Picton, NZ cruise port guide
Picton has developed a reputation in recent years. It’s the doorway to New Zealand’s South Island used by locals and international travelers alike to get to the islands and resorts of the Marlborough Sounds, an interconnected stretch of beautiful landscape. The surrounding area is famous for its wineries, so you can enjoy vineyard tours and tastings while stopped on Picton cruises. Picton is a hidden gem for international travelers. Beautiful scenery in the Marlborough Sounds and views of the New Zealand countryside make the area particularly memorable for first-time visitors. On the waterfront, explore Pollard Park for a leisurely stroll, or stop at EcoWorld Aquarium to see rescued and protected species during a tour of the wildlife rehabilitation center. On your New Zealand cruise, you’ll be endlessly surprised by its foodie and café scene, outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking, and beautiful water and mountain views.
About Picton, NZ
Picton is a small harbor town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound on New Zealand's South Island, serving as the southern terminal of the Cook Strait ferry linking Wellington and the North Island. A popular cruise port on New Zealand itineraries, Picton is the gateway to the stunning Marlborough Sounds — a drowned river valley system of inlets, islands, and forested hills — and the famous Marlborough wine region.
Water taxis depart Picton regularly for the Marlborough Sounds, where the Queen Charlotte Track offers walking or cycling amid native bush with water views. Blenheim's Marlborough wine region (25 km) is home to dozens of cellar doors specializing in Sauvignon Blanc. The Edwin Fox, one of the world's oldest wooden ships, is preserved in the harbor.
Quick facts
Cruises visiting Picton, NZ
Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.
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Canada To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · Australia · 114 nights
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Autumn Foliage of Canada & America's East Coast Montreal- New York City
Scenic Eclipse · North America · 11 nights
from $13,849
$1,259 / night
Japan To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · Australia · 78 nights
from $30,029
$384 / night
13 Night Best Of New Zealand Cruise
Celebrity Solstice · New Zealand · 13 nights
from $2,032
$156 / night
New Zealand
Grand Princess · Oceania · 15 nights
from $2,367
$157 / night
9 Night New Zealand Cruise
Anthem of the Seas · Australia · 9 nights
from $2,009
$223 / night
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Showing 85 Picton, NZ cruises
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