About Cougar Line

Cougar Line, the Marlborough Sounds premier water transport company, has over 21 years experience. You can trust the Cougar Line to make sure your Queen Charlotte Track experience goes to plan. Our experienced staff have a wide knowledge of the area and are extremely friendly and helpful.

Jill and Mark Evans are the owners of Cougar Line and with over 21 years of operating experience, we have gained a reputation for quality vessels and outstanding service that we provide for overseas visitors and domestic holiday makers.

Our major proactive involvement in promoting the Queen Charlotte track has made a major contribution to the growth in visitor numbers to the Marlborough Sounds.

We have four vessels which supply a regular and reliable service to all points of the Queen Charlotte Sound.


Cougar Line staff

MV Sounds Exciting
Queen Charlotte staff

We have a team of highly experienced skipper and hostesses. Our friendly office staff respond to your queries and confirm reservations.

During peak season times we have a 14 strong crew ensuring excellent client service.


Cougar Line vessels

» MV Sounds Exciting
MV Sounds Exciting
MV Sounds Exciting
  • 16.6m Cougar catamaran
  • Cruising speed of 26 knots
  • Passenger capacity of 66
  • Informative and helpful hostesses
  • Fully licensed bar
  • Complimentary tea & coffee
  • 2 restrooms
  • Wheelchair access
  • Extensive sound system including cd player
  • Upper and lower deck viewing platforms
  • Kayak and bike racks

» MV Sounds Adventure
MV Sounds Adventure
MV Sounds Adventure
  • 17m Cougar monohull
  • Cruising speed of 18 knots
  • Passenger capacity of 110
  • 2 restrooms
  • Large saloon windows for unrestricted viewing on lower deck
  • Spacious open upper deck
  • Ideal vessel for BBQ cruises weddings or group charters

» Cougar I
Cougar I
Cougar I
  • 10.8m Cougar catamaran
  • Cruising speed of 23 knots
  • Passenger capacity of 28
  • Recently refurbished
  • 1 restroom
  • Full public address system
  • Kayak and bike racks

» Cougar II
Cougar II
Cougar II
  • 10.5m Cougar catamaran
  • Cruising speed of 25 knots
  • Passenger capacity of 25
  • Recently refurbished
  • Kayak and bike racks



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