The Pelorus Mail Boat strives to lead by example for the good of our beautiful natural surroundings by following sustainable practices.

Pelorus Mail Boat strives to lead by example for the good of our beautiful natural surroundings by following sustainable practices.

Caring For Our Environment

The Pelorus Mail Boat’s environmentally-friendly initiatives include: 

  • Keeping our fleet well serviced which helps minimise fuel consumption.
  • Recycling wherever possible, limiting our use of plastic bags and using environmentally friendly cleaning products wherever practical in our boats.
  • Participating in the Department of Conservation's “SMART” programme to promote responsible behaviour around dolphins, whales and seals. We proudly follow the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992 which ensure the marine mammals of New Zealand are protected and that their conservation is a top priority.

Tiaki Promise

Pelorus Mail Boat supports the Tiaki Promise - a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

Tiaki - Care for New Zealand has been set up by a group of New Zealand tourism organisations to actively encourage local and international travellers to care for our country as much as we do.

Tiaki means to care for people and place. 

The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

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The Pelorus Mail Boat owner Marlborough Tour Company's values align with Tiaki and we wholeheartedly get behind the Tiaki Promise. We encourage all locals and visitors to Marlborough to act as guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Use the Tiaki hashtag to show your support:

#tiakipromise

For more information, head to the Tiaki website.

The Marlborough Tour Company Green Team

Marlborough Tour Company’s dedicated Green Team, which comprises of staff members who are passionate about making our company as environmentally sustainable as we can, is always developing new and improved ways to reduce waste and improve environmental efficiency, while further enhancing the excellent visitor experience we are known for.

Bush covered hill and bay seen from onboard the Pelorus Mail Boat.

What a great, friendly, helpful crew! I had an unexpected day out on the Mail Boat which rescued me from the Nydia Track after I broke my bike. I was taken on a lovely tour of the Sound with interesting commentary and stops on scenic beaches. We spotted Dusky dolphins, little blue penguins and lots of other wildlife.

Becky - TripAdvisor, November 2020