kaipupu, $59 for the 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise and $152.43 for the Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo trip. The Private Full-Day Yacht Charter is priced from $5,464.30 per group and takes up to 15 people.

How Long Are The Cruises?

The 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise lasts 2 hours and the Budget Water Taxi to Kaipupu lasts 2 hours. The Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo trip runs 8 hours. The Private Full-Day Yacht Charter runs 8 to 9 hours.

What Is Included And What Should You Check Before Booking?

The Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo trip includes a guide and commentary, with a food tasting rather than a full meal, and the Private Full-Day Yacht Charter has toilets aboard and drinks included. Meals and drinks are not included on the 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise or the Budget Water Taxi, and pickup is not included on the 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise. Free cancellation is listed on all four options; three trips meet at London Quay in Picton, while the yacht charter does not state a meeting point.

How Do You Choose Between The Cruises?

For short stops, the 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise at $59 per person or the 2-hour Budget Water Taxi at $24.73 per person fit tight schedules, and both take up to 70 passengers. The 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise is rated 4.5 from 71 reviews. For a full day, the Guided Kayak trip takes up to 24 people and adds kayaking and lunch, while the Private Full-Day Yacht Charter gives a group of up to 15 the boat to themselves.

Compare The Four Excursions Side By Side

TourLengthFromRatingMealPickup
2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise2 hours$59 per person★ 4.5 (71)Not includedNot included
Private Full-Day Yacht Charter8 to 9 hours$5,464.30 per group2 reviewsNot includedNot listed
Budget Water Taxi, Kaipupu2 hours$24.73 per person1 reviewNot includedNot listed
Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo8 hours$152.43 per personNo reviews on this one yetIncludedNot listed

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