TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Name: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Price: 115 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.45 (290 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Reviews

4.45

290 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

196

Well organized and safe...
Vishen N,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well organized and safe expedition - highly recommend. The highlight was the pianist playing great songs on the return journey while while we sailed past scenic views from Lake Wakatipu.
Whilst in Queenstown, one...
Joy M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Whilst in Queenstown, one should definitely take this Trip on The Earnslaw. It is totally worth the money spent on it.
Unique experience - real steam ship in the most scenic place you could imagine!
milesoglethorpe,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Experience of a lifetime. Amazing coal-fired steamer operating in one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are very few coal-fired steam boats still operating in the world, and this one is beautifully maintained and a joy to travel in!
Coal steam ship
kallep2024,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip. Some of the few man-operated coal steam ships in the world. Older fellow working there was a fun to talk to!
Great Team, Keep it up
Traveler41817915761,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We appreciate the great team helping us and accommodate us. It means about to us. The experience is fun and unique. A great combination of fun activities.
Enjoy sheep shearing demonstration
Pam H,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Be prepared to eat a lot of food. We upgraded our experience to the dinner cruise when we arrived in Queenstown at the suggestion of several local drivers we had. The trip in the boat is interesting seeing the steam engine room. The food was ok. There are a lot of great restaurants in Queenstown with better food. The sheep shearing and dog herding demonstration after the meal is very interesting and I would recommend it. I think the sightseeing trip without dinner is a better choice.
Fantastic 🚢
Explore06163212436,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing! Went on the TSS Earnslaw out to Walter Peak Station for a work event. Incredible old steam ship. Truly memorable experience. HIGHLY recommend 👌 🚢 ❤️
Very Pleasant Afternoon
WorldTrav2024,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
TSS Earnslaw provides an interesting and pleasant way to spend part of a day in Queenstown. The vessel itself is most interesting, as the inner workings of the steam vessel are open to observation -- fireboxes, pistons, camshafts, etc. The voyage across the lake are spectacular. The buffet lunch on shore is not to be missed, as it offers well prepared food in great variety and in pleasant surroundings. The farm show is a little hokey but interesting, especially the sheep-dog demonstration and the shearing demonstration. All in all, well worth the time and money.
Doesn’t last long but...
Tamara U,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Doesn’t last long but views were great and weather was sunny. Beer and wine was available so it was a nice touch. Lots of room
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Connector69391,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good to experience some of the history of the place. Great local knowledge and beautiful old ship, you get to view the stokers and steam engine running. It was a beautiful day and the scenery was magnificent.