Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted — no need to print anything. Just have your booking confirmation ready to show at the boarding point.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day?

In cases of extreme weather the cruise may be cancelled for safety reasons. If this happens you will be notified and offered an alternative or refund.

Is there an indoor area if it gets cold or wet?

The vessel has an enclosed cabin as well as the open-top viewing deck, so you can move between the two depending on conditions.

My child is three years old — do I need to buy them a ticket?

No. Children aged four and under travel completely free of charge — no ticket purchase required for them.

What is the difference between the Peak and Off-peak tickets?

Peak tickets apply during the busier travel season and are priced accordingly; Off-peak tickets are available during quieter periods. Both cover the same cruise experience.

Is commentary available in languages other than English?

The live skipper commentary is in English, but printed interpretation handouts are provided in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and French.

Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise

4.4Popular choice · in high demand

Duration

1 hour 45 min

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Scenic lake cruise on Lake Wakatipu

Live English commentary from your skipper

Interpretation handouts in English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and French

Not included

Food and beverages

Hotel transfers

Meeting point

110 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Make your way to 110 Beach Street on the Queenstown waterfront. Present your mobile or printed ticket at the boarding point before departure.

Open in Google Maps

What to bring

Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
A warm layer — it can be cool on the open-top deck
Camera or phone for photos

Good to know

LanguagesEnglish commentary; handouts in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, French

Suitable forFamilies, couples, solo travellers, groups

ChildrenUnder 5s travel free

Know before you go

The cruise may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions — check for any notifications on the day of travel.

Dress in layers; the open-top deck can be significantly cooler than shore, especially when the vessel is moving.

Children aged four and under travel free — no ticket required for them.

Peak and off-peak pricing applies depending on the time of year you travel.

Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise

Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise

What's included

Meeting point

Good to know

Know before you go

Highlights

Full description

Frequently asked questions

What travellers say