Welcome
Cougar Line, Marlborough Sounds premier water transport company, has over 25 years experience transporting people and goods to and from the Queen Charlotte track, resorts and private homes along the Marlborough Sounds. You can trust Cougar Line to ensure your Marlborough Sounds experience goes to plan.
Providing a fast and efficient water taxi service to all resorts, lodges and private jettys along the Queen Charlotte Sound with scheduled daily departures Cougar Line has gained a reputation for quality vessels, outstanding service and provides a fast and efficient service to and from the Queen Charlotte Track each day.
Cruising Options with Cougar Line
Choose from one of the exciting products below, sit back and let Cougar Line show you the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough Sounds like no one else can.
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One Day Walk or Bike Cruises
Great for those with limited time, Cougar Line offers a range of options to capture the natural and historic world of the Queen Charlotte Track in just one day. Cougar Line has walks designed to suit all fitness levels and ages ranging from one hour to eight hours long. It's easy to enjoy the Queen Charlotte Track just select a walk and cruise the rest with Cougar Line... more
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Sounds Scenic Delivery Cruises
Travel the length of the Queen Charlotte Sound as Cougar Line delivers passengers and supplies to resorts, homes and hideaways. Soak up the natural world of the Marlborough Sounds as the Cougar Line Catamaran sweeps you into hidden coves and historic inlets. Indulge in a leisurely cruise for lunch, at twilight or even for only an hour... more
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Early Bird Eco Cruise
Join an Early Bird Eco Cruise to Motuara Island a bird sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds, which provides a safe haven for many rare species including the South Island Saddleback and Bush Robin... more
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Wedding Cruises
Cruise the aquamarine waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound to a secluded cove and with a backdrop of native forest and birdsong exchange your wedding vows before family and friends... an unique wedding in the Marlborough Sounds... more
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Corporate & Group Charter Cruises
Whether you are planning a conference or staff outing the Cougar Line can help. With an experienced team to help you with your itinerary Cougar Line offers exclusive charter of their luxury fully licensed catamaran and with the Queen Charlotte Sound as your backdrop your function will be spectacular... more
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Queen Charlotte Track Specialists
Make Cougar Line your first stop when booking transport to the Queen Charlotte Track. With expert track knowledge, free advice on how best to experience the track Cougar Line can take the hassle out of your Queen Charlotte Track holiday... more
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Resort & Private Jetty Transfers
Offering fast and reliable scheduled daily departures 364 days a year Cougar Line offers visitors one way or return transfers to the track or any resort or private jetty along the the Queen Charlotte Sound. With access from many different points along the Queen Charlotte Sound moving around the track is a breeze with Cougar Line... more
COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to New Zealand moving into Alert Level 4, we are scaling our water transfer and cruise schedules down to essential services only until 22 April.
We will post any updated schedules on our Facebook page as soon as they’re confirmed.
For freight and delivery enquiries: email us or call Fred 021 262 9622
We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this challenging time, and please take care.
The Cougar Line Team
WORKING TOWARDS A PREDATOR FREE NEW ZEALAND
Cougar line works in close association with the ZIP team working out at Bottle Rock in the Queen Charlotte Sound. For more information please read the annual report in ebook form attached here. Interesting developments are taking place in this ground breaking project.
Picton is aiming to be the first predator free town in New Zealand - www.pictondawnchorus.nz - follow us on facebook and share with your friends.