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• Incredible experience

  stephaniepZ3904CZ,2026年2月18日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My partner and I went on the Faith for their afternoon cruise and walk and it was just incredible. From the very start, Adam and Megan made everyone feel welcome and took the time to meet every passenger. The boat is beautiful, with amazing history. Complimentary drinks and canapés were great, and it felt like we were sailing with long-time friends. I highly recommend the experience if you want to do something different, away from mass tourism and crowds in a beautiful environment. Thanks again for a great trip!

• Amazing

  GrandTour14212921446,2026年1月2日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My trip on Lake Te Anau with Fiordland Historic Cruises was one of the most genuine and memorable experiences I had during my time in the region — and that’s saying something. Having spent many years in the tour industry, I tend to be fairly critical, but this experience truly stood out. From the moment I stepped aboard, it was clear that this wasn’t a rushed, “tick-the-box” tour — it was something thoughtfully curated and deeply considered. Adam and Megan are caring, compassionate, and deeply genuine people, and that care flows naturally into everything they do. The pace of the trip was refreshingly slow, allowing us to really take in the beauty of the lake and feel present in the moment. We felt incredibly safe, relaxed, and genuinely looked after throughout the entire journey. Stepping off the boat for a gentle walk through largely pristine forest to secluded lakes only deepened the experience, adding a quiet sense of connection to the landscape that felt both rare and special. What stood out most was the sense of connection — not just to the place, but to the people guiding us through it. Their passion, kindness, and respect for the environment made the experience feel personal and meaningful, rather than transactional. If you’re looking for a tour that prioritises care, authenticity, and quality over rushing through an itinerary, I cannot recommend Fiordland Historic Cruises highly enough. This is the kind of experience that stays with you long after you leave the lake.

• A Cruise and Walk to Remember

  34familyoffive,2025年12月30日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My family spent a wonderful morning on the lake with Adam and Megan! The boat was extremely well maintained with comfortable seats and deck chairs, and we were free to walk around the vessel to explore. Adam told us fascinating history about the boat and the lake’s surrounding area, and our guided walk with Megan was very interesting as we saw the NZ flora and fauna up close. We had a delicious morning tea after our walk, accompanied by a fantastic view of the lake!

  

• Lake Te Anau at its best

  Reto B,2025年12月1日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We were greeted very friendly by the whole crew at the quai and led to the ship. The explanations were interesting and supported with pictures from a book. We had a very nice boat trip to an island and then a guided tour to the nature reserve. After half an hour we were back on the ship and were welcomed with a snack and a fine glass of wine. For the return trip we were allowed to hoist the sails. For us it was a great experience and we thank the crew for their competent and friendly support.

  

  

  

  

  

• A MUST DO experience when in Te Anau!

  annettepE7179LW,2025年11月28日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the most amazing experience on Faith this afternoon superbly hosted by Adam, Megan and Meg. The added bonus was Adam getting out the bagpipes and very ably playing a few traditional Scottish tunes. Not what any of us was expecting but a great treat! Huge thank you to Adam, Megan and Meg for a fantastic and memorable afternoon.

• Te Anau Boat Tour

  Culture47495626525,2025年10月3日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What a fantastic way to spend a few hours in Te Anau. Adam, Megan and Sohpie were so passionate about the history and future of their vessel Faith. Also great knowledge of the lake and surrounding area. Highly recomend you include this tour in your iternery. Alan and Jackie

  

  

  

  

• One of the best South Island trips

  riversdale ys,2025年4月16日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We went on this trip today and it’s one of the best trips we’ve done over the 3 months we’ve been on the road travelling around the South Island. It’s a must do. The crew are friendly, informative and just amazing. Thanks heaps fir a great afternoon

  

  

• Amazing day

  822naomij,2025年3月21日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We loved this whole experience. The two hosts were friendly and informative and passionate about their beautiful historic vessel. The views were awesome, the walk was beautiful and afternoon tea was top shelf- even wine and beer provided. It was underpriced in my opinion. Worth so much more for this small group tour!

  

  

• A Fantastic Cruise on Lake Te Anau

  KatO466,2025年3月11日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We (2 couples) thoroughly enjoyed our cruise on this beloved motor yacht "Faith" with Captain Adam, his assistant and 12 passengers. The yacht is fun to explore and the lake and surrounding scenery is fantastic. We enjoyed learning about the yacht's history, going on a short hike, helping raise the sails on the return trip, and sipping wine and beer and eating decadent sweet and savory treats on deck. We had the perfect weather to enjoy the sun on our faces and wind in our hair. This tour was a highlight of our road trip through the North and South Islands. Don't miss this one if your are in Te Anau.

• A must-do in Te Anau

  vanessas357,2025年3月3日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This is an excellent trip to do in Te Anau. Adam. the captain, is a brilliant host, giving lots of info about the sailboat and the flora and fauna on the short hike to Hidden Lake. We were supplied with drinks on the way out, and then canapes and drinks after the hike. On the way back Adam was able to put the sails up and it was lovely and peaceful sailing across the lake and enjoying the beautiful views. If you are in Te Anau you should definitely take this trip.

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