Luxury Catamaran Cruise on Lake Taupo: Experience Maori Rock Carvings in Comfort

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
  • 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…
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)
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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(112 Ratings)
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Mahishah
Apr 20, 2025
Had A Great Time! - Had the best time aboard the yacht and it was a trip to remember! The staff are super friendly and make sure you have a great time! Will surely choose Taupo Sailing Adventures again
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Lisa_o
Mar 28, 2025
Wonderful sailing adventure - Beautiful sailing adventure to the Māori carvings and out onto Lake Taupo. Our crew was knowledgeable and shared history of the area. It was a relaxing and pleasant sail.
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Larryhs1724tz
Mar 20, 2025
Great trip - Aaron was a lovely host. Very knowledgeable and humorous which added to the trip. The weather wasn’t perfect but we had a great time.
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Dreamer51217980359
Mar 17, 2025
Fantastic family voyage - We sailed on the catamaran and were grateful for the change of ship. For our particular needs, a 60th family celebration, this was perfect. Plenty of space for our own lunch platter, a comfy seat for the matriarch and room to move. The skipper and guide were brilliant, knowledgeable and very friendly. Loved the carvings and the swim was a highlight
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O9611fsjefff
Mar 14, 2025
Great time in Taupo - Terrific catamaran ride across Lake Taupo. Staff is so courteous and friendly. Carvings are interesting. Captain sailed us to a calm area to swim.
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Joycesr2619bm
Mar 13, 2025
Beautiful sail on the lake - Such a fab swim in the lake. Carvings interesting but much, much newer than i realised. Dave was very informstive with loads of local knowledge
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Oliviart319vp
Mar 12, 2025
Amazing time! - We had a great trip! Our boat driver Liam and guide Aaron were great and very informative. Such a chill, fun adventure. We will be doing it again!
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Courtney_l
Mar 12, 2025
Lovely cruise of Lake Taupo - This was a lovely smooth trip across the lake to see the carvings. I think I missed in the description that you could swim. I was disappointed to not take advantage of swimming in Lake Taupo but those who did enjoyed it. Worth the time, especially on a beautiful summer day.
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Cruiser19460340535
Mar 4, 2025
Absolutely stunning views, amazing crew, and great vibes - This was a last minute booking and it did not disappoint. We were hoping for a relaxing day and we absolutely got it. The 2.5 hour sailing was fantastic, as we learned more about the Māori culture, rock carvings, and Lake Taupo (we got to see Mount Doom!). Additionally, our hosts were knowledgeable, kind, and warm. We felt safe the entire time and got to meet some cool new people from other places around the world. Taking a break to swim was also fantastic. Despite the water being cold, I was motivated to do something that scared me and jump off the top of the catamaran, starting our trip off with a bang. :) We highly recommend this tour to all ages and people from around the world. What a blast.
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Kay_m
Mar 3, 2025
Sail the day away. - Sailing on Lake Taupo already. Loved the Maori carvings. Even took a swim in the beautiful clear waters of the lake. Great service by Steph & Dave.
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From $42
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).