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- $45 on all Cruises
Seniors - $40 on all Cruises
Children - $15 (5-15yo) on all Cruises
0-4 years - $5 on all Cruises
Family Pass (10:30 / 12:30 / 2:00) $105 - 2 Adults & 2 Children (5-15yo)
*5pm Cruise (School Holidays Only): Adults $40 / Children $15 (aged 2-15) •
Facilities: • Fully Licensed Bar • Complimentary - Tea / Coffee & Cookie / Informative Rock Carving Brochure
Private Charter Available!
Sail Barbary 
Length: 44 ft.
Cruising Speed: Wind dependent
Duration: Allow 2.5 hours
Price p/person:
Adult - $50.00 / Children - $20 (0-15yo)
Departs: Daily - 10.30am / 2.00pm / *5.00pm*
BYO food and beverages!
Complimentary postcard!
*5.00pm- Summer/Spring Only: Adults - $60 / Children $30
Kindred Spirit
Length: 36 ft.
Cruising Speed: 6/7 knots
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes compl. Pizza & Beverage on 12:30pm/3:30pm / 6:30pm cruises
Adult (15yo+): $59.00 (9:30am) • $69.00 (12:30/3:30pm) • $69.00 (6:30pm)
Child (3-14yo):$49.00 (10am) • $59.00 (12:30/3:30pm) • $59.00 (6:30pm)
Children aged 0-2years are free on 9:30/12:30/3:30 cruises ($59.00 at 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 / *3:30pm
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 - $49 / Senior - $45 / Children - $20 (4-16yo) / 0-3years $5
Family Pass: $119.00 - (2 Adults and 2 Children)
*3:30pm Cruise - Weekends/Holidays Only