The E-Ko Difference

E-Ko stands apart from other sustainable tourism operators by more than just a “K.”

E-Ko are a positive force in education, conservation and in the local community.

By helping protect and enhance the natural environment and its inhabitants E-Ko improve the experience as a guest aboard any of the E-Ko tours.

E-Ko provides visitors from New Zealand and around the world with the BEST things to do in the Marlborough Sounds by undertaking the following initiatives that make E-Ko unique amongst tourism operators.

What we do to stand apart:

• Small Group numbers.
• High staff to customer ratio.
• Extensive staff training.
• A genuine passion for the environment and wildlife.
• Enviro Gold, Qualimark.
• Very experienced captains.
• Customer service focussed staff.
• Small group options for cruise ships.
• Group and special interest charters.
• Close collaboration with the NZ Department of Conservation [DOC] developing sustainable tourism experiences.
• Collaboration with local Maori IWI elders developing sustainable visitor experiences sympathetic with cultural practises.