Cruising New Zealand

Fancy cruising New Zealand?  Then check out cruises of the Marlborough region of New Zealand with luxury small ship cruise company Island Escape Cruises.

The 5-night cruise will visit some of the famous Marlborough vineyards on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its Sauvignon Blancs, red wines and gourmet restaurants.

The ‘Island Passage’s’ chef will also present onboard gourmet meals with locally sourced products to complement the region’s wines.

Trip highlights will include:

• Private charter plane from Wellington to Picton;
• Onboard wine guide;
• Cloudy Bay winery with a gourmet lunch;
• Allan Scott wines;
• Forrest Estate winery;
• Wither Hills winery;
• Hertzog winery;
• Gourmet lunch at the Hertzog bistro;
• Hunter wines winery;
• Makana Chocolate Factory;
• Walking the Queen Charlotte Track;
• Kayaking or beach combing;
• On board expedition leaders and
• Free small boat excursions with guides.

Images courtesy of Island Escape Cruises