Greenshell Mussel Cruise

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Greenshell Mussell Cruise with Marlborough Travel takes you on a truely unique Marlborough Sounds cruise experience.

The Greenshell Mussel Cruise departs from the Havelock Marina Jetty 1 A daily at 1.30 pm over the summer season (1 Oct 2010 - 4 April 2011 and 1 Sept 2011 - 4 April 2011). This is a short stroll from the Slip Inn Cafe in the middle of the marina. This is a superb place to have lunch prior to departing on the cruise.

You will enjoy an informative, relaxing and fun afternoon cruising the inner Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, two of the main Sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.

As we cruise out into the Marlborough Sounds you will be taking in the natural beauty and tranquility of this stunning area. Your experienced skipper has a wealth of knowledge about the Marlborough Sounds and the pioneering families who have settled here. His informative commentary will keep you entertained as you cruise through the inner Pelorus Sound and into the Kenepuru Sound.

You will get to cruise through a Greenshell™ Mussel farm where your skipper will explain why this delicacy grows so well in the Sounds. See the Mussels growing on longlines in the clean waters and learn how the mussel farmers get the mussels to grow on the ropes.

While at the mussel farm your Skipper will serve freshly steamed mussels and serve them with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is a fantastic wine and food experience in a beautiful part of Marlborough. It really is a real "Taste of Marlborough".

You will be cruising on the Marlborough Travel luxury launch Odyssea. This is a big, stable vessel with all the home comforts of lounge areas and multiple viewing decks. A very relaxing and luxurious way to cruise the Marlborough Sounds.

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d'Urville Island Cruises

A fantastic opportunity to visit d'Urville Island with a one day return cruise on the Marlborough Travel launch Odyssea. This is a fantastic Marlborough Sounds Cruise experience and a totally unique experience to see the Pelorus Sound and the outer Marlborough Sounds Islands.

MV Odyssea Cruise Charters

This is the perfect charter vessel for a Marlborough Sounds cruise. Large, stable and well appointed with all the comforts. Cruising the tranquil waterways of the Marlborough Sounds is a stunning experience. An experience that will be enhanced with a cruise on the Marlborough Travel launch Odyssea.

What ever the occasion we are more than happy to create a personalised cruise itinerary to suit. The vessel Odyssea has hosted a range of special events such as weddings, birthdays, product launches, corporate events, corporate hosting and international special interest groups.

For these charters we will supply the vessel, skipper and deck crew as well as chef, galley, bar and front of house staff as required. Our talented team of catering staff will create a stunning menu to suit.