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Abel Tasman Cruise: Scenic Coastal Adventure
4.6
407 Ratings
Kaiteriteri
Explore Abel Tasman’s stunning coast on a Vista Cruise. Enjoy golden bays, lush forests, and playful seals. Choose relaxation or adventure.
Explore Abel Tasman’s stunning coast on a Vista Cruise. Enjoy golden bays, lush forests, and playful seals. Choose relaxation or adventure.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wilsons Abel Tasman - Embark from the golden sands of New Zealand’s beloved beach and enjoy a cruise north along the breathtaking Abel Tasman Coastline.
- Split Apple Rock - Admire the famous Split Apple Rock from the boat, as the skipper shares its fascinating history and introduces the local wildlife.
- Abel Tasman Coast Track - Optional…
- Wilsons Abel Tasman - Embark from the golden sands of New Zealand’s beloved beach and enjoy a cruise north along the breathtaking Abel Tasman Coastline.
- Split Apple Rock - Admire the famous Split Apple Rock from the boat, as the skipper shares its fascinating history and introduces the local wildlife.
- Abel Tasman Coast Track - Optional cruise and walk experience - choose to stay on board, enjoy a beach stop, or opt for a cruise and walk (1 hour, 2 hours, or 4 hours), exploring a section of the renowned Abel Tasman Great Walk.
What's Included
- National Park fees
- Optional - beachstop or walk (subject to availability)
- Live commentary on board
- National Park fees
- Optional - beachstop or walk (subject to availability)
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Since 1841, visitors have been drawn to the stunning Abel Tasman granite coast. Experience the journey in style aboard our Vista Cruise. There’s no need to disembark to explore the picturesque, golden sand bays, bordered by vibrant native forests and sculpted headlands. Take a moment near offshore islands to observe the playful fur seals. Enjoy the…
Since 1841, visitors have been drawn to the stunning Abel Tasman granite coast. Experience the journey in style aboard our Vista Cruise. There’s no need to disembark to explore the picturesque, golden sand bays, bordered by vibrant native forests and sculpted headlands. Take a moment near offshore islands to observe the playful fur seals. Enjoy the comfort of onboard seating or opt for a beach stop with optional walking trails.
- Enjoy a smooth quiet ride with the best views and room to move around. Your friendly crew are there to assist.
- Minimum Age Alcohol Consumption 18+
Location
1 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road
Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road
Check in at our Kaiteriteri Ticket Booth at least 20 mins before departure.
Self drive 1 hour from Nelson or 20 mins from Motueka.
We can provide coach pick up from Nelson or Motueka (additional cost, available Oct-Apr)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(407 Ratings)
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Verity_h
Oct 14, 2025
Great way to spend a morning - Great little boat trip.
Had a lovely chilled time however if you wanted to make it a bit more exciting you can get the boat to drop you off to do some hikes.
Crew were very friendly and provided us with blankets when it got a tad windy and cold.
Lovely way to spend a morning
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Simon_m
Apr 30, 2025
Abel tasman - Great crusie and get on off for walks if you want to... make sure you go on good day sea quite choppy during our day but still worth it
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Happiness07876408850
Mar 10, 2025
Fantastic - Fantastic experience in beautiful part of New Zealand.
Helpful cheerful staff, and comfortable boat.
Would do again!
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23ateeqs
Feb 9, 2025
V good - Went for the 4.5 hours trip, abit too long specially if you are with kids, better to get dropped on one of the beaches and picked up again later when the cruise is returning, you can have a good time on the quieter beach
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Traveler59645871440
Jan 4, 2025
Getaway of a lifetime! - Wow this trip was absolutely fabulous! A 10/10 experience, it feels like you are in the islands. Phil, Michelle, and Ollie are awesome guides who are committed to their job and the people they are serving. You can tell they love what they do, and are passionate to make your trip the best experience. The food and hospitality were outstanding, completely blew us away. Felt so safe, relaxed, and able to switch off on this getaway. Will be recommending this to everyone!
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Ninah523
Nov 24, 2024
Excellent boat tour - I highly recommend the Wilsons Vista boat tour! Not only were they on time, but it was all very clean, and the team just great! Super nice and very helpful. One of the staff on the ship had memorized all the passengers’ stopping requests, and is on the way to each one to give tips for hiking or highlights of the respective stop! The captain also told a lot about the sights and the flora and fauna during the trip. And the views of the Tasman NP are simply gigantic.
Next time definitely with Wilsons!!
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234kymm
Apr 1, 2025
Avoid the chicken roll - Went on the 1245 cruise todayfor 3.5 hours, was advised that light meals and snacks were available on board. We ordered the hot chicken roll. Words cannot describe how disgusting this was, hard dried out bread roll, inedible and a ridiculous price of $10. Very dissappointing. A first rate area, you need to improve or not sell anything on board.
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Maheshsn328fy
Apr 21, 2025
Worst and terrible experience - Very disappointed and worst experience, it was very bad weather and full rain, we did not see anything, 3hours we were seating on the chairs, you should cancel that cruise if you know that weather was going to bad, the staff members were so nice and they provided good service but it so terrible experience and so scary, I would really like to get some refund for my trip, just wasted my money.
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Adam
Jan 6, 2025
Do NOT go on a ‘Vista Cruise’ - My family of 7 went on the 4:30 ‘Happy Hour’ vista cruise and it was an hour and a half of pure hell. On a perfectly sunny and still day, the cruise was so fast and choppy that we could not see a single of the ‘spectacular beaches and islands’ that were advertised. The top of the boat was out of the question because of the wind and sea spray, and the bottom of the boat was so choppy, it felt like we were on Tasman’s sailboat back in 1642. We made a few ‘stops’ along the way, but we only made the stops to pick up and drop off other people, because this ‘cruise’ was a glorified water taxi. Oh and the ‘cafe/bar’ that this cruise touts was a 1 meter by 1 meter space with a microwave to heat up the frozen garbage they have. To make matters worse, the credit card machine didn’t work so you couldn’t buy their stupid food/drinks anyway. The boat was also disgusting and dirty. Do NOT waste your time
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Cody_e
Dec 5, 2024
This isn't an informative cruise, it's a water taxi - The vendor's description of this "excursion" on Viator is egregiously misleading. This isn't a nature cruise with live narration. It is quite literally a water taxi that shuttles hikers to different parts of the park. Neither was there any "live" commentary. There were a handful of recordings, but they were barely audible because the speakers were in such disrepair. Sad waste of time.
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