Marlborough wine tasting and seafood cruise from Blenheim
Two wineries, one afternoon at sea, all arranged from your hotel
The Marlborough Icons Tour combines morning wine tastings at two Marlborough wineries with an afternoon seafood cruise through the Marlborough Sounds aboard a luxury vessel. Hotel pickup in Blenheim is included, along with a light lunch, wine tastings, fresh local seafood, and access to the onboard licensed bar. The afternoon cruise operates Wednesday and Saturday only during winter 2026 and accommodates a maximum of 15 people per booking.
6h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Wine tasting and seafood cruise
- Pick up from Blenheim
- Visit first winery and taste wine
- Visit second winery and taste wine
- Enjoy light lunch
- Join Seafood Odyssea Cruise
- Taste fresh local seafood onboard
- Cruise Marlborough Sounds
- Relax and enjoy onboard licensed bar
The Experience
The day starts with pickup from your Blenheim accommodation and heads straight into the Marlborough wine region. You'll visit two wineries, tasting award-winning Sauvignon Blancs and talking directly with the winemakers while exploring the vineyards themselves. The region's reputation rests on these cool-climate whites, and the two stops let you compare how different producers approach the same terroir. After the second winery, a light lunch settles the morning before the afternoon shift.
The Seafood Odyssea Cruise departs in the afternoon, and you board a luxury vessel to cruise through the Marlborough Sounds. Fresh local seafood arrives as part of the experience—not a separate purchase—and the onboard licensed bar stocks Marlborough wines alongside beers, juice, and bottled water. The cruise is subject to favorable weather, and the afternoon group can reach up to 40 people in peak season, though your morning group stays capped at 15. The whole tour runs 6.5 hours from pickup to return.
The afternoon cruise joins travelers beyond your morning group, so you're not locked into one party for the full day. The Sounds themselves are the draw—Queen Charlotte Sound's natural geography unfolds as you cruise, and the guide shares local history throughout. This is a relaxing afternoon by design: the vessel does the work, and you watch the water and the coastline.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup from Blenheim.
- wine tastings at two Marlborough wineries.
- light lunch.
- the Seafood Odyssea Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds.
- fresh local seafood tastings.
- access to the onboard licensed bar with Marlborough wines, beers, juice and bottled water.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- local taxes.
Operated by Marlborough Tour Company
Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Blenheim means you don't need a car or a driver for the day—the tour collects you in the morning and returns you afterward, so the wine tastings and the cruise both stay worry-free. The fixed schedule also settles the timing: the afternoon cruise departs at a set hour, so the morning and lunch fit around it without negotiation.
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Top questions
What kind of wine will I taste on the Marlborough Icons Tour?
The tour focuses on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the region's signature varietal. You taste at two different wineries, so you experience how different producers work with the same cool-climate grapes and terroir.
Is the seafood cruise included in the price, or do I pay separately?
The Seafood Odyssea Cruise is included in the tour price, along with fresh local seafood tastings and access to the onboard bar. Wine tastings at the wineries and the light lunch are also part of the booking.
How many people will be on the afternoon cruise?
Your morning wine-tasting group stays at a maximum of 15 people. The afternoon cruise joins a larger group that can reach up to 40 people in peak season, since the Seafood Odyssea Cruise accommodates multiple tour groups.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?
The afternoon cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. If conditions are unsafe, the operator will contact you to reschedule or discuss alternatives.
Does the tour work for cruise ship passengers visiting Blenheim?
The tour may not align with cruise ship callback times, since the full day runs 6.5 hours and the afternoon cruise timing is fixed. Confirm your ship's departure time with the operator before booking to make sure you can return on schedule.
When does the Marlborough Icons Tour run?
During winter 2026, the tour operates on Wednesday and Saturday only. A minimum of 6 people is required for the tour to depart.
Marlborough wine tasting and seafood cruise from Blenheim
6h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from NZ$ 320 per person
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