Lake Cruises - TSS Earnslaw Steamship Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise on the Earnslaw
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Was a very good experience, it was cool to see that walter peak looks pretty much the same since like 10 years ago.
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Got a gift voucher and it was simple and easy to use.
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Excellent manners and very helpful staff
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Had very good time with friendly service
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Awesome communication and lovely staff! will definitely use again when I need to!
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Earnslaw was amazing and a great experience and a good time to catch up with family. Definitely worth it
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Very cool cruise on the lake on TSS Earnslaw. Great service and great crew - very and polite all round. Will be back soon.
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Great all round service and cruise
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Everyone from Kit who organiseď our three tickets on the phone, fo the lass who we checked in with in the kn-shore office, fo the crew. All perfect.
I do think that the office should have a second person behind the counter, so that there are not long lines.
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Smoothly done. Kit is an asset to the company. Felt sorry for the girl in the office. It was crazy
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The fact that they were very patience with our request during our Auckland Lockdown, the service was excellent.
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The service was above and beyond for first timers like us, we will definately do it again.
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time here in Queenstown. We hope to see you here in Queenstown again soon. All the best!
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great authenic experience
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Queenstown & we hope to see you here soon again. All the best!
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Efficient, great communication and good deals.
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Lovely vessel. Service was rather robotic. The captain sounded bored and monotone. We only did the cruise as the farm tour wasn’t suited to my older children. Still a beautiful cruise on a historic steamer.
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are glad that you had a great time in Queenstown & we hope to see you here soon again. All the best!
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Internet pricing was not accepted which is unacceptable. That is the advertised price & that’s what I expect to pay - not told that pricing was out of date & it wasn’t going to be accepted.
Additionally, a cruise was confirmed but when we turned up to the cruise it was full and we couldn’t get on it.
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Great trip. Good staff & scenery.
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. As explained to you over the phone on the day of purchase, this was a very last minute booking (1 hour before check-in), therefore, the 2 pm time slot for the Te Anau Glowworm Cave Tour was already booked out. With your permission, we rescheduled your tour for the following day & we really appreciated your flexibility in this situation. We also explained to you on the phone that the family rate on our website had not been updated correctly and we apologised for the inconvenience caused. As this was our mistake, we agreed to honour the total amount paid for the Glowworm Cave Tour & the TSS Earnslaw Cruise and we did not charge you more. I can assure you that this was the best deal available for these 2 activities. If you had booked directly with the operator you would have paid more. We hope you had a great time in Fiordland & Queenstown and we wish you all the best for 2021! Kind regards ETG
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Very enjoyable and night tea was amazing
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Very enjoyable and high tea was amazing
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Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in Queenstown! All the best & stay safe!
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Fantastic service. A wonderful trip. Highly recommend.
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Fantastic value for money. Wonderful trip. Awesome service & amazing afternoon tea! Loved every second.
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in Queenstown! All the best & stay safe!
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Ticket had all the information I needed. Trip was as described and the high tea was a real treat!
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Lovely trip! Beautiful cruise and a wonderful high tea - more than plenty for two! Enjoyed the sheep dog demonstration and farm animals. Plenty of toilets!
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in Queenstown! All the best & stay safe!
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Amazing experience ...I would recommend this for anyone and everyone . If you only get to do one thing then do this cruise its well worth the money and the afternoon tea is a delight the animals and the boat itself is nothing I have ever experienced before
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Amazing experience
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in New Zealand! All the best & stay safe!
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Booked a trip with specific time. Arrived prior to check in but was told we were on a later time. Luckily tour operator was able to correct to the original booking.
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Very enjoyable trip with a great farm show and wonderful staff
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. We apologise for the mix-up with the timing. We hope you had an amazing time in New Zealand!
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It was very easy to book and everything was accurately completed.
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The ship was amazing and luckily the weather could not have been better. The staff we friendly and helpful. It was a very enjoyable way to see this magnificent area. We included the farm tour and enjoyed it tremendously. We would highly recommend this tour.
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After paying for our booking we discovered that children under 5 yrs old were free but we had paid $35 for 2 children when one boy was only 4 years old
When we collected the tickets the office advised that we needed to contact your organisation for a refund.
Can you please action this refund to the credit card used for the payment.
If any further details required please contact me on mobile 0-274 906986.
