Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water.
Million Dollar Cruise is a 90-minute journey across Lake Wakatipu, offering uninterrupted views of the Remarkables, hidden bays, and historic homes — all with live commentary from a local crew who genuinely love what they do.
With smaller groups, a relaxed pace, and a fully licensed onboard bar, it’s the perfect mix of comfort, scenery, and story.
Departing daily from Queenstown’s main jetty, it’s an unforgettable experience — and unbeatable value!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Travel on Queenstown's Lake - Lake Wakatipu for the whole journey right to the end of the lake and back.
Queenstown
The trip starts off in Queenstown Bay, as you sail out you will pass Queenstown Gardens and see Queenstown Central along the shoreline.
What‘s Included
Friendly onboard crew
Central Queenstown jetty departure
90-minute Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Indoor and outdoor seating
Live commentary from the captain
Additional charges apply for food, snacks and drinks on board
Hotel transfers
Wheelchair access (due to vessel design)
Options
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Reviews
1,515 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Lake Wakatipu Cruise
Flyer23123211473,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience. Great to find out more about the history of the Queenstown area while cruising around viewing the awesome scenery.
Great friendly boat trip with stunning scenery.
helennE4847SU,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great friendly experience with witty and factual commentary. Fabulous scenery. Refreshments also available. Would recommend.
The tour is definitely...
Tainara L,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is definitely worth it! It’s good value for money, the pilot is friendly and makes the experience even more enjoyable — there’s even a moment when he stops to take photos of the passengers. Highly recommended!
Nice scenic cruise of Lake Watapitu
978mingh,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with Million Dollars Cruise. Captain is very gentle and professional.
Million $$ experience
Passenger07394125908,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cruise with very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Our Skipper Troy was awesome and first mate Emily was excellent as well. Well worth doing, seeing million dollar views, scenery and houses of kelvin arms area.
Skipper Troy and first...
Darren C,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Skipper Troy and first mate Emily were excellent. Cruise was fantastic, travelled around lake wakitipu and up inside frankton arm estiry.
Relaxing Cruise
Mina T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Captain of the boat was very well informed. The service on the boat is very good, as the trip is 90 minutes what is available is sufficient.
Excellent cruise
Susan M,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cruise, great staff, Troy and Inari were awesome... Goes for 90 min, excellent value and you can get drinks and snacks on board.. Many Thanks for a great afternoon..
5 Stars to Tyler!
Emily H,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an enjoyable and relaxing morning on the lake. Tyler was exceptional! so knowledgeable and full of positive energy the whole way through. Ian and Emily were also fantastic! Brilliant experience!
This was a remarkable Out...
Ajay K,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a remarkable Out of the world experience i have never gone through such a supportive staff love the Cruise
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