TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

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‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Lake Wakatipu

Cruise over to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Reviews

4.42

254 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

169

A very enjoyable...
Sean C,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A very enjoyable experience. Get to know the history of this steamship and enjoy coffee and light pastry on board (cash not accepted only cards). Very peaceful ride (45 mins one way). Recommended to get there 30 minutes before your departure.
UNREAL! A Must Do and I cannot recommend enough!
Tiffany G,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We arrived in Queenstown around 2:00pm and we thought a sunset boat ride on the TSS Earnslaw would be the perfect way to set the tone for our week in Queenstown....AND WOW WE WERE RIGHT!!! I wish we took this tour twice it was SO STUNNING and so relaxing and the views are ABSOLUTELY UNREAL!!!!! I will be dreaming about this experience for years and years to come until we return to New Zealand!
The boat can get very...
Emily T,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The boat can get very full when taking a trip that coincides with the BBQ cruise however the return trip was nice a quiet. Lovely old ship. Being able to walk into the engine room and see it from above was a really unique experience, the small museum is informative and there is informative commentary along the way. A lovely way to spend the evening.
Worth it
Lisa H,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed the 1.5 hour cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Well worth doing. We had a gorgeous late afternoon cruise
A great little cruise up the lake.
Emma S,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A lovely cruise with super friendly staff. Great to be able to see how it operates and its history. Good refreshments on board too.