Lake Cruises - Happy Hour Cruise

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Highlights & inclusions

Cruise Lake Wanaka in a luxury catamaran
Fully-licensed bar with Happy Hour prices
Complimentary beverage and cheeseboard
Incredible mountain and lake scenery
Enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere
Great day & night photo opportunities
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$69.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to experience
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What you can expect

A Happy Hour with a difference - cruise Lake Wanaka with a complimentary local wine or beer and cheese board, brought to you by Lake Wanaka Cruises. Take in stunning scenery from Wanaka Lakefront to Ruby Island while enjoying Happy Hour rates at a fully-licensed bar on the Lake Wanaka Cruises luxury catamaran.

Jump aboard the Lake Wanaka Cruises catamaran on Wanaka Lakefront, grab a drink and sit back for a Happy Hour Cruise with unbeatable scenery. The Happy Hour Cruise with Lake Wanaka Cruises starts in the direction of the famous ‘Wanaka Tree’, where you can discover the history behind the Insta sensation! Snack on your New Zealand cheeseboard while cruising round to Waterfall Creek and Ruby Island, the jewel of Lake Wanaka. Cross over towards the Stevensons Arm of Lake Wanaka for more breathtaking mountain views before your Happy Hour Cruise starts to circle back to the Lakefront. Make sure you head to the Lake Wanaka Cruises bar to enjoy great Happy Hour prices onboard during your 1 hour cruise!

The Happy Hour Cruise with Lake Wanaka Cruises combines a beautiful scenic cruise with the taste of local wine or beer and cheeses, the perfect evening activity in Wanaka. Lake Wanaka Cruises are hosts to the most scenic of Happy Hours with this 1 hour Happy Hour Cruise around Lake Wanaka.

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Location

100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Otago 9305

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 1 hour scenic cruise on Lake Wanaka
  • Complimentary local wine or beer
  • Complimentary cheese board
  • Fully-licensed bar onboard with Happy Hour prices
  • Discover the history behind the famous Wanaka Tree
  • Incredible scenery
Duration
  • Allow 1 hour
Departure Location
  • 5:30pm (returns at approx. 6:30pm)
  • Departs from 100 Ardmore Street on Wanaka Lakefront
  • Operates daily (closed May-July)
FAQs
  • Will we be able to go on the happy hour catamaran cruise as we need seats and bit of helping with railing to hold onto? During the Happy Hour Cruise in Wanaka, you will be cruising on a 57ft catamaran. The boat has a seating area and handrails all around.
  • Can the cheeseboard on the Wanaka lake cruise be done gluten free? Unfortunately, the cheeseboard is not gluten-free as the crackers contain gluten- everything else is gluten-free though so either you could bring your own crackers or just enjoy the snacks without the crackers.
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
  • Infants (0-4yrs) travel free of charge
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Cruise subject to suitable weather conditions
  • Happy Hour Cruise requires a minimum of 4 guests to go ahead
  • Don't forget your camera!
  • Bring a warm jacket for sightseeing in outdoor boat area
  • Perfect activity to end the day or start the evening

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