Top South Island Boat Tours

Q: What are the best options for South Island Boat Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Boat Tours are: Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion) Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour 5Day/4Nights Great Southern Circle Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Boat Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Boat Tours are: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Boat Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Boat Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which South Island Boat Tours have Free Cancellation?

South Island Boat Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Boat Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Boat Tours include Hotel Pickup: Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch) View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in South Island are: South Island Luxury & Special Occasions South Island Luxury Tours South Island Outdoor Activities South Island Tours & Sightseeing South Island Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in South Island →

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, see all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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5Day/4Nights Great Southern Circle

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, see all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown...

5 days

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Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island

This Wildlife and Dolphin tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! You will have the opportunity to see rare seas …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island

This Wildlife and Dolphin tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! You will have the opportunity to see rare seas...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Explore the magic of Milford Sound on our, unforgettable Milford Sound Day Tour! Discover New Zealand’s pristine beauty as you journey through Fiordland's rugged landscapes, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

Explore the magic of Milford Sound on our, unforgettable Milford Sound Day Tour! Discover New Zealand’s pristine beauty as you journey through Fiordland's rugged landscapes,...

9 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. …More

Nelson, New Zealand

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Abel Tasman Cruise- Best Day trip

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day....

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Kepler Track Water Taxi

Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with...

15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ …More

Marahau, New Zealand

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Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

Discover a side of Milford Sound that most visitors miss with Fiordland Outdoors’ Milford Track Day Walk. This adventure allows you to explore beyond the …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

Discover a side of Milford Sound that most visitors miss with Fiordland Outdoors’ Milford Track Day Walk. This adventure allows you to explore beyond the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (21)

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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (136)

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as...

2 to 3 hours

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Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle...

2 to 3 hours

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Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

Enjoy chef-prepared cuisine while taking in the breathtaking landscapes and local wildlife of Milford Sound. With a boutique atmosphere the Fiordland Jewel was designed specifically …More

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Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

Enjoy chef-prepared cuisine while taking in the breathtaking landscapes and local wildlife of Milford Sound. With a boutique atmosphere the Fiordland Jewel was designed specifically...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park. Either chill out and …More

Nelson, New Zealand

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