Picton Cruise Shore Excursion: Four Family-Run Marlborough Wineries by Minibus

Marlborough is famous for Sauvignon Blanc, and this shore excursion goes straight to it. The group is capped at 10, the guide is a knowledgeable local, and the pace is gentle. The minibus is air-conditioned and leaves from the Picton i-Site for the Wairau Valley. Four locally owned, family-run wineries pour the region's Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals, with explanations of different wine styles and time to photograph the vineyards. Each departure is planned around your ship's arrival and departure times, so the itinerary flexes to use the hours ashore and gets you back to port comfortably. Lunch is at a vineyard restaurant at your own cost. If time allows, there is a stop at a boutique chocolate factory for tastings and purchases.