Lake Te Anau Cruise: Historic Yacht and Guided Walk

Embark on an elegant afternoon cruise aboard the historic motor yacht ‘Faith’ on Lake Te Anau. Enjoy a guided walk, afternoon tea, and breathtaking views of New Zealand’s scenery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

You’ll arrive at the historic wharf on the edge of Lake Te Anau at 1.55pm for a 2pm departure on the ship, Faith. You`ll be met by your crew who will give you a safety briefing, and an order of events for your cruise. The crew will cast off and give you time to explore the ship. You’ll be offered tea and coffee once under way, and either have a chance…

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Afternoon tea
  • Light refreshments
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a sophisticated journey aboard the historic ‘Faith’ motor yacht on Lake Te Anau. Indulge in a laid-back 3-hour voyage that encompasses a guided exploration of the Fiordland National Park, an enjoyable afternoon tea and beverages, and the pleasure of sailing home. You’ll be attended by three uniformed crew members during your time aboard and…

Location
85 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gillian
Oct 10, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Absolutely excellent experience. Cannot recommend highly enough. We were so well looked after there was not a moment we didn’t enjoy. The opportunity to sail on a historic boat and then have a short guided explore in the beautiful Fiordland National Park was unforgettable. The tour was well beyond our expectations and the hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. Loved it and will recommend to friends.
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Sandra_h
May 30, 2024
A must do - Great afternoon with a couple passionate about their historic yacht, great to learn the history of the yacht, lovely walk and afternoon tea
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Jennifer_n
May 26, 2024
Best Tour - We had the best time on the Yacht with Adam and Co. We had an infant with us and they were very friendly, accommodating and welcoming. It was the best tour that we had booked this trip, really worth going on small owner operated tour, you can't beat the smaller group size and their knowledge of the boat and the area are unsurpassed. Highly recommend this tour 😊
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Fionamsh
May 17, 2024
Magical afternoon. - We so much enjoyed our Lake Te Anau trip on this beautiful motor yacht. Adam and Megan were wonderful hosts. The weather was kind to us , the lake calm, and the wine and canapés much enjoyed. Megan guided us on a short bush walk and was so knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Adam put the icing on the cake with a medley of tunes on the bagpipes. Highly recommend!
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Passport03408134279
Apr 9, 2024
Fabulous lake cruise with great crew. - Magical afternoon on lake Te Anau. Adam and Jackie were wonderful hosts who shared their knowledge of the boat and the environment with genuine passion. They were so friendly and made the trip a delight. It was the highlight of a great week on the South Island. Highly recommend this experience and we look forward to coming back for an overnight stay. Thank you!
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H00ps48
Apr 9, 2024
Cruising in the old lady of the lake - Paul and Jackie were great hosts as we cruised the lake in a 1935 special. So much better then the very commercial alternative trip we could have taken.They were knowledgeable yet flexible to our circumstances and in full sail the boat was a lot of fun. We had access to the whole boat and permission to get right involved if we wanted to. Also Great views of the closer Alps as we turn up an arm of the lake you don’t see from town side
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Julian_h
Apr 6, 2024
A delightful afternoon! - Such a great and personable crew, along with the beautiful scenery and ship, made this an experience that was well worth it!
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Jimkn6085dl
Mar 22, 2024
A highlight of our New Zealand trip - Wonderful cruise. Adam is a great captain - answering all your questions. The nature hike through the forest with Jackie was wonderful. She is incredibly knowledgeable on New Zealand plant life.
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Badboybill
Mar 12, 2024
Beautiful boat and Adam is a fine guy. - While our cruise did not work out due to poor weather, Adam was quite the gracious host all the same. He gave us a nice tour of his beautiful boat and took care of canceling the booking on his end. He even offered some suggestions of alternate things to do in town.
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Lisa_m
Mar 8, 2024
Lovely afternoon sail! Would definitely do again!! - The day was perfect - clear and sunny skies, the water was fairly smooth, the boat ride was relaxing and a little breezy! Paul and Jackie were a blast! Jackie’s commentary along the hike was great! Funny and she pointed out fun tips of plants, wildlife, the area and New Zealand history along the way. It was an easy hike, with some lulling hills but they handed out walking sticks prior to start if anyone wants them! So the hike can be done by most people able to walk without difficulty. The snacks were lovely! Each passenger got a plate of their own little snacks! On the way back, sails were hoisted and passengers were offered to take turns for the opportunity to drive or steer the boat back to the docks. There was a full ship of 16 passengers on the boat for our afternoon sailing and I was pleasantly surprised we all had room to spread out and find a place to sit. If sunny definitely bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, just to protect yourself from the elements:) but the views were stunning as all the mountains were out. It was perfect! Highly recommend!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).