Picton cruise ship shore excursion- private limousine charter

Silver Wing Limousines offer private Marlborough limousines from Picton for all visiting cruise ships. Our former NZ government VIP limousines are a perfect way to explore Marlborough's world-famous wine region in style and comfort

Although ideal for couples, these BMW 7L series limousines are licenced to carry up to four passengers - plus our driver/guide - so are also a great way for a few friends to experience New Zealand's best wine region in style together. Note: If four people are sharing a limousine three are required to sit across the back row of seats by moving the central arm rest up. See photos of rear seat area with arm rest down for two passengers or arm rest up for three passengers. 

Silver Wing's Picton cruise ship shore excursions can take you to the best wineries that Marlborough has to offer. Many cruise ship passengers choose a range of other sightseeing options around Picton and Blenheim too, with our Picton cruise ship shore excursions the choice is yours. The benefit of a private Marlborough wine tour with Silver Wing Limousines is the ability to visit the smaller boutique cellar doors that don't have the capacity to host multiple bus and van tour groups.

When your ship arrives into Picton you will dock at one of two wharfs - Waimahara or Waitohi West. Both of these wharfs are within a restricted Port Marlborough timber export area so passengers are transferred to the nearby Picton i-Site information centre (see map)  by Port Marlborough shuttle buses. 

Your driver/guide will meet you in the Picton i-Site information centre courtyard adjacent to the carpark. Our standard time for meeting and departure is 10:00am but if you get off your ship earlier that's great. Port Marlborough shuttle buses often start running early in the morning (depending on your ships docking time) so it's a great opportunity to come in and grab a coffee or walk around the Picton village shops before your tour begins. If your ship is due to dock later we will email you a suggested meeting time after booking.

Picton has a great range of specialty shops and cafes, most of which will be open at the times cruise ships are in port. The village shops/cafes are a short 50 meter or 1-2 minute walk from the Picton i-site information centre.

After meeting your driver/guide you'll be offered a range of suggestions for your tour of the Marlborough region if you haven't already got ideas of your own. We are famous for our wine industry but also have some amazing craft breweries and gin tasting distilleries. If you're choosing to go straight towards the vineyards we will travel south from Picton past Blenheim to the Wairau Valley - heart of the Marlborough wine region.

You may want to visit multiple wineries and taste multiple wines at each or you may prefer a glass or two at a nice winery with a light lunch. Or perhaps visit a craft brewery garden bar and have a few beers with friends. With your own limousine the choice is yours.

Our cruise ship special Marlborough tours don't have any wine tastings, restaurants or brewery visits pre-booked due to the uncertainty of exact arrival times so your driver/guide will work with you on the day to come up with a tour that matches your tastes and preferences. You may wish to taste a range of local wines at various wineries, decide to share a bottle of your favourite wine with a cheese platter or simply visit a craft brewery garden bar and have a few refreshing beers in our famous Marlborough sunshine.

Our Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion tours are usually around 5-6 hours from Picton back to Picton depending on arrival and departure times of your cruise ship. We aim to have you back at the Picton i-site shuttle point at least 90 minutes prior to the final shuttle back to your ship. Traffic delays on State Highway 1 between Picton and the Marlborough wine district do occur so this will usually also give you time to explore the nearby Picton town centre by foot.

Our Picton cruise ship special tours are priced on a vehicle charter with driver/guide rate only - allowing you to choose your own sightseeing attractions, beer, wine and food along the way. You will only pay for what you want to eat or drink. You may also wish to visit other Marlborough attractions as well as our wineries and breweries. The world famous Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is an awesome experience for everyone, not just aviation enthusiasts. You may prefer to stretch your legs with a walk through the Pollard Park flower gardens or go shopping in the Blenheim town centre. Your driver/guide will be happy to assist with suggestions on the day if required. 

Cruise ships are often delayed coming into Picton and exact timings of disembarkation are hard to estimate. Your private tour will wait for you no matter how late you are and have you back to the ship on time. Our default time for departure from Picton is listed as10am but this will depend on your ship arrival dis-embarkation time. You will be emailed a confirmation with departure time when booking. In the event the cruise ship does not berth in Picton due to adverse weather or other event, we will endeavour to re-book passengers if the ship returns otherwise a full refund will apply. 

Tour code : PCS1

Cost per limousine: Total cost $595 (does not include any wine tasting fees, food or other beverage expenses). 

Passengers: Maximum 4

Maximum time: 6 hours but most cruise ship sailing times mean around 4-5 hours is more normal. Vehicle must stay within the Picton, Blenheim and Renwick/Wairau Valley areas (where the vast majority of Marlborough vineyards, breweries and restaurants are located).