Thanks,
Wayne
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I found Everything New Zealand operated my purchase and ticketing very well. I would be happy to use the service again. I found the experience (Lake Cruise-Earnslaw) very poor but I can go into that later
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I have always wanted to do this cruise and to experience a slice of nautical history in a stunning environment. However when I arrived I was made to wait behind a group of not less than 100 people who appeared to be on a tour group. There was no clear access for me to get to the ramp onto the ship as this group was blocking it and not ready to board as they were partaking some other activity. As for the cruise...I believe the ship was overloaded. There was an Amway group, with all seats taken...standing room only for everyone else and people were standing on feet and had little room to move freely.I was unable to hear the commentary at all, and as there was none on the return journey from Walters Peak (where most of the passengers disembarked) I heard none of the history nor announcements. The boat literally listed to the side when they all went to the ramp to disembark. I felt annoyed that the group could not have had a separate journey/cruise for themselves...or that we weren't told as paying customers that we would be jammed in like sardines when we had paid good money for the experience. Very frustrated.
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I'm very thankful to your team, fast response of my ticket purchased. Really enjoy the farm tour!
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Loved the Earnslaw boat trip. She is a lovely old steamer & I was very lucky with the weather.
The Skyline gave fantastic views of the town, lake & surrounding mountains from the viewing gallery & the buffet dinner was wonderful.
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Lovely lake cruise on a lovely old steamer on a perfect day
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A pleasant experience from start to finish and a good way to explore on our last day in Queenstown.
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No hassle. Friendly staff.
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The steamship cruise was excellent. But the farm tour was not as extensive as expected.
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So easy to use & to deal with & with definitely use again
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Nice gentle trip & helped us relax & see the awesome lake & views of Queenstown from a totally different view
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Great service quick response to e mails
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Good service.
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We enjoyed the cruise and the farm tour.
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The response was 10 out of 10. I was successfully able to propose to my new fiancee thanks you guys
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It was beautiful and I proposed to my new fiancée so thank you from the bottom of my heart
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EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
KNEW THEIR SERVICES
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BEAUTIFUL STEAMSHIP LOVELY CRUISE WELL ORGANISED
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Booked online. Very smooth transaction
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Had a wonderful time
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All the bookings I made were fantastic.
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Was a great trip - farm tour was good.
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Excellent service
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Great trip really exciting
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very friendly staff. I felt very proud as a kiwi to know that our overseas visitors have such an amazing range of experiences to try with a fantastic company. Well done guys
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magic boat with magic scenery
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good friendly staff and well organised, will certainly use again.
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very good trip, well organised and well maintained equipment.
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Good trip, all went smoothly
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Nothing to fault. Friendly staff, All good
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Great customer service. Had to change dates and was done without a problem.
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Great way to relax and enjoy a nice meal with a scenic view over the lake.
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the young man we spoke to on line here before we left was so helpfull he set up our week in queenstown, spaced our tours so we could fit it all in, had the best time.
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this is a must do, great
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Excellent service.
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Amazing!! Food was outstanding at the farm.
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Very efficient follow up with e-mails after booking. Would use again.
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We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience
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absolutely wonderful
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Just amazing A wonderful experience
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Fast, capable responses.
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Very touristy--but I am a tourist! Fun, scenic and good value, although the steam-table food was mediocre. Service by all those young people was outstanding.
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service was ok. Didn't have a problem
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There were a few things that didn't live up to expectations. Some I guess couldn't be helped. Our table was placed in the middle of the room and in the way of everyone. There were only three of us. There wasn't enough food. Main only had bites of meat no one wanted left and dessert was cleared of everything!
Left feeling very hungry. The tour was good loved the farmers display. But at the end when we were encouraged to go to the shop we headed out and found lambs, deer, amazing cattle without it being mentioned they were there.
Reply from Everything Travel Group
I am writing to you in regards to your experience with Real Journeys on Thursday the 19th of September 2013. I understand from your comments that your table was situated in an inappropriate position, the food quantities for both main and dessert were not sufficient, and that all the farm animal viewing opportunities were not mentioned by the rural demonstrator.
It is our companies endeavour to meet our guest’s expectations for both product delivery and customer service. I apologise on behalf of Real Journeys that in this instance, the omission of providing the quantity of food for the number of guests was not achieved, nor was the mention of all animal viewing opportunities. Please know - this service is uncharacteristic to our company’s standard.
I must thank you for this feedback – it is imperative we receive this to ensure this situation does not happen again. We pride ourselves in providing quality experiences in this region – however on this particular day we did not deliver on that. I have now fully investigated the booking with our Operations Manager at Walter Peak. As you may have seen we are undergoing some changes at Walter Peak, this is supported by the implementation of two new chefs’, a new menu, and a completely new style of service, (including table layouts). While this integration process is underway we anticipated there will be a few teething / implementation issues however we had hoped these would have minimal disruption to customers.
