Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese
Overview
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1 hour
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Relax with a drink as you bask in the evening light on the lake!
This one hour cruise has one wine, beer, RTD or soft drink included in the ticket and is a great way to see the lake scenery before your evening meal. The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board for just $7.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Gluten & other allergens may be present
Cheese & crackers are communally served
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wanaka
Cruise past Ruby Island, Stevensons Peninsula, and Eeley Point.
What‘s Included
One complimentary wine, beer, RTD or soft drink
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Alcoholic Beverages
Cheese & Crackers for nibbles
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Further drinks can be purchased on board
Options
Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Views, Mixed Experience Overall
Tanubha,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great cruise overall with stunning views—the highlight of the experience. The captain was friendly, and drinks were good and reasonably priced. The cheese platter was quite basic though. Service at the bar could be improved—the staff member wasn’t able to answer questions and seemed to assume everyone knew the drinks, which isn’t ideal for international visitors. Also noticed what looked like leftover wine being poured into the lake, which was a bit concerning and didn’t feel right.
Cruise was very smooth.No information about the area was given.Just a boat trip out for half an hour and back for half .
helentI2361AG,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Average.Relevant.Ok.weather was good.Small.Not very engaging.checking out the lake
Fun event
Lynn S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly crew and fun to meet other travelers. Fun to see another part of the lake. Good wine and yummy cheese board.
This a relatively small...
Emily L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This a relatively small boat and there aren’t enough seats for all the passengers! There were not enough clean glasses or plates for the shared cheese platters. Not as we had imagined!
Cruise + wine + cheese & biscuits + beautiful views of Lake Wanaka!!!!!! Would highly recommend 5/5
Chrissy S,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our one hour happy hour lake Wanaka boat cruise was lovely, my husband and I had a few glasses of wine whilst taking in the scenery. The cheese & crackers were a nice touch. I would highly recommend this cruise 5/5
Quick wine tasting cruise
Mimi H,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice quick way to meet new people and taste wine. Great scenery and have the option to sit in shade or out in the balcony.
Highly recommended
Alison M,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A lovely hour on Lake Wanaka. Cam had lots of local information to share as we went along. The cheese board and complimentary beverage were a very nice touch. It just went too fast !! We all agreed two hours would have been even better !
Lovely experience!
Barbara B,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely cruise on Lake Wanaka. Tim the captain was charming and had great info about the lake and history of NZ. Emily was the perfect hostess! We enjoyed time on the bough taking in the beautiful scenery all while sipping a glass of wine, perfect!
Relax
hmarcollo,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value cruise, good length for the price. Nice to have a drink and cheese along the way.
Wanaka lake experience
Stephen P,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Well organised and good communication the day of the sailing. Just a shame the weather was not so good
From NZ$69.00
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