Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

399 Rankers Reviews

385 Face-to-Face

4 Water Taxis

Maps

Photos

Innovative design for comfort and safety
Beautiful Bark Bay Beach
Magical Awaroa
Dry Feet, Happy Feet
The 'Peoples Beach'
Children ride half price
Short-beaked common dolphin
Short-beaked common dolphin; a lucky encounter
View from Crusader

Information

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Dry feet, happy feet!

A locally owned water taxi company with purpose built, catamarans that have walk on/off ramp access to keep those hiking feet dry, where possible.

Departs up to 4 times daily from Kaiteriteri Beach and a daily coach transfer from Nelson/Motueka to Kaiteriteri.

The experienced skippers, informative and fun commentary, along with our comfortable vessels and many walk/cruise options, will be the highlight of your visit to the Abel Tasman National Park. All our vessels have ramps for easy entry and exit to the cabin area and toilets onboard for your comfort.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionAbel Tasman

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_hiking_toursHiking Tours
  • Activity__boat_cruisesBoat Cruises
  • Activity__water_taxisWater Taxis

Operating Season And Hours

We are open every day apart from Xmas day, we are closed.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.0369192948996

173.017072968262

Latitude
-41.0369192948996
Longitude
173.017072968262

Reviews

    • We booked the 3 day pass for $150 each.
    • Beautiful scenery and fun crew!
    • Excellent knowledge of area.
    • Awesome day!!
    • On time, responsible, informative, friendly.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 113
    28%
    9/10 135
    34%
    8/10 105
    26%
    7/10 30
    8%
    6/10 10
    3%
    5/10 4
    1%
    4/10 2
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    3/10 0
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  • 5.0/5

    And unbelievably well run company.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Mel brown's avatar

    Mel brown

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Took the shuttle in partnership with Kaiteriteri Kayaks to spend a day on the water.

    The water taxi was kind enough to detour on the way back in order for us to see Split Apple Rock.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in March 2018

    UNITED KINGDOM
    S Weslake's avatar

    S Weslake

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Laid back style, but efficient.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff/crew. Loved the informality of only needing my first name!! Smashing guided tour from Kaiteriteri to Awaroa for the ambient experience. Well worth the money.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    DEBBIE LAMBERT's avatar

    DEBBIE LAMBERT

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Informative, beautiful coastline, good customer service, dolphins, seals and birds.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    David's avatar

    David

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A great boat ride!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Wendy's avatar

    Wendy

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great service, easy to contact and find, very informative upon arrival.

    Was dropped off at Bark Bay by friendly boat driver, even brought us out of the way to show us Split Apple Rock, really sweet!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    CANADA
    Charlie Friesen's avatar

    Charlie Friesen

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Ein toller Ausflug trotzdem es zeitweise geregnet hat - wir haben viele Robben und auch Delphine gesehen.

    Die Crew hat sich wunderbar gekümmert.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Guenter's avatar

    Guenter

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great sightseeing on the boat in the National Park; then a really nice walk of about three hours, then picked up 15 further, all very well organised, with pickup in the morning from the i-Site.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Niels's avatar

    Niels

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Good advice, nice service, even despite a little rain it was a beautiful cruise.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Ferry and Carlyn's avatar

    Ferry and Carlyn

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Our online booking went wrong, but we got our tickets anyway.

    A nice trip - but we would like more information from both the ticket office and the captain.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014

    DENMARK
    Astrid Egesten's avatar

    Astrid Egesten

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    And unbelievably well run company.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Mel brown's avatar

    Mel brown

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Took the shuttle in partnership with Kaiteriteri Kayaks to spend a day on the water.

    The water taxi was kind enough to detour on the way back in order for us to see Split Apple Rock.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in March 2018

    UNITED KINGDOM
    S Weslake's avatar

    S Weslake

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Informative, beautiful coastline, good customer service, dolphins, seals and birds.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    David's avatar

    David

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A great boat ride!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Wendy's avatar

    Wendy

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Laid back style, but efficient.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff/crew. Loved the informality of only needing my first name!! Smashing guided tour from Kaiteriteri to Awaroa for the ambient experience. Well worth the money.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    UNITED KINGDOM
    DEBBIE LAMBERT's avatar

    DEBBIE LAMBERT

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great service, easy to contact and find, very informative upon arrival.