I have spoken to all staff involved and we now have a procedure in place to ensure that both the quantities vs. passenger numbers booked are reviewed more regularly and that the rural demonstrator includes the other animals in his speech so that customers are aware they are able to be viewed.
As you may be aware our TSS Earnslaw turned 100 last year and as part of her birthday celebrations we produced a coffee table book dedicated to the history of this iconic vessel – I have a copy here for you. If you could please forward me your postal address I will get that on a courier to you.
If you have any questions, or would like any further information regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Geraldine McMillan
Sales Manager New Zealand & Australia
Real Journeys
Queenstown
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Every thing planed went smoothly
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Was a really good trip and good food
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Easy booking and good service
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it was a glorious day we would have enjoyed no matter what the weather
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we were exceptionally lucky in having a beautiful day but I think we would have enjoyed the day anyway
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A very efficient organisation.
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Fantastic cruise. The tour of the High Country Farm was outstanding, accompanied by a very impressive lunch.
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We enjoyed it. We are NZers, and found it very touristy, but felt proud of the experience being offered to tourists. Recommend it for all city dwellers who are interested in NZ farming . The farm tour was informative and accurate (we are farmers so we know!) and congratulate Gordon on an excellent commentary and demonstration.
Very impressed with the Earnslaw upgrade; what a marvellous vessel.
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Great Service
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Great evening trip
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great website for finding everything in one place
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great one stop shop
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Excellent to deal with
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Great tripas it was as advertised
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Belinda took her time to help arrange and re-arrange all my activities for the day and it was very much appreciated. Great service.
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great cruise. ship was still in amazing conditions and the views of the lake were spectacular. the farm/estate were gorgeous as well. i also did horse riding on the farm and it was heaps fun. would've liked for it to be longer and for the instructor to take greater care for the novice riders so the more experienced ones can do more on the trek (trotting, riding at a faster pace etc).
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The service I was given was very satisfactory and I was impressed with the efficiency of the staff
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We had a wonderful time on this trip. The journey on the lake cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw Steamship was most enjoyable and The Homestead was such a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ lunch, very good value for money, and the views while eating this on the terrace were amazing. We also enjoyed the demonstrations with the sheep etc.
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Very good. Prompt response and helpful when I phoned in when concerned about the weather forecast.
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Was fantastic will highly recommend
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Fantastic our group found it very enjoyable
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We are really enjoy it. Good prices
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We really enjoy it.
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Very efficient
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Great trip albeit for the short time.
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Great service.
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Fantastic experience and great dining. We especially appreciated the gluten free friendly meal at the station.
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Prompt confirmation and easy to use.
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Awesome cruise, thanks.
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People are very nice, friendly and helpful.
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The trip was very nice and we were lucky that the weather was great. Animal farm : It would be better to have more animals and perhaps, a bit of cleaning, washing and shedding sheep and also the bull were so stinky. Feeding animal was great and we liked hand wash stations after the feeding. Nice afternoon tea to warm body up. Cheers
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Process was smooth and easy
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The service is just normal.
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In order to protect the natural environment, the steamship should stop operation and be replaced with modern ship to minimize air pollution!!!
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thanks for your feedback. We will pass your concerns onto the team that operate the steamship in Queenstown.
Callum Goodall
Everything Travel Group
Everything Travel Group Review
Experience the majestic sites of Queenstown by looking back at the land from the comforts of the iconic Earnslaw. I highly recommend combining your cruise with a visit to Walter Peak Station, one of the magnificent high country stations in the region. A great way to make the most of the picturesque setting Queenstown has to offer. The "Lady of the Lake" will be enjoyed by all ages.
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Latest Questions about Lake Cruises - TSS Earnslaw Steamship (Queenstown)
Is there a smoking area on the Earnslaw?
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The TSS Earnslaw is a non smoking Vessel but if you are heading to Water Peak for the Farm Tour or BBQ Dinning there is a designated smoking area.
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Is the tour operating on 21 June 2023. We are really hoping to experience this iconic Queenstown experience!
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Thank you for your question. The TSS Earnslaw will be out of the water on her Annual Survey (maintance) from 16th May through to the 27th June 2023. Please email us on [email protected] for alternative options
Could I please have confirmation of this years annual maintenance period for the Earnslaw?
