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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough: Half-Day Wine Tour with 4 Tastings & PickupBest value | NZ$ 195 p.p. | NZ$ 195 | 4h–5h | 4.89★ · 216 | free | — |
| Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & 3-4 Wineries Tasting | NZ$ 199 p.p. | NZ$ 199 | 3h–4h | 4.86★ · 162 | free | — |
| Marlborough: Winemakers Day Tour & Boutique Wineries with LunchTop rated | NZ$ 215 p.p. | NZ$ 215 | 6h 30m | 4.96★ · 336 | free | — |
| Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from PictonOur pick | NZ$ 220 p.p. | NZ$ 220 | 6h | 4.94★ · 478 | free | — |
| Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 Wineries & Chocolate Stop | NZ$ 260 p.p. | NZ$ 260 | 5h 30m | 4.89★ · 80 | free | — |
| Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Tour | NZ$ 285 p.p. | NZ$ 285 | 4h–5h | 4.89★ · 37 | free | — |
| Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & Chocolate from Cruise Port | NZ$ 300 p.p. | NZ$ 300 | 4h–6h | 4.83★ · 184 | free | — |
| Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with Lunch | NZ$ 588 p.p. | NZ$ 588 | 6h 30m | 5.00★ · 23 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: NZ$ 195–NZ$ 588 (median NZ$ 220). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 8.
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2 to 5 hours (4)
Marlborough: Half-Day Wine Tour with 4 Tastings & PickupYou’ll taste Marlborough’s signature wines at four different wineries, stroll through sunlit vineyards with a local guide who knows everyone, and share laughs over cheese platters (optional). Hotel pickup from Picton or Blenheim keeps things easy. Expect relaxed pacing, small groups, and those little moments that stick with you long after.
Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & Chocolate from Cruise PortYou meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after docking, then spend the afternoon in a minibus visiting four or five Marlborough wineries with tastings and cellar tours. Lunch is on your own at a vineyard restaurant, followed by a chocolate factory stop and a ship-view lookout before returning to port with a ninety-minute buffer before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Picton and want to taste Marlborough wines without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing the ship — the minibus pickup, winery stops, and timed return handle all three, leaving you to focus on the tasting.
Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & 3-4 Wineries TastingYou get picked up from your Picton or Blenheim hotel, driven through the Marlborough wine region, and taken to three or four wineries for tastings guided by someone who knows the local producers. The driver handles the route and timing, so you taste without arranging transport or deciding which cellar doors to hit. Eat before you leave, and plan to be back by early evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to taste Marlborough wines without arranging your own transport or deciding which wineries to visit — the driver and guide handle both, which is what makes an afternoon in the vineyards possible without a rental car.
Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine TourA guided wine tasting tour in Marlborough's cellar doors, departing from Picton's cruise terminal and timed around your ship's schedule. You visit between 3 and 5 boutique wineries over 4 to 6 hours, tasting the region's world-famous wines with a local guide who knows the stories behind them. Transport, cellar door fees and return to the ship are included; lunch at a vineyard restaurant is at your own cost.Is it for me?This is a shared small-group tour with a fixed schedule timed to your ship's departure, which suits cruise guests who want to taste Marlborough wines without arranging transport or worrying about missing the ship — if you prefer a private group or want to customize the stops, the operator offers Premium Private Tours on request.
Half day and longer (4)
Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from PictonYou're picked up from central Picton or Blenheim and driven to five wineries across Marlborough, tasting at least four wines at each stop. Lunch happens at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen in the vines. The driver handles the route and the roads; you handle the tasting. Door-to-door means no rental car, no navigation, no risk of driving after wine.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to taste widely without driving or planning the route. The full day—roughly nine hours—is what lets you visit five wineries and sit properly for lunch instead of rushing between stops.
Marlborough: Winemakers Day Tour & Boutique Wineries with LunchYou’ll wander through Marlborough vineyards with a local winemaker as your guide, tasting boutique wines straight from family cellars. Expect relaxed chats over lunch at a vineyard restaurant, stories from people who make their own wine, and maybe even chocolate or craft beer before heading back—plus that feeling you only get when you’re part of something local for a day.
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 Wineries & Chocolate StopYou’ll step off your cruise in Picton straight into Marlborough’s vineyards for guided tastings at four wineries, stroll among grapevines, sample fresh chocolates at a boutique factory (with free samples), and share stories with locals along the way. Expect honest flavors, small group warmth, and a few moments that linger long after you’re back on board.
Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with LunchYou visit four distinct Marlborough wineries — Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott, an organic specialist, and a winery restaurant — tasting wines that reflect different terroirs and winemaking styles. A two-course gourmet lunch with wine pairings is included, along with a stop at a local chocolate maker. Door-to-door pickup from Blenheim or Renwick areas means you arrive ready to taste and leave without navigating the roads yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste how Marlborough's different soils and producers shape the same grape into four distinct wines, without arranging transport or managing the timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and taste, nothing else to organize.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from Picton is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 478 reviews.
