Cruise the Marlborough Sounds with a glass of wine and fresh mussels in hand on the Greenshell Mussel Cruise from Picton. Starting just a 20 minute drive away from Blenheim, this half day wine & food tour with Marlborough Tour Company is a must do when visiting the Marlborough region. Discover the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound on a 3 hour cruise, visiting the Greenshell mussel farm, tasting fresh produce & enjoying local Marlborough wine.
The Greenshell Mussel Cruise from Picton is the original and longest running experience of its kind. Picton is a pretty seaside town located north of Blenheim at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, making it the perfect destination for a day trip or overnight stay. Onboard the MV Spirit on the Greenshell Mussel Cruise, the local crew share stories and history of the area while you take in the incredible Marlborough Sounds scenery. As well as exploring part of the Marlborough Sounds (Queen Charlotte Sound), this cruise with Marlborough Tour Company allows you to sample fresh seafood at its source. Learn how Greenshell mussels are grown and taste a freshly steamed sample with an accompanying glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.