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
  • Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Experience a pleasant hike through stunning landscapes and ancient native flora, steeped in the mysteries of millions of years. Stroll beneath towering trees with origins that reach far back in time, and uncover hidden crystal-clear lakes and magnificent rock formations sculpted by nature’s forces.
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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 cruise across Lake Te Anau to explore untouched wilderness and timeless heritage. Begin your journey on the pristine waters of Lake Te Anau, heading towards the stunning entrance of the South Fiord. Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty as some of the world’s most untouched wilderness unfolds before you.
Enjoy a leisurely hike through…

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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Swithyburd
Feb 22, 2026
Absolutely First Class Voyage - Adam & Megan are a wonderful couple & their passion is their yacht, Faith. From start to finish, they made us feel so special & welcome. The story of the yacht was fascinating, the sail & walk, very enjoyable, the canapés, delicious 😋 and we enjoyed the trip immensely. Highly recommended!
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Jenniferkg8667qs
Feb 13, 2026
Just picturesque! - This is what you can expect: In a small group of max. Sailing over Lake Te Anau with this beautiful, historic sailing yacht, 16 people, listening to the turbulent history of this boat, which is very informative and entertaining performed by Adam. A guided, scenic walk through the original forest to Hidden Lake, underpinned by Megan's informative background knowledge. Delicious canapees and drinks complete the offer. Adam and Megan run this small family business, who with dedication and love make this tour a wonderful experience for every passenger. If you prefer it smaller and more personal, this is the place for you. Absolutely recommend!!!
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33chrisk
Feb 4, 2026
Fantastic cruise on Lake Te Anau - Brilliant cruise. Adam and Sophie were so hospitable and knowledgeable. Halfway through, we hoisted the sails. The drinks and food were excellent. The history of the vessel is fascinating. Highly recommended!!
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Hazelcambers
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent lake cruise - Excellent lake cruise in a lovely old ketchup which has been beautifully restored. Friendly crew and great afternoon tea.
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1624
Dec 21, 2025
Great way to experience Lake Te Anau - A beautiful way to spend a few hours on Lake Te Anau with a warm, friendly and informative crew on a simply beautiful ship. You cruise up the lake and dock on one of the islands and walk up thru the forest to a hidden lake. And then some canapés and a glass of something and the cruise back - and if there is wind a bit of a sail. Just a wonderful experience.
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Travel32981274131
Nov 19, 2025
Loved this experience. Worth every cent - Brilliant. Very passionate people doing what they love. Beautiful boat and loved the experience. The cruise was informative and the guided walk very tranquil and serene walking through a magic landscape
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Extraordinary318410
Nov 14, 2025
Make time to cruise on the Faith in TeAnau!!! - We had a wonderful voyage on the cruiser, Faith, on Lake Te Anau and very much enjoyed the history and detail shared by Captain Adam and deckhand Meg. Super kind people who love what they do and it showed. The hike was beautiful and well worth it as well. The sun was out and felt amazing. However, the breeze off the water was plenty cool so glad to have had multiple layers. Well worth the time while you’re in the Te Anau area.
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Tom_p
Oct 13, 2025
Faith Cruise - Tr Anau - Fantastic cruise with very knowledgeable guides, Adam and Megan. The yacht Faith is a fantastic vessel and we even managed to turn the motor off for a bit and sail her properly.
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Dreamer39130071164
Aug 6, 2025
Excellent experience with an amazing crew!! - A very nice experience going on the sail boat. The crew is attentive to the passengers needs and go out of their way to accommodate their needs. Even though we had mentioned that we are vegetarians, somehow the reservation system did not get that info to the crew in time. However, they were able to quickly arrange refreshments per our dietary needs and accommodate us.
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Melinda_s
May 2, 2025
FAITH - An excellent experience - We had a great experience, the crew and skipper where lovely and very informative, the boat was great, overall we had a very enjoyable experience well worth taking this cruise.
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From $97
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).