TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Name: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Price: 115 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.47 (303 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

Lake Wakatipu

Cruise over to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

Reviews

4.47

303 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

207

Superb trip on the steamship
bikerbabe2014,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was brought on this steamship over to Walter Peak for a BBQ dinner as part of our NZ tour. This was a real treat to be on an authentic steamship and be able to see the workings of the engine. Lovely bar/cafe on board and very friendly staff.Great Experience.
Recommended historic boat trip
Doris G,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful historic boat trip along the coast of Queenstown. At 1 1/2 not too long and the view into the engine compartment is really great. Interesting for young and old.
Great
floyd16,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
excllent...well worth it for the views
Pleasant boat ride on Lake Whakatipu
Stacey M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
We enjoyed our ride on the coal-powered steamship. The scenery was gorgeous and the trip was neither too long nor too short. We sat on the top deck in the front for the first half, and then we moved inside near the cafe for the second half. Both areas were pleasant. We also enjoyed ice cream at the snack bar and took some videos of the workers shoveling the coal in the engine room.
Scenic cruise on the lake
GlobetrottingSwede,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This cruise is an opportunity to see the landscape from the lake, looking at the mountains. The ship itself is worth the trip: you can look down at the OLD steam engine and see the man working. It’s like being inside of a monstrous machine.
Disappointed
gwennethi2026,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Experience and staff great. But I’m very upset about the price we were charged, you need to stipulate on the booking form what currency it is in, NZ dollars, US dollars etc. When I checked our bank statement we were greatly shocked at the price we were charged, it made it a very very expensive experience, if we had known that we were going to be charged in US dollars we would not have purchased. Please correct this before someone else has the same experience.
Nice experience with beautiful view
973ninaw,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very pleasant experience and the staff onboard were all very nice and helpful. The only thing was I didn’t know there were different tickets and some allow you to get off at the destination and hang around for 2 hours then take the next boat back. Unfortunately the ticket I bought did’t include that and we stayed onboard and went straight back.
A welll run boat, most...
Margaret D,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A welll run boat, most enjoyable trip. Would recommend any visitor to Queenstown to do this. Terrific old engine, extraordinary to see those men shovelling coal.
Good family fun
sisterpv,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the New Year’s Eve sail with friends and their teenaged kids. The sail over was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting outside. It gets to be a little mad when everyone is queuing to get on and off, but the staff handled things well. The food was nice, better than I expected but a bit chaotic in the buffet line. Dinner was much more organized than I expected and our friend’s daughter who has Celiac was accommodated nicely. The sheep herding show was enjoyed by all with a pleasant sail back. A very nice family activity.
Great cruise around Lake...
Florence D,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great cruise around Lake Wakatipu with a super knowledgeable captain and crew providing commentary on local area. Amazing scenic views to enjoy and steam ship history!