Enjoy cruising the Opawa River in the heart of Marlborough's wine country with your own private river cruise.

Marlborough's River Queen is available for private parties or office functions so come aboard and add that extra ingredient to your special gathering. Find out more.




What Our Customers Say

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This is one attraction you don't want to miss.  The service is friendly, the food is delicious and the boat is well maintained.  It's so relaxing you don't want to get off at the end of the cruise!!!!.   - Jayne, Blenheim

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Gloriously relaxing. We had lunch on the River Queen recently and it was bliss.... I highly recommend this trip to visitors and local people alike.  - Anonymous, Google Review

Read more reviews or add one at the River Queen page on Tripadvisor 

 

Read a recent review from Motor Caravanner Magazine

 

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

The River Queen Photo Gallery Stunning views will greet you on all sides - the beautiful Marlborough countryside, the Wither Hills and our world famous vineyards.

Loop Tourist Circuit

The River Queen is a member of the Local Loop - guide to tourist attractions around Blenheim


Changes coming soon!

New plans for cruises and dockside dining

We're currently planning new things. Please contact us if you want to find out more.

 

Captain's Blog

There's rocks in this river

01/12/2012 10:34am

Our starboard motor hit a rock last week. I had thought our small river to be pretty benign. But now I'm not so sure. Because when I say "hit a rock", I... More

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