Scheduled Cruises
All of the boats listed below offer scheduled cruises on a daily basis - summer and winter. These cruises take you on a variety of journeys to some of the most picturesque spots on the lake, including the famed Maori Rock Carvings.
Ernest Kemp
Length: 48 ft.
Cruising Speed: 7.5 knots
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Departures Daily! 10:30am / 12:30pm/ 2:00pm / *5:00pm
Live informative Commentary from your local skipper, comfortable seating with great views both inside and out!
Price p/person:
Adults Special Rate- $35 on all Cruises
Seniors - $30 on all Cruises
Children - $10 (5-15yo) on 10:30/12:30/2:00 Cruises
0-4 years - Free during day cruises
Family Pass (10:30 / 12:30 / 2:00) $75 - 2 Adults & 2 Children (5-15yo)
*5pm Cruise (Summer Only): Adults $35 / Children $15 (aged 2-15) • Includes a glass of Wine , Beer , or Non-Alcoholic Beverage•
Facilities: • Fully Licensed Bar • Complimentary - Tea / Coffee & Cookie / Informative Rock Carving Brochure / Postcard
Private Charter Available!
Sail Barbary 
Length: 44 ft.
Cruising Speed: Wind dependent
Duration: Allow 2.5 hours
Price p/person:
Adult - $39.50 / Children - $20 (0-15yo)
Departs: Daily - 10.30am / 2.00pm / *5.00pm*
BYO food and beverages!
Complimentary postcard!
*5.00pm- Summer Only: Adults - $49 / Children $25
Sail Fearless (Kindred Spirit)
Length: 36 ft.
Cruising Speed: 6/7 knots
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes complimentary Pizza & a Beverage on 1PM / 6:30-PM cruises
Price per Adult: $49.00 (10am) • $59.00 (1pm) • $69.00 (6:30pm)
Price per Child (5-14yo):$34.00 (10am) • $44.00 (1pm) • $54.00 (6:30pm)
Price per Youth (15-17yo): $49.00 (10am) • $54.00 (1pm)• $64.00 (6:30pm)
Children aged 0-4: $10.00 (10am)•$10.00 (1pm) • $54.00 (6:30pm)
Senior rate (60+): $49.00 (10 am) $54.00 (1pm) • $64.00 (6:30pm)
Cruise Cat
Length: 60 ft.
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Duration: 1.5 hour Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Departs Daily: 10:30am / 1:30pm / *5:00pm
Free Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Homemade muffin
Live Informational commentary and childrens activities
1:30pm Taste of Taupo Scenic Cruise: Includes fishing demo done by the Crew
Price p/person:
Adult - $45 / Senior - $40 / Children - $20 (5-18yo)
0-4yo Free
Family Pass: $99.00 - (2 Adults and 2 Children)
*5pm Cruise (Summer Only)