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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Jacobsu3650ip
Mar 5, 2025
A must for Fjordland visitors! - Thank you Megan and Adam! We'd recommend a trip aboard Faith to anyone, especially if you're looking for a cruise that offers a little something extra compared to larger outfits. Adam and Megan were fantastic hosts - entertaining, approachable, engaging and exceptionally knowledgeable. They combined their passion for the history of Faith (the boat), with Fjordland's incredible nature and geology with the easy atmosphere of a small-group tour for a truly unforgettable experience. A must for Fjordland visitors.
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Joanne_s
Feb 28, 2025
Had the very best... - Had the very best afternoon. Great fun and good value. Fantastic yacht and a Captain that was passionate about his boat and ensuring his visitors had a brilliant trip.
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Dharmaji
Feb 19, 2025
Wonderful lake cruise - Beautiful and intimate cruise on Lake Te Anau. A great way to experience the lake away from the crowds of fellow tourists. Adam is a fantastic captain and host; welcoming and knowledgeable. His first mate, John, the same. It was amazing to see Lake Te Anau from this perspective. The nature hike was short, but beautiful. Highly recommend!
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Speedylee
Feb 14, 2025
Beautiful tour! - Wonderful tour to experience Te Anau! Adam, Megan, and Sophie were wonderful hosts/crew for the scenic cruise+ guided walk. This was a personalized tour with individual attention/service, and it is obvious that Adam and Megan have dedicated tremendous time and effort into making this a top experience in Fjordland! We lucked out with a picture-perfect day, enjoyed the drinks and snacks, and appreciated the stories and surprises along the way, as well. Highly recommend that you make time to experience Faith during your visit to Te Anau!
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Dianeclincoln
Feb 14, 2025
Perfect afternoon trip - We had a perfect afternoon with skipper Adam, assisted by Megan. They welcomed us warmly and were perfect hosts. The cruise along Lake Te Anau was stunning and we had ☀️ and blue skies. We enjoyed drinks on route to our woodland walk led by Megan. A very interesting walk in ancient forest. Then back to the boat for delicious canapés and drinks. Adam spent time sharing the history of the boat which was built in Scotland. Near the end of the trip he surprised us all playing Scottish tunes on his bagpipes! Highly recommend and many thanks for a great experience.
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Tracystravels1
Feb 14, 2025
Don’t miss this special cruise! - Our cruise with Adam and Meghan could not have been more perfect. They have created such a fun and special experience. Highly recommend this. You will not be disappointed. And everyone in town adores them and recommends them too. We didn’t discover them on Trip Advisor but through the property manager where we stayed. And then had others in town also recommending them!
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Seaside483709
Feb 7, 2025
Better than the excellent Milford cruise - We have finished the most awesome activity we have done on a four week trip to New Zealand north and south islands. A beautiful trip in a fabulous sailing boat skippered by the wonderful Adam and Megan. Megan then took us on an exclusive guided walk, showed us lots of nature, and the wonderful view of a hidden lake. The return trip under sail, while we had delicious canapés was spectacular, and we took the opportunity to help rig the boat and pilot it (or not as you may prefer). A personable trip with very knowledgeable hosts. A heartfelt journey that was even more memorable than the excellent Milford Sound cruise experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity, wonderful.
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Johnws7141xg
Feb 4, 2025
Te Anau and lake at its best - A perfect way to spend 3hrs, so relaxing with a special crew. Looked after in an exceptional way as we traversed the lake. Great walk to the hidden lake and very informative. Highly recommended and good value
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Xokmomx
Jan 23, 2025
Exceptional tour - far, the best tour we've experienced. You will not be disappointed. Exploring Fiordland National Park on an elegant, meticulously restored sail boat built in the 1930's is the only way to go! Simply breathtaking.
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Hollypuss
Jan 15, 2025
You must do this trip! - If you don't do this trip when visiting Te Anau you are missing out on one of the best tourist experiences in NZ. Amazing experience. Adam and his crew are fantastic. So friendly, passionate and so informative. The boat and its history, the beautiful native bush walk and the food were all wonderful. Even bought the T Shirt. Please don't hesitate to book this experience, will be one of the most memorable of your visit.
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