Cruises on Lake Wakatipu leave from the wharves on Beach Street in Queenstown Bay. Bookably lists 4 places to stay in the area around Queenstown Bay.
Operators for cruises on Lake Wakatipu
- Million Dollar Cruise A cruise along the Frankton Arm to the Kawarau Falls Dam and back, from the Main Queenstown Jetty on Beach Street.
- RealNZ Cruises on the steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak and on a catamaran, from Steamer Wharf on Beach Street.
Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about cruises on Lake Wakatipu
- RealNZ says the steamship TSS Earnslaw sails every day of the year except during its annual maintenance period.
- Million Dollar Cruise sails all year, with fewer sailings in May and June.
- Million Dollar Cruise is not wheelchair accessible, as there are steps on the jetty and on board.
- RealNZ says both of its vessels are boarded by ramp, but neither is fully wheelchair accessible or has an accessible toilet, and the TSS Earnslaw has narrow stairs between decks.
- Million Dollar Cruise asks passengers to arrive ten to fifteen minutes before departure.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near Queenstown Bay
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