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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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- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 9.30am Sail$23.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child 9.30am Sail$29.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$39.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult$34.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth / Seniors$44.00
- Child$39.00
- Infant$5.00
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult 6.30pm Sail$49.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Brilliant
debbie-leeh from
Australia
Go on! Fearless~
Sonia from
Taiwan
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from
Germany
Sunset
Chtistian Bergmann from
Germany
Loved it⭐️
jodyj 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
brookee2 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
adrianea from
NZ
Fantastic
jop12 from
NZ
Fantastic
jop12 from
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Fantastic
jop12 from
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Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
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Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
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Sailing fearless
Dhaval Patel from
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Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from
NZ
Us being silly on the fearless
Tarsh from
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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
akshays2 from
United States
Great experience
akshays2 from
United States
Great experience
akshays2 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 ?
axeld1 from
NZ
She is amazing ?
axeld1 from
NZ
She is amazing ?
axeld1 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
tracec from
NZ
Great experience
Bruno from
Chile
Great day
kaylap2 from
NZ
Great day
kaylap2 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
juliec7 from
NZ
Great experience
juliec7 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
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Sonia from Taiwan wrote on 26 February 2020
Best activity on this trip!
On the Sail Fearless, Captain Sarah kept introducing and chatting with everyone along the way, professional and humorous! My boys also tried to sail for the first time. Have to take a boat or canoe to see the magnificent and beautiful Maori rock carvings. Many friends at the swim stop on the return trip have jumped into the lake. It is a very fun trip and definitely recommended!
Chtistian Bergmann from Germany wrote on 16 February 2020
Perfect Sunset Cruise
We had a wonderful sunset cruise with pizza, wine and lots of fun. Best part was the maori carving rock and the cooldown in the water in that beautiful lake. We had the best sunset during our world journey on lake taupo while sailing in this vessel. Next time definitly again. Christian and Carolin from Germany
jodyj from New Zealand wrote on 16 February 2020
Loved it⭐️
A beautiful boat to go and see the carvings, the swim was divine, it was a gorgeous hot day, the skipper was fantastic - we all loved it! Will definitely do this again next time I’m in Taupo!⭐️
Johanna from New Zealand wrote on 09 February 2020
Excellent cruise
A very nice trip, highly recommended!! The captain is very nice, pizza was yummy. Such a beautiful scenarios!!
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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
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debbie-leeh from Australia wrote on 02 March 2020
Brilliant
We had such an awesome time on this tour!! Relaxing, fun and just an all round awesome experience. You get really close to the carvings and can swim from the boat when out there. Pizza and beer gets a big tick as well. ??