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Picton Cruise Shore Excursion: Small-Group Marlborough Cellar Doors, Discovery Wine Tours
Discovery Wine Tours has run shore excursions for cruise ship guests in Picton, Port Marlborough, since 2005. It is a locally owned family business, and its small-group tours are built around the ship's schedule. These are not large coach trips. The group visits boutique wineries and well-known cellar doors, tastes premium wines, and hears from local hosts about the stories behind Marlborough's wines. Timings follow Port Marlborough's shipping schedule updates, so the tour gets back to the ship on time. Free shuttle buses run between the cruise terminal and the Picton Information Centre meeting point, where the guide waits beside the Yellow Flag.
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The Foreshore, Picton
A free cruise ship shuttle bus drops guests at the Picton Information Centre meeting point. On leaving the ship, follow the blue line to the Yellow Flag, where the tour hosts wait. Tours are updated daily to match each ship's port schedule.
Marlborough Region
The tour starts at the Picton i-SITE Yellow Flag meeting point, where the host welcomes guests ashore and introduces the Marlborough wine region. The excursion is planned around the ship's port schedule and runs roughly 4 to 6 hours, depending on arrival and departure times, with a return in time for the ship. The group visits 3 to 5 selected cellar doors for relaxed tastings of Marlborough wines. One stop is a vineyard restaurant, where lunch can be bought at your own cost. Premium Private Tours are also available from Discovery Wine Tours for a more personal day.
The Foreshore, Picton
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children are allowed on the Private Tours
- All guests can be catered for; contact the operator directly for specific requirements
- Private Group Tours are available with group discounts; contact the operator directly
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- Family Group Tours are also available, ensuring all guests are catered for
- Up to 11 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
Not included
- Lunch or food choices are at guests care on the day
What's included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guaranteed a fun day out
- Tour Host with a passion for wine and Marlborough local history
- Transportation from Cruise Ship shuttle bus meeting point area and return to Picton I-Site
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All standard cellar door tasting fees at wineries visited
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