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
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Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Fantastic - HIGHLY recommend!
565hollyd,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun boat ride with fantastic views of Lake Wanaka. We met some great people and enjoyed the wine, beer and cheese while relaxing.
An ok boat ride
Beverly R,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The skipper and commentary were fantastic. The cheese platter abysmal. Drinks were good. Beware when booking that you know Viator use $US
Could be so much more interesting if there was a commentary
Louieathens,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Very disappointing from a Kiwi tourist view. Pleasant Captain but absolutely no commentary at all about the magnificent scenery. Ghastly wine was free but cheeseboard fine . Felt sad for all overseas tourists as it was just a boat ride.
Wonderful cruise! Wine was delicious along with the cheese board. Do not miss this gem in Wanaka!
Brenda M,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It could be cool because after all, you are on the water! Bring a jacket and expect a good time. The narrative was great, not too long and not too short.
A relaxed evening cruise
Heinz Z,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a nice and relaxed evening Cruise around the bay. It was rather windy but the boat held its course. The buffet was gone in ten minutes:-)
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