The 4 Best Boat Tours in Nelson

1.Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 855 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

Review of Abel Tasman’s $59 full-park cruise, with golden beaches, seals, Split Apple Rock, useful tips, and honest advice on value.

“Great cruise and very informative. We had gorgeous weather which was a bonus . Saw seals, dolphins and stingrays”

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2.Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74

Cruise Abel Tasman’s golden coast, see seals at Adele Island, then walk forest tracks and beaches on a flexible full-day combo.

“Really enjoyed our trek through Abel Tasman! Such a varied walk and the weather came through towards the middle/end which was fantastic for when we got to Anchorage because we could go in the sea!”

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3.Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 414 reviews · from $67

Review the Abel Tasman Vista Cruise from Kaiteriteri, with Split Apple Rock, Tonga Island, live commentary, beach stops, and practical tips.

“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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4.Abel Tasman National Park: Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Cruise to Anchorage Bay, walk Pitt Head Loop, swim at Te Pukatea Bay, then sail past seals on a six-hour Abel Tasman outing.

“We loved the hike from Anchorage Bay and the scenery getting there was amazing. Nick was one of the skips he was neat. He and his off sider (?) Claudia (Canadian girl) just made the trip. Would I do it again... definately.”

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