Top Nelson Lunch Cruises

Great itinerary, excellent guide/driver (Sonia) and boatman (Alan) fab lunch and wonderful ‘winter’ sunshine and flat sea.

What a wonderful day! Capital Tim and Ella were amazing! This was our highlight visiting Nelson and so glad we booked it... Our kids (10, 8, 4) had a blast and said it was their favorite tour.

The experience was great and personalised, as there were only two of us on this trip. We had a lot of activities done in one day, including seeing Split Apple Rock, watching seals, taking a short kayak trip, having a healthy lunch, going for a 30-minute walk and finishing with a brief swim in the ocean. Would recommend for those with limited time visiting Abel Tasman but wanting a lot out of a 6-hour trip. Well worth the money. Would recommend for everyone to experience the same.

I went with my 78 year old mother on this exceptional tour. The cruise was great and we were lucky to have great weather that day. It was off peak season, so the boat wasn't crowded. We were also the only two people on this guided tour. Our guide, Michelle was wonderful. She paid special attention to mum especially when I got distracted by the beautiful landscape, she was always there to ensure mum was looked after. You will need to walk up a steep bridge to get on and off the cruise boat. There is some walking to do during the tour of the Golden Bay area where the ground is slightly uneven but certainly manageable for most people. Lunch that was provided in a quaint little cafe was scrumptious and we were provided with morning tea as well. All round, a beautiful way to see and enjoy the Abel Tasman.

Pete and I had the most amazing day onboard with Emma and Brett they were extremely hospitable, and accomodating. They had great local knowledge and history of the area. This trip was a highlight of our holiday to NZ, and Brett and Emma made the day. The boat was very comfortable and immaculately maintained, food was a delight , and accomodating to my dietary requirements, also adding they used local produce . Thanks again Brett and Emma you both are a great asset to the company ❤️ From Renee and Pete

This trip delivered better than expected. We were told this is the Abel Tasman sightseeing tour to do and they were right. Amazing boat, incredible sights and excellent skipper (Bret) and crew (Ella)Thanks for the amazing day sightseeing this gem of a national park from the water !

This was a really great tour with Captain Rod and first mate Ella. They are both very knowledgeable of the area, provided lots of interesting details and were generally just really fun people. At each of the beach stops, they had several activity options (hiking, swimming, kayaking). The trip to Te Pukatea beach was worth the price alone, wish we could have stayed there all dat. A nice variety of food and drink is provided too. Just a really fun day, one of the top highlights of my NZ trip - definitely recommend!

Todd a d Fluer were just incredibly kind and informative hosts. The trip and sites were just incredible with seals, and little blue footed penguin to boot! Got to do a little kayaking- hike with gorgeous views and the lunch and treats were scrumptious! Highly recommend!!!

An amazing day from start to finish with our guide Sonia! The boat ride was fun and so lovely to see Abel Tasman coastline. The drive, walks and lunch following the boat ride were wonderful! Highly recommend this tour!!

The combination of the boat tour and the land tour was great. Sonia was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. She picked us up at the house where we were staying in Little Kaiteriteri and dropped us at the boat. After the amazing boat tour along the Abel Tasman Coast, she met us and set up tea, coffee and delicious cookies. We had an interesting tour of Golden Bay, including a lovely hike out to the Abel Tasman Memorial and an amazing hike through the beautiful forest to the magnificent Waikoropupu Springs! Lunch at Molly B’s Cafe and Bar (which was included) was delicious! Sonia was extremely knowledgeable, an excellent driver and guided an amazing and memorable tour! We would highly recommend this experience! Thank you!

Brett and Emma Captained our Boat for the day. They were both fantastic! When we come back to NZ and do this again we will look forward to requesting them again! The Boat was super clean. The day was just perfect. We tailored it around what we wanted to see and do. We had a great lunch! Probably the best lunch I’d had in NZ! Everything was so fresh and delicious! I was worried about running out of Beer and Wine as we had a group that like to drink but no!! They kept supplying us all day! We had Kayaks to explore the beautiful beaches…. Basically it was a flawless trip! My favourite part of my two weeks in NZ! Can’t wait to do it again!!

Our private charter in the Abel Tasman National Park went by so fast. Our guides Brett and Tommy were very upbeat and personable, and they created the perfect environment for the day. The boat itself was incredibly nice, and it had plenty of different spots to take in the beautiful views.We were able to see wildlife, take a nice hike, and kayak in the water. The onboard lunch was a make-your-own sandwich with all natural and local ingredients. The sandwich was phenomenal! There were also a wide variety of drinks to choose from.

It’s the best court out there. Crew was amazing, we saw beautiful beaches and learned all about the area. The lunch was so tasty. I loved our time on one of the beaches. We had a great hike around one of the coves.

Everything was fantastic! Good food, drinks, company. Fantastic day exploring Abel Tasman with amazing staff! Definitely recommend it!

Highly recommend this day trip! Every detail was excellent! Very skilled, knowledgeable, and helpful crew. They worked to make the day perfect! Very tasty lunch! Would definitely do again next time we’re in New Zealand.

This was a great experience. The hospitality of our guide/hosts, Emma and Ella, coupled with the natural beauty of the park made for a perfect day. We’re in our 70’s and worried a little about keeping up, but we did fine.