    Was dropped off at Bark Bay by friendly boat driver, even brought us out of the way to show us Split Apple Rock, really sweet!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    CANADA
    Charlie Friesen's avatar

    Charlie Friesen

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great sightseeing on the boat in the National Park; then a really nice walk of about three hours, then picked up 15 further, all very well organised, with pickup in the morning from the i-Site.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Niels's avatar

    Niels

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Ein toller Ausflug trotzdem es zeitweise geregnet hat - wir haben viele Robben und auch Delphine gesehen.

    Die Crew hat sich wunderbar gekümmert.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Guenter's avatar

    Guenter

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Good advice, nice service, even despite a little rain it was a beautiful cruise.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Ferry and Carlyn's avatar

    Ferry and Carlyn

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful trip along the National Park.

    Good commentary from the captain. Although we were late he went slow so that the dolphins could join us and swim near the boat.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Carl's avatar

    Carl

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Provided more than just transfers with showing us seals and Split Apple Rock.

    Seemed expensive at $65 to $70, but great staff, with great knowledge.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    AUSTRALIA
    Tom Brien's avatar

    Tom Brien

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Good punctual service.

    Stops at all major bays. Gives some nice explanation along the way and some great jokes. Would definitely recommend this water shuttle.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

    NETHERLANDS
    Virgil Spruit's avatar

    Virgil Spruit

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Review and pictures here http://www.minube.com/rincon/el-taxi-acuatico-a-abel-tasman-a3660062#user-87065

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in October 2015

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    GONZALEZ ROBERTO

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A fantastic trip!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Marion and Ralf's avatar

    Marion and Ralf

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Takes you to inaccessible beaches, where you can have a walk.

    They do a nice guided tour along some seal colonies on the way there.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Felix Holm's avatar

    Felix Holm

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Our online booking went wrong, but we got our tickets anyway.

    A nice trip - but we would like more information from both the ticket office and the captain.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2014

    DENMARK
    Astrid Egesten's avatar

    Astrid Egesten

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good commentary, fast service, polite and helpful staff.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Megan's avatar

    Megan

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Good all round service etc.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    NEW ZEALAND
    Veeh Barrington's avatar

    Veeh Barrington

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Price was reasonable.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

    GERMANY
    Laura's avatar

    Laura

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good price, some stops with information.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

    GERMANY
    Alisa's avatar

    Alisa

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very nice views, could not understand the speaker very well.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

    GERMANY
    Anna Grafenstein's avatar

    Anna Grafenstein

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We paid for the 'Discovery Day'.

    It started at 9.45am - boat tour to Totaranui with lots of explanation! Step off at Torrent Bay, walk 6-7km and then the boat back to Kaiteriteri! SUPER DAY!

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    BELGIUM
    Jan Legein's avatar

    Jan Legein

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Although it seemed pricey, the trip we did was good value for money, with a knowledgeable, friendly pickup driver who stopped on the way to the boat to tell us about the Motueka area and good informative

    commentary on the boat. Well-organised and comfortable boats.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Sue L's avatar

    Sue L

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very nice way to see Abel Tasman when you don't have time to walk the tracks.

    We saw a lot of scenery and wildlife on our three hour ride. Plenty of time given for photo opportunities.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Brian's avatar

    Brian

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great but expensive.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    GERMANY
    Christin Woelk's avatar

    Christin Woelk

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Trip up to top of Abel Tasman Park, dropped off for walking, good commentary and on time.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Tony Hines's avatar

    Tony Hines

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Discoverer Day; Disappointed with initial boat, no external seating, no hot drinks (can on survuve 9.15 to 11.30 am and no coffee!!!) Seating too low and exposed to spray.

    The walk Medlands - Anchorage was excellent. Return boat 45 minutes, more comfortable and had COFFEE!!

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Al Stuart's avatar

    Al Stuart

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Nice trip.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Moorman's avatar

    Moorman

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good crew, good boat.

    Very helpful (travelled with a 10 month old baby).

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    GERMANY
    Peter's avatar

    Peter

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly staff.

    Good advice on walk. Prompt arrival and departure.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    Brian Howe's avatar

    Brian Howe

    Customer