Original Greenshell Mussel Cruise in Picton
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August 2026
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What you can expect
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. Aboard a well-appointed catamaran 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.
Location
What you need to know
- 3 hour cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound
- Cruise past a mussel farm
- Sample Greenshell Mussels
- Glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Allow 3.5 hours
- 1:30pm in summer (Oct-Apr) & 1:00pm in winter (May-Sept)
- Winter departures operate on request
- Departs from Picton Town Wharf #6 (30 minutes drive from Blenheim)
- Operates daily all year
- Picton is a 30 minute drive from Blenheim & 2 hours from Nelson
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- Infants (0-4yrs) travel free of charge
- Lunch is not included in this tour, we recommend having lunch beforehand
- Minimum numbers required for tour to go ahead
- Maximum of 20 people on the tour
- For larger group enquiries, please contact us
- Paid car park available at Picton Marina car park, off Wellington Street
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Recent reviews
Enjoyed my experience very much
Very easy booked, after login to the Everything NZ site, Karma called me om my European nr. And resolved the complete booking.
