Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

• Driver
• guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Round-trip shuttle bus service between the ship and the departure point
• Wine tasting
• Chocolate tasting
• Bottled water

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Lunch at own cost due to varying appetites
• Entrance fees

Picton Visitors Centre shuttle bus stop. We will be in the car park with a signboard with your name near the vehicles. Drivers will wear a gold scarf or tie. The driver's phone number will be supplied on your voucher. Ships docking at Shakespeare Bay require a bus shuttle to the Picton Visitors Centre (5 min.).Small ships docking at Waitohi Wharf may not have shuttle option, as they are a 2-minute walk to Picton Visitors Centre. Picton Security Staff at the wharf may arrange pickup at the wharf by request. We are not authorized to pickup from the wharf except by passenger request.

Tailored to your ship's schedule. It takes up to 2 hours to reach the wharf from the pilot station. Most tours depart between 1 and 2 hours after docking at the wharf. (If a ship docks in Picton at 8am, the tour generally starts between 10am and 10:30am.)The tour returns no less than 2 hours prior to your ship's scheduled departure from the port.

At the conclusion of your tour, you will be returned to the shuttle bus stop at the Picton Visitors Centre at least two hours before your ship's departure. Your tour guide will also know the time for the last shuttle. If departing from Waitohi Wharf, the driver can drop you at the gate, a very short walk from the ship.

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Cut off time for booking has been set for 12 hours prior to tour departure. Due to advance bookings being required for additional activities. However booking is flexible up to an hour prior to tour departure. 
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Your tour guide provides a 6 seat vehicle for smaller private groups. 
• Worry-free Shore Excursion:  We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Picton Port for your ship's departure. In the extreme unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.  If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.