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
2 Departures Daily! 10:30am / 2:00pm
(Weekends Only During May)
Price p/person:
Adults "Mates Rates" $35 on All Cruises
Seniors - $30 on all Cruises
Children - $15 (5-15yo) / 0-4 years - Free
Family Pass (10:30 / 2:00): $90 - 2 Adults & 2 Children (5-15yo)
5pm Cruise (Summer Only): Adults $40 / Children $25 (aged 2-15) • Includes Wine , Beer , Pizza •
Facilities: • Fully Licensed Bar • Complimentary - tea / coffee / hot chocolate & cookie/carving brochure/postcard
Private Charter Available!
Sail Barbary 
Length: 44 ft.
Cruising Speed: Wind dependent
Duration: Allow 2.5 hours
Price p/person: (Current Winter Pricing)
Adult - $40 / Children - $20 (0-15yo)
Departs: Daily - 10.30am / 2.00pm / *5.00pm*/*7:30pm*
BYO food and beverages!
Complimentary postcard!
*5.00pm/7:30pm* - Summer Only: Adults - $54 / Children $54
Sail Fearless
Length: 36 ft.
Cruising Speed: 6/7 knots
Duration: 2.5 hours
Currently Only Operating A Scheduled Cruise at 1PM, Weekends Only During May
(12:30pm cruise pricing applies)
Includes Pizza & Drinks on 12:30/3:30/6:30 cruises
Price per Adult: $39.00 (9:30am) • $49.00 (12:30pm & 3:30pm) • $59.00 (6:30pm)
Price per Child (5-14yo):$29.00 (9:30am) • $39.00 (12:30pm & 3:30pm) • $49.00 (6:30pm)
Price per Youth (15-17yo): $29.00 (9:30am) • $44.00 (12:30pm & 3:30pm)• $54.00 (6:30pm)
Children aged 0-4: $5.00 (9:30am)•$10.00 (12:30pm/3:30pm) • $49.00 (6:30pm)
Senior rate (60+): $44.00 (12:30 & 3:30pm) • $54.00 (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 (Weekends Only During Level 2)
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 - $35 / Senior - $29 / Children - $15 (5-18yo)
0-4yo Free
Family Pass: $75.00 - (2 Adults and 2 Children)
5pm Cruise (Summer Only):
Adult/Senior - $24 / Child - $10 (5-18yo)
0-4yo Free