Perhaps the most sought after of all shellfish, scallops are fantastic eating! Combine cruising in the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound with the opportunity to catch your own scallops each day. This cruise will focus on the bounty of the sea.
Your method of daily scallop harvesting will be by dredge*. If time allows we will also spend time casting a rod and trying our luck at catching Blue Cod, Groper or other species in the waters of this pristine area.
There's nothing like eating fresh seafood caught by your own hands!
* A daily limit of 50 scallops is allowed for all those participating in scallop dredging. We will enjoy some of our scallops prepared fresh from the sea on board. The remainder of your daily scallop catch will be bagged, named and frozen to enable you to take your shellfish home with you.
Other highlights of this cruise will include:
- Visit Motuara Island – a bird Sanctuary Island where Robins, Tuis, Kiwis, Bellbirds and Kakariki live. Hear the birdsong and look out for the rare South Island Saddleback as you walk along.
- Come ashore at Ship Cove and visit the site where English explorer Captain James Cook made his home in the early 1770's. Here you will find information panels explaining early Maori and European occupation and a monument to honour Captain Cook.
- Visit a Salmon Farm where the process of salmon aquaculture will be explained.
- Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the Marlborough Sounds as we leisurely cruise through the hidden bays and coves of the Sounds.
All walks are optional, you may wish to stay onboard and relax or there may be a shorter walk option that would suit you better.
Our friendly crew look forward to welcoming you onboard for a cruise that will leave you with a lifetime of memories.
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