About This Experience

100% Cruise-Friendly: Private Tour Day. Step off your cruise ship in Picton and sink into luxury with a private, experience tour to the world-famous Marlborough wine region. Designed specifically around your ship’s port schedule, this flexible tour allows you to escape the crowded tour buses and set your own pace. Discover award-winning Sauvignon Blancs and many other locally grown varietals at boutique cellar doors, indulge in artisanal gourmet treats, and take in the breathtaking New Zealand landscape. You are ensured of a seamless and exciting day out before your safe return back to your ship well ahead of your ship’s scheduled departure. Depart Picton on a 25minute scenic journey to your first wine tasting experience - 45minutes to savour some stunning wines of the region. Your next visit is also a wine tasting with the option of a cheese platter at your own cost. Each winery allows about 45minutes to relax and enjoy. To ensure your best wine experience a 3rd winery is on the itinerary before heading to a delicious lunch with even more wine tasting right at the table with your meal. The host explains the local region as do the other winery hosts and nearly always a sunny day under the umbrellas outside among the vines. 90minutes to enjoy. Your next stop is not far away - Makana Boutique Chocolates - a must taste. Generous free tastings. 15minutes is time enough to enjoy their decadent display and even request other tastings to try. Before returning you back to your shuttle that will take you back to your ship, we will take you to a superb high-top view of the Pacific Ocean and the expanse of vineyards along the coast of the real Cloudy Bay, discovered by of course Captain Cook on his journey of the islands. Meeting details: Your ship’s disembarking time will be relative to your arrival at the wharf. Please allow 1.5hrs from docking to board the shuttles provided for your ship. Once you leave the ship it will be a 5minute ride to the meeting point at the Picton Information Centre Bus Stop. You will find your guide on the verandah along from the bus stop. They will be waiting under or near a yellow flag 'TOURS HERE' and will have a signboard with the lead traveler's name. On the day it is recommended that you have normal text contact with your guide in case of delays at the ship. It is important to arrive 30 minutes prior to that start time. Please note that the start time is set generically for 10:00am and each cruise schedule can differ so it could be earlier. We create your itinerary to perfectly negotiate around any time difference. You will receive a text the day before to confirm the exact time to meet and start time. Highlights: • 100% Cruise friendly: Guaranteed on time return to Picton Port well before departure. • Completely Private: Exclusive chauffeur-driven vehicle just for your group size. • Tailored Itinerary: For you with premium wineries, gourmet & stunning scenery. • 13 Years of Expertise: Relax with Marlborough's premier local tour professional.

Highlights

• ✓Guaranteed on-time return to Picton Port before departure
• ✓Private, cruise-friendly tour built around your ship's schedule
• ✓Award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals at boutique cellar doors
• ✓Artisanal gourmet treats
• ✓Exclusive, experienced chauffeur for your group

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy (Calculated on the date we receive your email or online form available from our website). Cancellations received less than: 14 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: $100% of the full rate. 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date: No cancellation Fee required. By submitting your cancellation form or advice by email you can advise us of the reason for your cancellation and in some instances we could offer you an alternative date or we may be able to forgo your cancellation fee. To change the date of your booking a 20% fee of your booking total will be charged if less than 14 Days notice is given.