About Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles operates water taxi and scenic cruise services from their base at 2 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road, providing the essential transport link for trampers, kayakers, and day visitors heading into Abel Tasman National Park. They're one of the key water taxi operators on the coast, running scheduled services to beaches and bays along the park's shoreline.
Their services include one-way and return water taxi transfers to any of the park's main beaches — from Anchorage and Bark Bay through to Totaranui — as well as scenic cruises that give a relaxed overview of the coastline without requiring a landing. Walk-and-cruise combos let visitors hike a section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and get picked up by boat at the other end, making day walks far more accessible.
What makes Sea Shuttles a solid choice is their flexible scheduling and willingness to work around individual itineraries rather than rigid departure times. Their boats are well-maintained, the crew are friendly and knowledgeable, and their combination packages offer good value for visitors who want to see the park without committing to a full guided tour.
