Marlborough Cruise: Hop-On Hop-Off Adventure

Experience the ultimate freedom on Cruise Ship Day in Marlborough. Hop on and off at 26 popular locations, with knowledgeable drivers, easy-to-use maps, and the chance to explore wineries, breweries, museums, and more!

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Astrolabe Wines - A selection of artisan wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and aromatic varieties crafted by winemaker Simon Waghorn, showcasing the diverse terroir of Marlborough.
  • Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts - Just a 2-minute walk from Seymour Square Town stop (No.3), this locally owned and operated store in Blenheim offers a…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Knowledgeable and experienced drivers
What's Not Included
  • Tastings & Food
Additional Information

This ticket is exclusively for cruise ship passengers. Individuals who are not cruise ship passengers are not eligible to purchase this ticket. If it is determined that you are not a cruise ship passenger, a $200 fine will be imposed immediately.

  • Explore 26 popular Marlborough locations with the convenience of not having to drive
  • Friendly drivers…
Location
Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Motg61
Apr 12, 2025
Hop on and Hop off - Great value for money, comfortable mini busses, visited many places of interest and some great winerys. Highly recommend.
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Brade764
Mar 29, 2025
Great wine tour - The bus drivers were very helpful and shared interesting facts.. the sauvigon blanc was delicious. They made sure we were back to our ship on time.
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Alison_z
Feb 26, 2025
Efficient way to get around - Super efficient way to get around the wineries. Time can creep up on you so suggest planning out if you do not want to miss anything. My longest stop was at spy valley as the place has the most serence atmosphere and keep this place for a nice platter to go with your wine.
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Stinesinfl
Feb 24, 2025
Big fun! - What a great, relaxing way to see the NZ wine region. The divers were knowledgeable and down to earth. A nice variety of stops to try. Highly recommend!
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Linda_b
Feb 16, 2025
Hop On Op O A great way to see Marlborough country! - We had a great using the Hop On Hop Of bus, visiting our chosen sites with ease. We chose 4 venues which was omfortably enough. The retuning buses were often full but everyone got home!
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Lesley_r
Feb 9, 2025
Marlbough hop on bus - We had a great experience. The bus drivers were vey informative. The buses were comfortable and generally on time.
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Louise_g
Mar 3, 2025
When travelling via... - When travelling via cruise ship, your time is limited. Although it looks like there are many places to stop, you really can only stop at 3 or 4 locations, you Definitely need reservations for tastings and lunch. The buses were timely and drivers friendly.
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Cheri_m
Feb 5, 2025
Great winery locations... - Great winery locations with frequent opportunities for pick up and drop off. A bit disorganized and much confusion at the registration area. .
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Barbara_t
Feb 5, 2025
A good way to see the... - A good way to see the sights of the area. Drivers were all very helpful and friendly. System worked although not always to timetable but we made it back to.our ship fine.
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Relax548496
Apr 27, 2025
Horrible/Awful Tour Company!!! - This is the WORST TOUR my family and I have taken in our entire touring life. We always book tours from TripAdvisor/Viator in all our travels. First of all, the tour description itself is deceiving and it is not worth the money you pay. But the most horrible part of this tour is that the tour operator/owner was very very rude. Since this seems different from the other previous HOHO tour we have done in the past, I was asking questions/clarification on how this tour actually works. The owner herself was rude in her response and told me that she have already answered my questions and that I should not be talking to the driver even though minibus have not moved yet from the parking area (we are literally still parked and not moving). She was very rude, reprimanded me, and embarrassed me in front of all the other passengers in the minibus. Some passengers commented that she did not have to talk to me in a rude and condescending way. After the tour, I approached her and told her how embarrassed I was with the way she treated me and instead of apologizing, she accused me of being the one rude to her. I was never been rude to her at all! Please, DO NOT EVER EVER book a tour with this company!!! You will regret it!!! You are better off booking a tour from your cruise ship than going with this company. Other guest also commented that this tour was BAD and not worth the money they paid!!!
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