TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
Options
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very enjoyable...
Sean C,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00A 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
5.00We 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
5.00The 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
5.00Really 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
4.00A lovely cruise with super friendly staff. Great to be able to see how it operates and its history. Good refreshments on board too.
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