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Discover the spectacular Maori Rock Carvings aboard a pirate-themed vessel "Sail Fearless", as you embark upon the best sailing experience on Great Lake Taupo...
Highlights
- Enjoy an intimate, small group cruise on Lake Taupo to the iconic Maori Rock Carvings
- Journey aboard a pirate themed vessel, "Sail Fearless" with knowledgeable captain
- Soak up spectacular views over Lake Taupo, Te Kopua and Acacia Bays
- Jump in the water and have a swim - the longest swim stop of any other company!
- Enjoy free pizza and beverages on some departures - or purchase light refreshments on-board
The iconic Maori Rock formations at Mine Bay have long been hailed as some of the most celebrated contemporary Maori artworks in New Zealand, attracting locals and visitors alike from all over the world.
Get away from the big crowds and enjoy an intimate cruise aboard our unique, pirate-themed vessel "Sail Fearless" led by local expert - Captain Dave, as we take a thrilling journey on Great Lake Taupo to discover this fascinating cultural landmark.
Prop up a bean bag or snuggle under some blankets and have your camera at the ready to capture some of the most breathtaking views around, taking in the popular Te Kopua and Acacia Bays en route. If you're game, try your luck at giving the crew a hand hoisting the sails or even taking a turn at the wheel!
You will be in awe upon reaching the Maori Rock Carvings embedded in the towering cliff face looming 10 meters high above. Only viewable from the water, these dramatic works are some of the largest rock art of their kind in the world and will be sure to impress!
To top off the experience, you can cool off as we take a stop for a swimming break - the longest swim stop out of any company on the lake!
Daily Departures And Inclusions:
9.30am: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise at our Early Bird Special price! Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
12.30pm: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise with Free pizza & 1 glass of Beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks. Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
3.30pm: Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise with Free pizza & 1 glass of Beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks. Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Duration: 150 Minutes (approx.)
6.30pm: Sunset Maori Rock Carving Scenic Cruise with Free pizza & up to 2 glasses of Beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks. Light Refreshments can be purchased from the cheapest bar on the lake or you can also bring your own light refreshments for your convenience.
Is the sunset trip you are looking for not available anymore (Fearless sunset trip stops operating on the 9th March)? Please check availability on our second yacht Kindred Spirit (sunset trip ends end of April) > Book Kindred Spirit
Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Meeting Point: Berth #25, 65 Redoubt St, Taupo Marina
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12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
12+spaces priced from:
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Brilliant
Debbie-Lee from Australia
Brilliant
Debbie-Lee from Australia
Brilliant
Debbie-Lee from Australia
Go on! Fearless~
Sonia from Taiwan
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from Germany
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from Germany
Loved it⭐️
Jody from NZ
Excellent cruise
Johanna from NZ
Vraiment super !
Juliette from France
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from NZ
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from NZ
Awesome experience aboard!
Lynette from NZ
Fam day out
Brooke from Australia
Lovely morning on the water
Melanie from NZ
Abenteuer Segltour
Ronja from Germany
Abenteuer Segltour
Ronja from Germany
Super moment !
Mathilde from France
Super moment !
Mathilde from France
Fantastic experience
Sarah from NZ
Fantastic experience
Sarah from NZ
Good for the price!
Miklas from Germany
Good for the price!
Miklas from Germany
Super !
Vincent from France
Super !
Vincent from France
A very good moment
Priscilla Ramothe from New Caledonia
A very good moment
Priscilla Ramothe from New Caledonia
Wonderful
Adriane from NZ
Fantastic
Jo from NZ
Fantastic
Jo from NZ
Fantastic
Jo from NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from NZ
Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from NZ
The Fearless
Audrey & Tom from France
The Fearless
Audrey & Tom from France
Amazing experience
Faye from NZ
Amazing experience
Faye from NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from NZ
AWESOME
Teresa from NZ
Fabulous!
Sally from NZ
Ever the Fearless
GREGORY FEARON from United States
Wonderful experience
Sasa Panic from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wonderful experience
Sasa Panic from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Great experience
Akshay from United States
Great experience
Akshay from United States
Great experience
Akshay from United States
Beautiful trip around the bay
Stuart Wildig from United Kingdom
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
Fabulous
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
She is amazing 😁
Axel from NZ
She is amazing 😁
Axel from NZ
She is amazing 😁
Axel from NZ
Fun day
william from United States
Fun day
william from United States
Fun day
william from United States
Nice outing
Velina from France
Nice outing
Velina from France
Nice outing
Velina from France
Moari carvings trip
Trace from NZ
Great experience
Bruno from Chile
Great day
Kayla from NZ
Great day
Kayla from NZ
Maori carvings were awesome
Waynette from NZ
Fantastic experience
Nicole from NZ
Sail On
Ariana from Australia
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from NZ
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from NZ
fabulous carvings
Patricia Knox from NZ
Fun and relaxing adventure
Hayley Henry from NZ
Great experience
Julie from NZ
Great experience
Julie from NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from NZ
Sail Away
Nikki Naude from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 210 authenticated Bookme reviews
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Hi Tarsh, it is always great to have some little pirates on board. Thank you for sailing with us. All the best for you and your family Dave & Jess
Dhaval Patel from New Zealand wrote on 25 September 2019
Share LinkSailing fearless
Surely recommend to anyone. Great service+ information about all the attractions.
Faye from New Zealand wrote on 08 May 2019
Share LinkAmazing experience
Skipper Sarah is a very informative, funny and down to earth host. She will even let you take the wheel if you want to have a turn. My daughter and I had a wonderful time, reclining in the warm sun on the bean bags, taking in the gorgeous scenery. The rock carvings were cool and we enjoyed the complementary can of L&P. Thanks for the experience Fearless.
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
We have to thank you Faye for this beautiful review and the photos. We are happy you and your daughter had a great time out on the lake.
Teresa from New Zealand wrote on 13 April 2019
Share LinkAWESOME
This was the most amazing experience I have had so far. Dave was informative and friendly. The weather was fantastic and the carvings are a must to see. Thank you for this day.
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Wow, Teresa, thank you so much for this review. To be the most amazing experience for you - that is high praise and means a lot to us. All the best for you Dave & Jess
Sally from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2019
Share LinkFabulous!
I’ve taken my daughter and friend on this wonderful boat trip twice in the last month as we all enjoyed it so much. The boat itself is beautiful, the owners are very nice people and informative, and the Maori carvings are fascinating. A highlight for me is swimming in the clear water from the side of the boat. If I’m in Taupo again, I’ll certainly be going on Sail Fearless for a third time.
From Sail Fearless - Lake Taupo & Maori Rock Carving Cruise
Thanks once again Sally, twice in about two months, that's the greatest compliment for us as it really shows how much you liked it. It was a pleasure to have you on board again and we are looking forward to the third time. And thank you for the photo, so good that you had your waterproof camera with you this time ^^ All the best for you David & Jess
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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Adult 9.30am Sail 15 years +
Child 9.30am Sail 5-14 years
Adult 6.30pm Sail
Adult
Youth / Seniors 15-17 yrs & 60yrs +
Child 5-14 years
Infant (0 - 4 years)
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Tarsh from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2019
Share LinkAmazing
It was very amazing my boys enjoyed it loved the maori cravings and the yummy as pizza and drinks and the captain was absolutely awesome thanks heaps for an amazing experience something me and the boys will never forget. Thanks heaps I highly recommend
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