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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
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Queenstown
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water.
Million Dollar Cruise is a 90-minute journey across Lake Wakatipu, offering uninterrupted views of the Remarkables, hidden bays, and historic homes — all with live commentary from a local crew who genuinely love what they do.
With smaller groups, a relaxed pace, and a fully licensed onboard bar, it’s the perfect mix of comfort, scenery, and story.
Departing daily from Queenstown’s main jetty, it’s an unforgettable experience — and unbeatable value!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly onboard crew
Central Queenstown jetty departure
90-minute Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Indoor and outdoor seating
Live commentary from the captain
Additional charges apply for food, snacks and drinks on board
Hotel transfers
Wheelchair access (due to vessel design)
Meeting Points
Departure
50 Beach Street
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Return
Itinerary
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Lake Wakatipu
Travel on Queenstown's Lake - Lake Wakatipu for the whole journey right to the end of the lake and back.
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Queenstown
The trip starts off in Queenstown Bay, as you sail out you will pass Queenstown Gardens and see Queenstown Central along the shoreline.
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Queenstown Golf Club
Next you will get to see the wonderful Queenstown Golf Course which sits right on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula overlooking the delightful Lake Wakatipu. There shores are a common place for the locals to go boating and swimming. You will then proceed down the 90% calm waters perusing the million dollar homes along the shoreline.
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Kawarau River
As you sail past willow islands and see local birdlife we make our way right down to the historic Kawarau Falls Dam which marks the start of the famous Kawarau River.
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The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkable mountain range – stop for photos.
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Frankton Trail
We then edge our way along the opposing shoreline where you can see the Frankton Arm shoreline where locals often frequent to enjoy the waters in summer and then back along the Frankton Arm Trail that takes us back safely to Queenstown Bay.
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
(1528) Reviews
Queenstown
About
Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water.
Million Dollar Cruise is a 90-minute journey across Lake Wakatipu, offering uninterrupted views of the Remarkables, hidden bays, and historic homes — all with live commentary from a local crew who genuinely love what they do.
With smaller groups, a relaxed pace, and a fully licensed onboard bar, it’s the perfect mix of comfort, scenery, and story.
Departing daily from Queenstown’s main jetty, it’s an unforgettable experience — and unbeatable value!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly onboard crew
Central Queenstown jetty departure
90-minute Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Indoor and outdoor seating
Live commentary from the captain
Additional charges apply for food, snacks and drinks on board
Hotel transfers
Wheelchair access (due to vessel design)
Meeting Points
Departure
50 Beach Street
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
