Ship Cove Cruise
Highlights
- Site visit at historical Ship Cove
- Skippers commentary on the history and residents of the area
Itinerary
Cruise from Picton, up through the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound to historical Ship Cove. Along the way your skipper will provide a commentary on the surrounds, history and the wildlife be it bird, fish or mammal!
Enjoy a site visit at Ship Cove, named by Captain James Cook in 1770 when his ship The Endeavour anchored here to replenish supplies of food, water and wood. It became a favorite anchorage of Captain Cook and he returned here a further four times between 1770 and 1777.
Take the opportunity to dabble in the creek where Captain Cook made home brew for his crew and share the beach with the resident wildlife. Have your photo taken beside the Captain Cook Monument commemorating his visits to this area or just relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Upon re-joining your vessel we will cruise through the Endeavour Inlet completing drop offs and deliveries of passengers and freight before returning to Picton
included with
Live commentary on board
Restroom on board
excluded by
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• If travelling 01 Oct-30 Apr consider departing at 8am and visit Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary for the additional cost of $5 per person.
• Food, beverages, gratuities
Detailed Description
Departure details: 1 London Quay, Picton 7220, New Zealand
Please meet us at the Beachcomber Cruises Office on the waterfront - the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay, we are a black building with Blue Signage.
Return details: Returns to original departure point
Operates: Daily
Check-in Time: 8:30am
Departure Time: 9:00pm
Return Time: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Additional Terms and Conditions
There is a minimum number of persons required for this tour to operate, our reservations team will contact you if this will not be going ahead.
During the Winter Months we do operate on a reduced schedule, if the day you require is not available on the booking calendar please contact us to check for additional availability
On board Facilities
In efforts to reduce environmental impact, At Beachcomber Cruises we no longer use single use cups on board our tours. In office you can purchase a souvenir reusable keep cup for tea and coffee onboard selected vessels.
Add-ons
If travelling 01 Oct-30 Apr consider departing at 8am and visit Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary for the additional cost of $5 per person.
Instead of returning directly to Picton get dropped off at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove Resort and stay for lunch. We'll pick you up late afternoon on the Magic Mail Run, the only additional cost is your lunch
