Top South Island Catamaran Cruises

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Catamaran Cruises have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Catamaran Cruises include Hotel Pickup: Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 →

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

Our fully catered boat charter ensures you are able to experience the most of the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park in one day and in …More

Nelson, New Zealand

5.0 (33)

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

Our fully catered boat charter ensures you are able to experience the most of the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park in one day and in...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (33)

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$2,634

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.7 (38)

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (38)

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$568

Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

Discover the coastal town of Akaroa on a day tour from Christchurch. Enjoy a 2-hour Harbour Nature Cruise. Encounter panoramic views, boutique shops, waterfront cafes, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

Discover the coastal town of Akaroa on a day tour from Christchurch. Enjoy a 2-hour Harbour Nature Cruise. Encounter panoramic views, boutique shops, waterfront cafes,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$369

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

5.0 (245)

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

5.0 (245)

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$264

Marlborough Ultimate Day Out including Cruise, Wine Tour & Lunch

Marlborough Ultimate Day Out puts the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough wine into one full day with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. The morning is a …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.7 (24)

Marlborough Ultimate Day Out including Cruise, Wine Tour & Lunch

Marlborough Ultimate Day Out puts the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough wine into one full day with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. The morning is a...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (24)

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$234

Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own boats. Your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.9 (11)

Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own boats. Your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (11)

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$209

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

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

4.8 (19)

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

4.8 (19)

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$198

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in our premium coaches, designed for unbeatable views …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

4.8 (144)

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in our premium coaches, designed for unbeatable views...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (144)

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$187

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.7 (952)

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share,...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (952)

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$156

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

A seamless journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound, where stunning views are made even better by fascinating stories from your driver. Enjoy a premium coach …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.8 (446)

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

A seamless journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound, where stunning views are made even better by fascinating stories from your driver. Enjoy a premium coach...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (446)

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$140

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

4.5 (81)

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share,...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (81)

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$131

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

4.9 (53)

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

4.9 (53)

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$127

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

4.7 (382)

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (382)

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$102

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.8 (198)

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (198)

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$99

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.7 (140)

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (140)

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$99

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

4.7 (28)

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

4.7 (28)

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$99

Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.6 (26)

Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (26)

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$96

Enjoy uninterrupted views of glacier-carved cliffs on your Milford Sound cruise aboard modern, spacious and comfortable catamarans. With spacious seating indoors, an open sun deck …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

4.9 (328)

Milford Sound Cruise

Enjoy uninterrupted views of glacier-carved cliffs on your Milford Sound cruise aboard modern, spacious and comfortable catamarans. With spacious seating indoors, an open sun deck...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (328)

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$91

Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.8 (8)

Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$80

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.8 (326)

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (326)

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$76

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for South Island Catamaran Cruises?

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Catamaran Cruises Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Catamaran Cruises are:

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Which South Island Catamaran Cruises have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Catamaran Cruises with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which South Island Catamaran Cruises have Free Cancellation?

South Island Catamaran Cruises with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which South Island Catamaran Cruises have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more South Island trip ideas?

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