Cougar Line operates 5 quality vessels from Picton. We take pride in ensuring our passengers travel comfortably and safely on our boats throughout the Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui.

Sounds Discovery, Sounds Exciting, Sounds Adventure, Cougar l and Cougar lI are all licensed, modern vessels that are maintained to the highest current safety and environmental standards at all times. With a choice of sizes and specifications, our fleet is very versatile and able to offer a wide range of services to meet our customers’ needs.

Cougar Line boat Sounds Exciting cruises through calm waters in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Cougar Line boat Sounds Exciting cruises through calm waters in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Sounds Exciting

Boat specifications:
16.6m Cougar catamaran
Cruising speed of 23 knots
Passenger capacity of 66

Boat features:
2 restrooms
Extensive sound system
Kayak & bike racks
Fully licenced - wine & beer available
Complimentary tea & coffee
Upper & lower deck viewing platforms
Informative & helpful crew

Travellers get ready to board a Cougar Line vessel in the Marlborough Sounds
Travellers get ready to board a Cougar Line vessel in the Marlborough Sounds

Cougar I

Boat specifications:
10.8m Cougar catamaran
Cruising speed of 23 knots
Passenger capacity of 28

Boat features:
1 restroom
Kayak and bike racks
Public address system

A Cougar Line boat cruises through the calm water of the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island in New Zealand
A Cougar Line boat cruises through the calm water of the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island in New Zealand

Cougar II

Boat specifications:
10.5m Cougar catamaran
Cruising speed of 25 knots
Passenger capacity of 25

Boat features:
Public address system
Kayak and bike racks

A newly married couple celebrate their wedding in the Marlborough Sounds aboard a Cougar Line boat.
A newly married couple celebrate their wedding in the Marlborough Sounds aboard a Cougar Line boat.

Sounds Adventure

Boat specifications:
17m monohull
Cruising speed of 14 knots
Passenger capacity of 99

Boat features:
2 restrooms
Extensive sound system
Kayak & bike racks
Large saloon windows for unrestricted viewing on lower deck
Spacious open upper deck
Ideal vessel for BBQ cruises weddings or group charters

Cougar Line's Sounds Discovery in Picton Marina, in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds
Cougar Line's Sounds Discovery in Picton Marina, in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds

Sounds Discovery

Boat specifications:
11 metre alloy catamaran
12 metres overall
Year of manufacture 2007

Boat features:
2 x 350 hp outboards
Passenger capacity of 28

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