Perfect for a quick getaway, this overnight experience combines the beauty of the Cook Strait crossing with the flavours and charm of Marlborough.
Depart Wellington and unwind as you cruise into the Marlborough Sounds. Spend your time discovering boutique wineries, enjoying local produce, and soaking up the relaxed pace of Blenheim and Picton.
It’s an effortless short break and an ideal addition to a wider Great Journeys New Zealand itinerary (rail journey not included).
Highlights
- Scenic Interislander ferry crossing
- Premium onboard dining and lounge experience
- Marlborough wine tasting experience
- Overnight stay in Blenheim
- Time to explore Picton and the Marlborough Sounds
An easy, indulgent short break
Combine scenic sailing with the flavours and charm of Marlborough. Designed as a standalone escape, with the option to add scenic rail journeys to continue your Great Journeys New Zealand experience.
Inclusions
- Return Interislander ferry crossings
- Premium Lounge access onboard
- 1 night accommodation in Marlborough
- Wine tasting experience at selected local wineries
- Transfers between Picton and Blenheim
- Option to extend adding on scenic rail journeys before and/or after your Cook Strait crossing (on request)
Price is per person - share twin, subject to seasonal change
Day 1 – Sail to Marlborough
Board your Interislander sailing and enjoy a relaxed journey across Cook Strait. Take in the dramatic scenery of the Marlborough Sounds as you arrive in Picton, before transferring to Blenheim. Enjoy an afternoon or evening at leisure.
Day 2 – Taste & return
Experience the region’s world-famous wines with a tasting experience before making your way back to Picton. Board your return sailing to Wellington, enjoying Premium Lounge comfort as you cruise home.
Interislander Premium Lounge experience
Sail in comfort across Cook Strait with exclusive access to the Interislander Premium Lounge. Enjoy a relaxed, elevated onboard experience with complimentary food and beverages, panoramic views, and a quieter space to take in the journey through the Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough wine tasting tour
Discover the heart of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine region with a guided tasting experience. Visit a selection of renowned wineries, meet local producers, and sample a range of varietals that have made Marlborough famous worldwide.
Extend your journey by rail
Take your escape further with our iconic scenic trains, either before and/or after crossing the Strait. Take the Coastal Pacific from Picton, TranzAlpine in the South Island, or Northern Explorer from Wellington. Talk to our Travel Centre to customise your journey.
Ready to book?
Use our online form to create your enquiry and we'll then make your reservations and contact you for confirmation and payment.
Alternatively, if you would like to book over the phone or have any questions, then contact our Travel Centre team right now:
0800 872 467