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Luxury Catamaran Cruise on Lake Taupo: Experience Maori Rock Carvings in Comfort
4.9
101 Ratings
Taupō
Embark on a luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Taupo and experience the magnificent Maori Rock Carvings. Relax, immerse yourself in nature, and enjoy the comfort and class of our high-end charter vessel.
Embark on a luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Taupo and experience the magnificent Maori Rock Carvings. Relax, immerse yourself in nature, and enjoy the comfort and class of our high-end charter vessel.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Lake Taupo - Enjoy an eco-friendly sailing experience on crystal clear waters in pure comfort on our stylish 53ft Catamaran. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline and immerse yourself in Taupo’s history and culture while listening to the onboard commentary.
Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a…
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Lake Taupo - Enjoy an eco-friendly sailing experience on crystal clear waters in pure comfort on our stylish 53ft Catamaran. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake’s remarkable coastline and immerse yourself in Taupo’s history and culture while listening to the onboard commentary.
Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class.
Featuring a spacious saloon, covered cockpit, NZ timber panelling, 3 illuminated cabins, Tiua is a luxury 53ft long sailing catamaran. She is fully equipped for enjoyment, comfort and safety. The large main cockpit table folds together to comfortably seat 10 for entertaining and dining.
Tiua is suitable for all weather sailing, making her a great choice to visit the Māori Rock Carvings in any weather.
What's Included
- Fully licensed bar onboard
- Three restrooms on board
- Complimentary blankets
- Free use of snorkeling equipment
- Comfortable beanbags
- Longest swim stop on the lake (weather permitting)
- Fully licensed bar onboard
- Three restrooms on board
- Complimentary blankets
- Free use of snorkeling equipment
- Comfortable beanbags
- Longest swim stop on the lake (weather permitting)
What's Not Included
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off
- Food, snacks and drinks available for purchase on board
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off
- Food, snacks and drinks available for purchase on board
Additional Information
Cruise Great Lake Taupo in style and comfort on our luxury catamaran Tiua. Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class.
Tiua is the only boat on Lake Taupo which combines the relaxing feeling of an eco friendly sailing experience with…
Cruise Great Lake Taupo in style and comfort on our luxury catamaran Tiua. Tiua brings smooth sailing to effortless entertaining, as a high-end charter vessel. She blends her original character and style with the latest comfort and class.
Tiua is the only boat on Lake Taupo which combines the relaxing feeling of an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of being able to go out in any weather and keep customers out of rain and the cold with her spacious saloon and covered cockpit.
[Tee-ua] Māori
- (verb) To move with the wind
Synonyms
- to relax and immerse oneself in nature and luxury with family and friends.
- Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.
- Departs from Taupo Marina. (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure
- People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.
- In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings, this decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel
- Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.
Location
Taupo Sailing Adventures
Redoubt Street
Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(101 Ratings)
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Chandelle_w
Feb 22, 2025
Wonderful Catamaran Maori Carving Experience! - The crew was friendly and informative. Boat was clean and in great condition. We had a fabulous time! Everything went perfectly! It was such a great experience!
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733edl
Feb 19, 2025
Fabulous Fun - This was sooo much fun and the guys on board were Great hosts. We had a spot of bad weather but they were great about warning us and moving around the rain as much as possible, plus helped us shuffle in and out of cover to enjoy the open air and then hide back inside when the rain came. Definitely recommend taking a dip in the water - it was unbelievably warm even though it was a bit chilly in the open air.
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Chronopossum
Feb 11, 2025
With great weather you are getting an unforgettable experience! Do it! - Lucked out with the weather. It was a spectacular experience. With the sunset and the Māori rock, the warm water of the lake this trip is definitely a must. No idea how would it be if the weather was different …
The captain was super experienced, great and informative as a guide. Thank You Dave!
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Explore02538054838
Feb 2, 2025
Seriously the best - Absolutely epic day out with Taupo Sailing Adventures! Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the day—chill vibes, good company, and a solid mix of relaxation and adventure.
One of our mates had never been on a boat before, and this was the perfect intro—no stress, just cruisy sailing with a bit of a yarn and a splash. The crew were bloody awesome, making sure everyone felt welcome, and the whole thing was super laid-back. I’ve sailed a bunch of times with a competitor of these guys, and I will be choosing Taupo Sailing Adventures for any further trips I take people new to the area on.
Getting in the water was great fun - jumping off the boat was a total buzz, and the lake was wicked (once you were in!). If you’re on the fence about getting wet—just send it!
Shoutout to Aaron, the host—top bloke. He gave just the right amount of info about the lake without chewing your ear off, so we got to kick back and enjoy the ride.
Honestly, if you’re in Taupo and don’t book this, you’re missing out. Highly recommend.
Cheers for the epic day, team! Will 100% be back. 🛶🔥🌊
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Liz_r
Jan 30, 2025
Sailing in Taupo - We wanted to sail on lake Taupo and this was the idea
Way to do it, sailing on a catamaran. It was comfortable on deck with bean bags provided or you could sit inthe covered lounge
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Karen_g
Jan 25, 2025
Loved it! - What a great experience. The boat was very comfortable and the crew was friendly. It was great seeing the Māori Carvings. Enjoyed jumping off the boat into the water for a nice swim. I highly recommend this tour.
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Bruce_k
Jan 22, 2025
Great time - Everything was very nice, crew, boat, and experience. Very informative about the origin of the carvings and how they were done. Highly recommended by us.
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Dave_f
Jan 20, 2025
Superb sailing - Superb evening cruise, lovely and warm with pizza and wine unexpectedly included. Large party also on the catamaran, but everyone got on well with really friendly crew.
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Wendyannes2019
Jan 11, 2025
Last minute booking - loved it! - A last minute booking that was so worth it.
Lovely relaxed crossing, facilities excellent, guides fabulous.
And an impromptu bottle of Verve Clique to add the sparkle.
Highly recommend and NO age bias at all.
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Rosemarywu5386kf
Feb 18, 2025
Good way to see the carvings - This trip was worth doing, the only way to see the carvings is from the sea. We did a bit of sailing to get there but had to motor back due to wind direction and time constraints, which was a shame. We were given some information about the carvings and there was an opportunity for a short swim.
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