TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, view the engine room, watch the stokers in action or purchase delicious snacks/drinks from the Promenade Café.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
Cruise over to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Reviews
316 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Relaxing Scenic Cruise
Brent K,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great relaxing scenic cruise on a historic steamboat. Really enjoyed the views, length of the trip & the hospitality.
This is a scam
Chi Z,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Save your money. Don’t be scammed by this boring boat ride. You will fare much better with a nice walk in the park by the beach.
Amazing steamship
2richs,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing old steamship over 150 years old still ploughing the lake most days. Well worth a trip takes 90 mins around the lake. Early sailings are less busy
Excellent ride on one of the last steam ships.
Steve-Jane M,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You guys have done a great job keeping the ship in good condition. Very interesting being able to watch the steam operations. The ride was great.
Better come
Charlize S,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The great tour in NZ! TSS trip is so nice and with the spectacular views, everything is going smoothly
A peaceful if somewhat boring cruise
Sandy851,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The steamship was lovely and so nice to take a cruise on the lake. We took the 7pm cruise and hadn’t realise the dinner option of getting off the boat at a lovely venue at the end of the lake - that was our mistake. There was a bar on board. If you take this cruise I recommend including a lunch or dinner option otherwise you keep seeing the same scenery which can get boring- the same mountain landscape after 1 hour is enough. There are lots of midges. It is recommended you use insect repellent but because I was dressed as for winter with only hands visible I didn’t worry. A big mistake. I was bitten on my thumb, finger, wrist and one on the back of my knee even though I was wearing jeans. They are vicious, and I still have bite marks after more than a week. So wear insect repellent everywhere!!!
Beautiful scenery. Well...
AngelaGrant A,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery. Well organised. Drinks and food available on board. Use card only. No cash. Plenty of good photo opportunities the whole trip
Well worth doing -...
Susan B,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth doing - spectacular scenery, lovely old-fashioned vibe about it, interesting commentary and good service on board.
Great
Wendy W,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great boat trip but we were blessed with heavenly weather. Great commentary along the trip. Really liked that we could watch the team managing the engine fires
Grand old vessel
irve2016,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do when in Queenstown, a majestic old vessel cruising across the lake with magnificent views everywhere you look what more could you ask for?
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