Scenic Cruises with Cougar Line
Travel along the length of Marlborough's Queen Charlotte Sound with Cougar Line as we deliver passengers and supplies to resorts, homes and hideaways along the way. Our fast, modern catamaran covers over 80 kms in approximately 3 hours during which time you can experience the charm of remote New Zealand.
Sit back and soak up the natural world of the Marlborough Sounds as the Cougar Line Catamaran sweeps you into hidden coves and historic inlets.
Scenic Delivery Cruise Options
Delivery Cruises
Join us for a great cruise to see a side of the Sounds not seen by road or via the Cook Strait ferries.
Lunch Cruises
Let Cougar Line take you on a cruise to a resort and drop you off for brunch or lunch in a dreamy cove.
Picnic Cruises
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your camera, and we'll take you to a hidden Ship Cove. An ideal day trip!
Eco Cruise
Join our evening Sounds Delivery Cruise departing at 6.00pm.
Cruise Highlights
- An eco-marine haven for seals, penguins, dolphins & birds.
- Historic sites including Captain Cook’s anchorage.
- Skippers’ commentary on local history and natural world.
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- Safe, spacious, modern, smooth riding vessels.
- Free tea & coffee served by your friendly boat crew.
- Easy access on board suits all ages.
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Early Bird Eco Tours
Check out our Early Bird Eco Tour to Motuara Island.

Marine Mammal Watch Permit
The Queen Charlotte Sound is an eco marine haven and sightings of little blue penguins, cormorants and pied shags are common.
We have a Marine Mammal Watch Permit which enables us to view dolphins and seals if we come across them.
Our skippers are locals and have an extensive knowledge of the area which they are happy to share.

For more details and information contact our friendly staff at the Cougar Line office
direct dial: +64 3 573 7925
freephone: 0800 504 090 (NZ only)