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Lake Taupo Catamaran: Eco Sailing Experience
4.9
178 Ratings
Taupō
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.
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
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Lake Taupo - Experience an eco-friendly sailing adventure on pristine waters with our elegant 53ft Catamaran. Revel in the stunning views of the lake’s extraordinary coastline and delve into Taupo’s rich history and culture with informative onboard commentary.
Tiua offers seamless sailing and effortless entertainment as a premium charter vessel….
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Lake Taupo - Experience an eco-friendly sailing adventure on pristine waters with our elegant 53ft Catamaran. Revel in the stunning views of the lake’s extraordinary coastline and delve into Taupo’s rich history and culture with informative onboard commentary.
Tiua offers seamless sailing and effortless entertainment as a premium charter vessel. She combines her unique character and style with modern comfort and sophistication.
With a spacious saloon, covered cockpit, New Zealand timber paneling, and three illuminated cabins, Tiua is a luxurious 53ft sailing catamaran. She is fully equipped for enjoyment, comfort, and safety. The expansive main cockpit table folds to comfortably seat 10 for dining and entertaining.
Tiua is perfect for sailing in any weather, making her an excellent choice for visiting the Māori Rock Carvings regardless of the conditions.
- Maori Rock Carvings - Explore the magnificent Māori Rock Carvings, among the most remarkable contemporary carvings globally. Visible only from the water, the likeness of Ngātoroirangi rises 14 meters above Lake Taupō, surrounded by over 40 smaller carvings.
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)
- 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
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Step aboard Tiua, the luxurious sailing catamaran from Taupō Sailing Adventures, and enjoy a cruise on Great Lake Taupō in both comfort and style. This sailing experience offers a serene and gentle way to connect with the stunning natural beauty of Lake Taupō. Thanks to its stable twin-hull design, Tiua ensures a smooth ride with ample space to relax…
Step aboard Tiua, the luxurious sailing catamaran from Taupō Sailing Adventures, and enjoy a cruise on Great Lake Taupō in both comfort and style. This sailing experience offers a serene and gentle way to connect with the stunning natural beauty of Lake Taupō. Thanks to its stable twin-hull design, Tiua ensures a smooth ride with ample space to relax and enjoy the journey.
Tiua is the only vessel on Lake Taupō that combines the tranquility of an eco-friendly sailing experience with the comfort of both indoor and outdoor seating. With its spacious saloon and covered cockpit, it is perfectly equipped to venture out in any weather, keeping guests sheltered from rain and cold when necessary.
[Tee-ua] Māori
- (verb) To move with the wind
- Sailing trips are subject to minimum numbers, lake and weather conditions.
- Departs from Taupo Marina. (Redoubt St), Check-in at Berth # 16/17, 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure
- People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.
- In the event of quickly changing bad weather and lake conditions, it may not be possible to view the Maori Rock Carvings, this decision is made at the discretion of the skipper for the health and safety of all on board the vessel
- Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.
Location
Taupo Sailing Adventures
Redoubt Street
Please check in at berth #16-17, Taupo Boat Harbour 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Check-in closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Boarding time 10 minutes before scheduled departure.
Customers failing to show up for check in can not be refunded!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(178 Ratings)
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Lorenh631
Mar 9, 2026
Spectacular Lake Taupo and Carvings at minimal cost - Staff very friendly, gave great information during the cruise out to the carvings. Boat was able to get up close to see carvings clearly. Loved every minute and all for a great price.
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Andrea_n
Feb 25, 2026
Amazing experience! The... - Amazing experience! The boat ride was lovely, free drink was awesome, carvings were really neat to see, and the swim on the lake was great fun!
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Lindapl5819rq
Feb 23, 2026
Beautiful Sunset Sail - We sailed on Kindred Spirit the sailboat. Perfect number of people so not overcrowded with plenty of room. Only 1 captain who maned the boat and served drinks and did commentary, seemed like a lot to ask of 1 person. Did feel safe though but felt bad for him. We were able to sail which was a blast, love the feeling of sailing over the water just so calming. The Maori rock carvings were interesting to see, our captain turned the so everyone had a good look so no neck straining. He was very accommodating for all. The sunset was stunning. At one point coming back we did have to drop sails and motor back, no biggie it was getting quite cool so worked out perfectly. Back in dock right on the dot at 9:00pm. A lovely evening sailing and sunset!
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Margareta537
Feb 17, 2026
Wonderful, informative trip - A great experience with views of the highlights of area from the water and an opportunity to swim/ snorkel.We scored a beautiful day with a morning tour which made it extra enjoyable. The local knowledge by the skipper was excellent.
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Meander818997
Feb 15, 2026
Day on the water - My Husband and I booked this trip during our stay in Taupo. The weather was great for an early morning sailing . Our crew was Aaron and Dave they were both amazing. After we saw the carvings there was time for a swim in the beautiful clear waters. Unfortunately we did not have enough wind to enable the boat to 'sail' back but is was still an amazing trip. We would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Taupo worth every penny.
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Ra0509
Feb 13, 2026
Must do in Taupo - We visited Taupo with my family (husband, parents and with daughter) we had an amazing time, one of the best experience in north island
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Artysp1
Feb 6, 2026
Fabulous! - Chose this boat trip over other options due to previous reviews.
We did a 12.30 catamaran trip on a weekday. Only 12 passengers so lots of space to move around. We lounged on the beanbags, a perfect experience.
Our crew were great and gave explanations about the lake. We arrived at the Maori carvings which were impressive and plenty of time to take photos.
Afterwards we headed to a bay and were able to swim for 15 minutes, then back on board and sailed on the lake.
The catamaran had good facilities for changing into swimwear, bathrooms, under cover seating and a bar area. The trip price included one drink and more could be purchased.
We really enjoyed our 2.5 hours and would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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87fran87
Feb 20, 2026
Worth it - Great experience on the Lake. The sail boat was comfortable and the crew was friendly. Too many people on the boat for our liking though. Cost was a bit expensive but worth it
Be careful getting on and off the boat.
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Linda_s
Mar 6, 2026
Sailing Lake Taupō - I was hoping that sails actually were used rather than motoring. The carvings are interesting. The crew didn’t interact with guests much. Nice outing but not outstanding.
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Aherrn
Mar 3, 2026
Cancelled our booking - After reading positive reviews we booked a cruise for a date in March, in January of this year. Today (March 4th) we were informed that there was a ‘double booking’ and that our booking time was unavailable. We were offered alternative times but none would work due to other commitments. Not impressed
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