Love every moment The staff were super nice
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Return cruise across lake
- Commentary from Nature Guide
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please check in at the RealNZ Visitor Centre at least 20 mins before departure time. The stone building has a black and white branded front sign.
Return
- Please check in at the RealNZ Visitor Centre at least 20 mins before departure time. The stone building has a black and white branded front sign.
Itinerary
Aboard the Queenstown Lake Cruise, you will discover mountains, forests, and hidden coves as our skipper shares tales of the lake's history. Admire Bob's Cove, Mt Earnslaw and the Southern Alps during our 1 hour and 30-minute cruise. Whether with family, friends, or a special someone, join us to uncover Queenstown's natural beauty. Relax onboard with our café and bar with the opportunity to pre-order a cheese/charcuterie boards. As a local family business, we're proud to showcase Lake Whakatipu's secrets and leave you with cherished memories of Queenstown's landscapes.
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Reviews
Coffee shack on board. Scenic views Nice journey up river and back, not like heart of darkness at all.
A delightful couple of hours with great commentary from the captain. Lovely friendly staff and great bar. Lovely views.
The trip was good, the booking experience was not. I should have booked directly with the cruise company. I thought I had, but got TripAdvisor on my phone.
Great tour with beautiful scenery and not crowded. Great value for money
Fabulous way to see the scenery around Lake Wakatipu. Great narration as we travelled along. Best views from top deck but dress warmly.
Would definitely recommend this cruise! Fabulous scenery and great commentary.Plenty of opportunity for photography taking!
The catamaran can go faster than the steamship so goes farther up the lake and into a couple of coves which really added value. The Captain and his commentary were very good
A quiet easy going boat ride. The captain did a great job explaining all the sites. Drinks were available for purchase and overall it was a great balue for the 2 hours spent. Just nothing special.
A nice scenic cruise around the lake taking in the beautiful views of this special place. Staff were very friendly and would recommend this tour.
We had beautiful weather for our cruise on the lake, a knowledgable and friendly captain and a lovely experience.
It’s faster than the steamer and being a catamaran it is very smooth when the lake gets rough. It is warm inside and with the large surrounding glass windows the vision inside is very good. Would be excellent outside when the sun comes out.
Great scenery around the lake and Queenstown and good facilities on the boat. Friendly staff too and a knowledgable guide en route etc. 😃
Great and great length of time. Captain gave good history. Very happy. Enjoyed by all ages of our whanau
Nice cruise around the lake.Nothing particularly special about it, but it does get you on the lake for a reasonable price. It goes into Bob's Cove, about halfway up the distance to Glenorchy. This is considerably farther than the Steamship they operate.
Very nice. Take a good jacket and a cap, it is cold windy during the cruise. Spectaculous views. I would prefer even longer trip.
Good cruise to explore the longest lake just for sightseeing and take photos and videos, a bit windy, make sure to bring jacket and scarf
Beautiful day on the lake with a delicious coffee and scenic views. The staff on board was great and perfect amount of time on the boat. Must do!
I booked this tour and they canceled my trip and I did not receive anything from the company my booking was 11 o’clock and one of the staff ( FRODI) updated me and my friend to TSS Earnslaw with no extra charges. He does an excellent job for the customers.
Lovely boat trip with winds in the sunshine in the curve of mountains. Great experience. Not to miss.
Excellent size boat that covers beautiful views all around Lake Wakatipu. You can sit up top or inside, depending on weather and wind. The skipper pauses and tells stories at special sites, like Bob's Cove, Mt. Aspiring National Park and Walter Peak Farm. Ample opportunity to take great pictures
My booking was changed to the steamship which I already had a booking for on next day. Much confusion as I'd checked at Real NZ office the week before. Didnt get any notification while out of range on Milford Sound. Short TSS Earnshaw trip was nice. Enjoyed the easy listening live music. Doing it all again with BBQ tomorrow.
Great trip around the beautiful lake. Smooth ride, plenty of space & seating. Staff are friendly. Just allow plenty of time to find a carpark if needed.
Lovely boat trip on the lake commentary was very informative. We were very lucky with the weather beautiful day glorious views👌
Nice boat but the PA sound system is so distorted that it’s hard to make out the announcements. The boat should have perhaps covered more of the lake. We wasted 15 minutes idling for passenger pick up on our return. We are of mixed opinion on recommending this..
The cruise was amazing, informative and surreal. The coffee and muffins are scrumptious and the staff were inviting, friendly and professional. Captain knowledgeable
Amazing tour with great guide and got a chance to see some hidden gems and scenic views of Queenstown!
Not what i expected, i was expecting a different boat for a historic experience. I think the booking could have been communicated better.
It was a perfect time on the lake. Comfortable ride, nice wine and snack selection, and a fantastic view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
quiet boat trip. charcuterie plate was very small and not worth the money. very cold and windy but stayed on top deck captains commentary was informative and relevant
The trip was really nice and they give good information about the lake and all the things that can be done around it. It departed on time and the scenic is stunning. It’s not long but not short either. The toilets of the vessel were very clean and the staff was friendly as well.
Great experience, great flair
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