lake wanaka 1 hour cruise including wine and cheese board

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Please be at the Wanaka waterfront jetty (next to the Log Cabin) 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please note that cruises always leave at the scheduled time.

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Happy Hour Cruise - 1 Hr

Duration 1 hr (5.30 pm - 6.30 pm)

Adult $ 59.00 NZD

Child (Under 16 Years) $ 29.00 NZD

Group (8 + Adults) $ 53.00 NZD

Carbon positive trip (We are Wanaka's first Carbon Positive operator. Every trip plants native forest in NZ)

- Complimentary drink included with each ticket

- Licensed bar with additional drinks $6

- Complimentary cheese boards included

- Friendly family atmosphere

- Spectacular mountain scenery

- Luxury 57 foot catamaran

Let’s face it, this is just a bit of fun - A wine and cheese cruise on the lake with some great hosts!

Relax with a glass of chilled NZ wine or a local craft beer. Chat to fellow travelers as you absorb the mountain scenery in the evening light!

This one-hour luxury cruise has a drink and our cheese board included in the ticket. The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board and most drinks are just $6. This is a great way to see the lake scenery before your evening meal. .

Cruise down to Eely point while discovering the history of the the famous 'Wanaka Tree'. Track past Ruby Island home of the 1920's Caberet Dance Hall. We then head across to the magnificent cliffs of The Peninsula and on to take in Mount Gold and the Stevensons Arm.

The perfect end to a great day or the perfect beginning to a great night.

This cruise requires a minimum of 4 guests to run.

Whats Included

Luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Wanaka

One house wine, beer or RTD and complimentary cheese board

Extra drinks just $6. Craft Beer $8.

Full bar and snacks available

All taxes, fees and handling charges

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

What to Bring

Please bring your camera, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

A warm jacket is advised as cool temperatures can occur at any time of the year.

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

This cruise requires a minimum of 5 guests to run. If the cruise is cancelled you will receive a refund (less bank charges) or an upgrade to another cruise.

Our luxury catamaran Dual Image

A little wind adds to the fun!

The views are above average

Complimentary cheese boards and first drink included

Good friends from Wellington and Auckland share a laugh on the Happy Hour Cruise

Dual Image slips past Ruby Island as the glow of the evening sky bathes the lake...

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Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese Board

Relax with a glass of chilled local wine as you bask in the evening light on the lake!

This one hour cruise has one local wine or beer included in the ticket and is a great way to see the lake scenery before your evening meal.  The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board for just $6.

From $38,00

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LAKE WANAKA CRUISES - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese Board

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• Pricing and Availability

Inclusions & Exclusions

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Additional Information

• Language And Guide

Ticket Policy

Cancellation & refunds, reviews from travelers.

Relax with a glass of chilled local wine as you bask in the evening light on the lake! This one hour cruise has one local wine or beer included in the ticket and is a great way to see the lake scenery before your evening meal.  The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board for just $6.

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

What is included:.

• Food and drink : Bottled water , Bottled water
• One complimentary wine or beer
• Food and drink : Snacks , Snacks
• Fees : Goods and Services Tax (GST) , GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Cheeseboard
• Food and drink : , Alcoholic Beverages

What is excluded:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Activities Around

Travel itinerary.

• Total Duraration: 1.0 hours

Locations in the itinerary

Starting location, ending location, ticket redemption.

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

• Please be at the departure point 15 minutes early thank you.

Pickup Information

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Language and Guide Availability

Tour guide available in:

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One ticket per booking.

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
• Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time.
• 100 % refund if cancelled on time.

Operated by Cruise Lake Wanaka Ltd

Created on 2017-08-15

Last updated on 2024-04-15

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Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese Board

• One complimentary wine or beer
• Cheeseboard
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Bottled water
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Wanaka Lakefront, Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand At the lake front near to 100 Ardmore St. Directly across the road from Wanaka iSite.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• Lucy M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful day, fab cruise Booked online, then the next day hopped on the boat, looking forward to a peaceful cruise on Lake Wanaka. The weather was perfect, sun, blue skies, water reflecting the sky, great visibility. It’s a fairly small catamaran, think there were a max of 18 of us and we all found a place to sit and enjoy the rays and tranquillity. After 45 mins we alighted at Stevensons Island, and followed the guide up to the top of the hill. It’s a pretty easy 15 min walk, gentle slope up, with only a couple of rocky/steepish parts that I needed a stable husband to support me with. Lovely view from the top, so worth the short hike. There’s a loo onboard and on the return trip we were served a cuppa and biscuits. Perfect. A lovely two hour excursion which l would highly recommend. Read more Written 9 April 2024
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Relax with a glass of chilled local wine as you bask in the evening light on the lake! This one hour cruise has one local wine or beer included in the ticket and is a great way to see the lake scenery before your evening meal.  The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board for just $6.

Ticket Information

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

What's not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

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