Welcome to Cougar Line Cruises, Marlborough Sounds, Picton NZ
Cougar Line, Marlborough Sounds premier water transport company, has over 21 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 are the FIRST and FASTEST to and from the Queen Charlotte Track each day.
Cougar Line Options
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.
ONE DAY CRUISE 'n' WALKS
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.
Sounds 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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
New Cougar Line Office & Queen Charlotte Track Centre
Welcome to our new Cougar Line Office and Queen Charlotte Track Centre on the new London Quay development. Still a bit of landscaping to complete outside but we are open and ready to receive visitors in our state of the art reception area. Just ask our helpful staff for location of nearby parking.
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Come & join us on our daily delivery cruise. As we cruise up and down the Queen Charlotte Sound delivering and collecting goods to private homes, bach’s and resorts join us to see the Sounds not seen from road or via the Cook Strait ferries. Covering 80km of beautiful coastline in just 3 hours this is a great way to see the spectacular sights of the Queen Charlotte Sound!
About Sounds Delivery Cruises 
Let us whisk you away to one of New Zealand's natural wonders - the Queen Charlotte Track.
With all the freedom to experience the breathtaking ridge top panoramas of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds Cougar Line helps you enjoy your Queen Charlotte Sound walking holiday. Your adventure begins with Cougar Line!
About Queen Charlotte Track