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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

4.7(292 reviews)
4 hours
From $71.37
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About This Tour

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.

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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
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What's Included

Commentary on board
Restroom on board

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
Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
Please Note: The stop at Ship Cove only occurs during Summer months of 1st Oct to 30th April
We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office
Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 1:30pm
The boat used for the tour can vary from a smaller 9 seater to a 99 seater catamaran and is not guaranteed

Meeting Point

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.

Special Instructions

Please check in to the Beachcomber Cruises booking office 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 1:30pm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Beachcomber Cruises

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Guest Ratings

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