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Private Charters And Picton Port Day Tours

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.

Private Full-Day Yacht Charter
8 to 9 hours · Indian Summer Charter
Private tour with bottled water.
from $5,464.30 Private ride, price is per group (listing shows the from-price for the whole group). Check availability →
Budget Water Taxi, Kaipupu
2 hours · Beachcomber Cruises
from $24.73 per person Check availability →
Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo
8 hours · Wilderness Guides
Small-group tour with a meal.
from $152.43 per person Check availability →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
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Shore Excursion Cruise | 2 hours | $59 per person | ★ 4.5 (71) | Not included | Not included |
| Private Full-Day Yacht Charter | 8 to 9 hours | $5,464.30 per group | 2 reviews | Not included | Not listed |
| Budget Water Taxi, Kaipupu | 2 hours | $24.73 per person | 1 review | Not included | Not listed |
| Guided Kayak, Boat Cruise Combo | 8 hours | $152.43 per person | No reviews on this one yet | Included | Not listed |





