Wilsons Abel Tasman - Walk, Cruise, Kayak, Stay in the Beautiful Abel Tasman National Park

A family welcoming visitors since 1841

Our Boats & Water Taxis

It costs no more than a water taxi fare to travel in style and comfort aboard the Vista Cruise on its scheduled services. For exclusive use, you can charter one of our Vigour Water taxis or the Vista Cruise for larger events.

  • Best For: More than a Water Taxi at same price
  • Walking Time: Optional
  • Cost: One-way fare from $34
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The Vista Cruise offers speed, style and comfort aboard our state-of-the-art catamaran, the Abel Tasman Voyager. 

Vigour Water Taxis are 19-seat vessels available for special charter.

With 3 Vista Cruise sailings per day, morning and afternoon (20 October to 18 April), our day trip itineraries are designed so you can travel in with speed and style on the Abel Tasman Voyager, allowing plenty of extra time in the Park or to explore other attraction in the Nelson region

Reduced timetables operate 19 April through to 19 October.

Timetables

Fares

Cruise and Walk Options

Guided Sea Kayaking Options

The Abel Tasman Voyager is a state of the art displacement catamaran. She was specially designed by us to minimise effects on the National Park environment as well as to land passengers safely and comfortably on the Abel Tasman beaches which have the largest tidal range in the country.

Designed and built in New Zealand, the planning, development and building of Abel Tasman Voyager is quite a story. Read about how a we solved a traditional problem with modern technology.

Combine a scenic cruise with a stroll along the famous Abel Tasman Coastal Track, with our Day Cruise & Walk Options

How to get here

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Other Scenic Cruises Options

We operate these options:
  • Day Cruises
  • Our Boats & Water Taxis
  • Low Season BBQ Cruise