Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise: Indulge in Fresh Mussels & Wine

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Picton

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Embark on a half-day Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds. Indulge in fresh mussels and wine while enjoying the natural beauty and tranquil waters of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Picton - The Greenshell Mussel Cruise offers a half-day Marlborough Sounds adventure, featuring freshly steamed mussels, salmon, and a visit to a mussel farm. Enjoy the serene Queen Charlotte Sound aboard a luxurious vessel.

What's Included

Local taxes
Live commentary on board
Food tasting

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, located at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, with this luxurious Greenshell Mussel Cruise. During the cruise, savor local seafood delicacies such as salmon and Greenshell mussels. Enjoy a relaxing journey through the serene Queen Charlotte Sound aboard our premium vessel…

Location

Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Our vessels are docked at Picton Town wharf 6. This is at the east end of the Picton waterfront, near the private vessel marina. There is a carpark nearby. OR, pop into our Cougar Line Office right on the waterfront - Corner of London Quay and Wellington Street in Picton.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Paul_d

Mar 7, 2026

Great Food And Exoerience! - Incredibly fresh and tasty seafood (chinook salmon fresh off the barbecue and steamed green shell mussels) with a beautiful backdrop of ocean and undulating/ rugged landscapes. Our experience would not have happened if it were not for the incredibly hospitable staff (special shout out to Chelsea) who waited an extra 20 minutes to cast off (our ferry from Wellington) was an 1.5 hours late). Thank you for the great experience! 😊

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Scott_c

Feb 15, 2026

Wish I lived there! - Great fun, learned about farming muscles - green llp muscles served were wonderful and the salmon was prefection. Service onboard was great, drinks were a good price, the wine was Marlborough and very, very good. Overall a wonderful way to spend time in Picton.

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Nellyrocks

Nov 17, 2025

Perfect tour - Perfect day. Delish food too. 100% recommend. I did a lot research . The crew were fantastic. Nice small group too. Great wines onboard too

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Dales786

Nov 16, 2025

Picturesque - A boat tour is a great way to see the stunning landscape. Bn Our boat served lunch to include the famous greenshell (aka greenlip) mussels – which are fantastic – no seasoning needed.

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Dougalh96

Oct 20, 2025

Top class trip! Amazing food! - Top class afternoon out around the beautiful sound eating huge fresh green lipped mussels and barbi cooked salmon. Bar service excellent. Fred was stand out as skipper, guide and salmon cooker! Highly recommended tour

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Emilly_b

Sep 15, 2025

Perfect Day Out for Seafood and Wine Lovers - I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves seafood, boats, and wine. The mussels were absolutely incredible—the best I’ve ever had in the world and incredibly large! We went as two couples, 32 yo, and it was easily the highlight of our trip. The attentiveness, professionalism, and quality of the service were excellent, and the staff were fantastic. We went on a day where the weather was a little hit and miss, but the boat is well protected and the staff provide blankets, so we were comfortable the whole time. The boat itself was amazing. My only suggestion would be to offer an option for food & wine pairings, as we definitely would have enjoyed that. Overall, an unforgettable experience!

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Daniellebt26hj

May 31, 2025

Excellent tour - We had a great time on this trip. Nick was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Ren was also very friendly. The scenery was spectacular and the mussels and salmon were delicious! I highly recommend this tour!

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Penelopea529

Mar 12, 2025

Great afternoon out. - Had a lovely trip on this boat. The crew were great so obliging, the captains commentary interesting. The food excellent and I throughly recommend the wine.

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Barbarak234

Mar 7, 2025

Wonderful! - Fantastic! Amazing views and wonderful food. Crew was fun and informative. Food was absolutely delicious! A perfect day!

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Francis_k

Mar 4, 2025

Fabulous mussels and salmon cruise - The cruise around Marlborough Sound was relaxing. The weather was sunny and warm allowing the clients to sit at the front of the boat to enjoy the scenery. But there was not much to see around the Sound. However, the captain was a superb cook. He steamed the fresh greenshell mussels and grilled two big pieces of fresh salmon. There was more than enough mussels for the clients. The salmon was an extra treat. Both were delicious. We have not tasted seafood of such quality and tastefulness. They were well worth the trip.

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From $106

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult