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Ship Cove And Motuara Island Cruises
Three cruises, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $69.02 to $100.08.
Cruises from Picton to Ship Cove and Motuara Island cost from $69.02 to $100.08 per person, with three options lasting between 3 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes. All three cruises include commentary and free cancellation. Two depart from London Quay and one from 1 Wellington Street. This page compares prices, durations and passenger numbers so you can pick the right trip.
Motuara Bird Sanctuary, Ship Cove
4 hours 30 minutes · Beachcomber Cruises
from $69.02 per person Check availability →
Captain Cook History, Dolphins
4 hours · E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
from $100.08 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Ship Cove And Motuara Island Cruises Cost?
Prices start at $69.02 per person for Motuara Bird Sanctuary, Ship Cove. Ship Cove Stop, 3 Hours starts at $82.00 per person and Captain Cook History, Dolphins at $100.08 per person, the highest of the three.
How Long Are The Cruises?
The cruises run from 3 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes. Ship Cove Stop, 3 Hours is the shortest at 3 hours, Captain Cook History, Dolphins runs 4 hours, and Motuara Bird Sanctuary, Ship Cove is the longest at 4 hours 30 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
All three cruises include commentary and free cancellation. The Motuara Bird Sanctuary cruise has toilets aboard and states that meals and pickup are not included. Captain Cook History, Dolphins includes a guide; toilets, meals and pickup are not stated for the other two, so check each listing before you book.
How Do I Choose Between The Cruises?
Captain Cook History, Dolphins is the highest rated at 4.7 from 28 reviews and caps groups at 30. Ship Cove Stop, 3 Hours has the most reviews, 296 at a rating of 4.3, and combines mail deliveries with a stop at Ship Cove. Motuara Bird Sanctuary, Ship Cove is the longest option and carries up to 70 passengers.
Compare The Three Cruises Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Cove Stop, 3 Hours | 3 hours | $82 per person | ★ 4.3 (296) | Not stated | Not listed |
| Motuara Bird Sanctuary, Ship Cove | 4 hours 30 minutes | $69.02 per person | ★ 4.1 (38) | Not included | Not included |
| Captain Cook History, Dolphins | 4 hours | $100.08 per person | ★ 4.7 (28) | Not stated | Not listed |
