Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau: Experience the Beauty of The Mid 1930’s Craftsmanship

Experience the beauty of mid-1930s craftsmanship on a champagne sightseeing cruise on Lake Te Anau. Sail through the stunning Fiordland landscape while enjoying champagne and canapés.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Te Anau - You’ll have some amazing photo opportunities at all times, especially as you enter the sheltered coves of Lake Te Anau. You’ll enjoy watching the crew drop anchor in a remote bay of the captain’s choice. As you relax on the “Faith” you`ll have your afternoon tea and refreshments served, and time to relax and listen to the sounds of…
What's Included
  • Local crew
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Drinks
  • Live commentary on board
  • Canapes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Timeless Elegance: Evening Cruises on Te Anau’s Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.
Venture to Te Anau’s picturesque historic wharf and board a classic 1935 motor yacht, leaving the everyday behind to embrace an ambiance of timeless elegance, rich history, and the enchanting allure of a bygone era.
Embark on this memorable evening cruise and take a…

Location
Fiordland Historic Cruises
Lakefront Drive
Drive to the end of the main shopping street in Te Anau, we're behind the Real NZ building on the waterfront.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trx7309
Nov 17, 2025
Best in Te Anau by a long shot - Where to start but the lovely greeting on the wharf, very inviting from the get go. We had the privilege of being the only people on board, which was an honour and made it a very personal and endearing experience on the boat & time with the crew. Cruise itself was full of charm & history with gentle chug of the engine then the quiet glide across the lake under sail….magical… The food, drinks and service was delightful making us feel like we were someone of class from a page of the boat’s history in years gone by. Above all the passion and the approachable nature of the crew made the whole experience something we will do again no doubt, but a long journey next time I’m sure ….as this was the best thing we did in Te Anau by a long shot.
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Rachael_c
Oct 3, 2025
Intimate Experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our Crusie with Adam and Sophie.. We also the only ones on the night Crusie 😊 which made it extra special 🥰. The views were stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of Faith. Would recommend this cruise to anyone looking for an intimate experience. Thank you again Adam & Sophie
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Jasmine_h
Mar 20, 2025
Sunset crusie - The sunset cruise was a relaxing experience, Adam and his crew were so welcomeing and knowledgeable, they showed there passion for there boat and it was a pleasure tobe apart of.
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Chrispc2734ew
Feb 5, 2025
Unique experience. - We were fortunate to be the only couple on the cruise so it felt like a private charter. Adam was a warm and knowledgeable skipper ably assisted by the delightful Sophie. The experience was friendly, informal and informative. Faith herself is a beautiful vessel and obviously very much treasured. Would thoroughly recommend this unique experience.
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Allison_d
Feb 1, 2025
Wonderful, scenic, and relaxing boat ride - We loved this relaxing and scenic boat ride! The views were beautiful and Adam was a fascinating and informative guide, with great info about the boat and about the area. Loved getting to hear him play bagpipes too!
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E5852ypjohnc
Jan 29, 2025
A Perfect Lake Cruise. - Wow! What a wonderful evening on the beautiful motor sailer 'Faith'. The whole experience was a joy from start to finish, with delicious canapés and drinks to top it all off. The crew was just wonderful as, indeed, were the other passengers. All in all, the highlight of our trip to New Zealand so far. Thank you all for making this a perfect experience.
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Alison_r
Jan 8, 2025
Absolutely fabulous - Wow! What a beautiful evening. Adam and Meg were amazing from the moment we walked onto the pier. We were given the very interesting history of the boat of which Adam really wants to continue its legacy. What a fascinating past it has had. We had flowing drinks and canapés as we gently crossed the lake as the sails were hoisted. The absolute treat was Adam playing the bagpipes out on the water. We felt like we were treated as friends along with a couple we met on board. Would recommend this to anyone. Definately on your to do list.
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Goplaces10168856966
Nov 21, 2024
Historic boat and great skipper/crew - Totally relaxed cruise with wine and canapés in the company of Adam and Meg who are excellent hosts and guides. Windy day on the lake and we were fortunate to be the only two on board but skipper and crew could not be better. Really interesting motor yacht and fabulous scenery to just cruise by and relax to.
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Fiona
Nov 21, 2024
Magical evening on Lake Te Anau - We have just returned from a magical evening on board Faith with Adam and Meg. This had the feel of an evening chatting with friends about the beautiful boat we were lucky enough to be sailing on, definitely nothing like the standard commercial trips otherwise available. We enjoyed complimentary wine and delicious canapés whilst on board and the peace and quiet to revel in the incredible views all around us. We simply cannot recommend this trip highly enough - thank you Adam and Meg for making our first evening in Fiordland so memorable!
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Delamore62
Nov 3, 2024
A wonderful experience - At 90 years young, Faith is going strong……what a lovely boat and such a passionate crew. Adam and Nina looked after us extremely well. Drinks, canapés, a history talk, a beautiful lake, putting up the sails, a tour below deck… they covered it all and made it a special evening. Thank you for sharing your passion and treasured vessel with us.
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From $94
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).