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Hiya Tammy, I hope you're well. Thanks so much for your enquiry into the TSS Earnslaw Cruise maintenance period. Currently, the vessel needs a bit of work so she will be out of the water for an extended period this year. She will be out of the water from the 15th of May until 26th of June. They will still be operating the cruises and the Walter Peak BBQ Lunch and Dinners during this period but the sailings will be on a motorised vessel instead.
Does the Earnslaw run on Good Friday?
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Thanks for your question, the TSS Earnslaw does operate on Good Friday
Does the dinner operate during the month of October 2022
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Thanks for enquiring about the TSS Earnslaw steamship lake cruise and walter peak BBQ dinner! yes they will be operating both Lunch and Dinner sailings through out October- please pop over the the dinner listing to book this.
Hi Earnslaw, we are trying to plan our Easter weekend, if i read correct the basic cruise is 90min, does this have any time at the farm?. How long are the farm stay stops and do they vary, and do you come back on another cruise? Thank you
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Thank you for your question about the Earnslaw Cruise, if you are doing the cruise only, you do not disembark at Walter Peak you have to stay on board the vesesel. However, there is the Farm Tour combo or the BBQ Lunch option you can add, which allows you to explore Walter Peak Farm.
What’s access like for a double pram on the Earnslaw please & the Walter Peak farm tour?
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There is a ramp on and off the TSS Earnslaw Cruise at Queenstown & Walter Peak, which allows access for prams. At Walter Peak Farm, the tour location is very open, so you will be able to take the pram around the farm with you.
Is there a SuperGold discount price for the earnslaw cruise?
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Yes, we can offer you a SuperGold card discount for the TSS Earnslaw Cruise here in Queenstown.
Is it possible to book for the dinner cruise on Christmas Day?
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Thank you for your question regarding the Earnslaw Cruise and Dinner at Walterpeak. Unfortunately, it is fully sold out for 2021.
Hi, please could you tell me, are you doing a Christmas day lunch cruise this year, thankyou, Rita Bateman
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. At this stage, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Lunch is fully booked on Christmas day, however, if we move into level 1 then we are able to book on more passengers.
Can I take my dog on the 1.5 hour trip.
He’s been on a few before but just wondering if you would consider allowing him onboard?
Thanks
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the TSS Earnslaw Cruise.
What time do you have to be at the pier on Saturday the 3rd July for the lunch cruise
Thank you
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Check-in for the TSS Earnslaw BBQ Lunch Cruise is at 11:40 am.
Hi are you running and is the farm open between 19-24th June
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Hi Tracy, thanks so much for your enquiry about the TSS Earnlsaw steamship. This vessel is out of the water on survey between the 3rd May 2021 and 27th June 2021 so it is not available, however, there still plenty of other great Lake Cruises available under our 'Boat Tours' category.
are the barbecue lunches still operating between 5th and 10th May 2021. I realize the Earnslaw is not operating, can you get there by some other means.
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Unfortunately, the BBQ Lunch is not operating between the 5th - 10th of May as the Earnslaw is on her annual survey. There will be no BBQ Lunch at Walter Peak during that time period. You can book the Million Dollar Cruise or the Spirit of Queenstown Lake Cruise instead.
Will the Earnslaw be running in June (between the 4th and 8th) 2021?
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Thanks for your enquiry about the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown. The vessel will not be running during this period, as it has it's annual survey period from the 3rd May to the 24th June 2021. If you would like to explore other lake cruises you can do so HERE.
Is there horse treki g at Walter peak
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Yes, we have Horse Riding available at Walter Peak. You can book this experience under Horse Riding - Walter Peak on our website.
Can we book a cruise without having to get off at Walter Peak station?
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Yes, you can book the Earnslaw for a cruise only
I would like to travel to Walter Peak on the 14th or 15th of May, 2021. I have been told that the Earnslaw is not running on these dates but there are other boats operating.
Please clarify. Regards, Russ CORNWALL
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Hi Russ, Thanks for your inquiry! The Earnslaw will be under-going some maintenance during that period and, unfortunately, due to the borders being shut because of Covid, they will not be running any other boats from the 3rd May 'til the 24th June!
hi there, everybody here saying how high tea was nice. But I didnt see it being included in the description of this cruise? can you explain a bit more. thanks.
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Hi Gulina, Thank you for your comment. The high tea was a new product that the operator launched for a limited period of time, as the Walter Peak BBQ lunch and evening dinner is now back in operation!
will the earnslaw be doing a xmas day lunch or dinner and if so menu and prices please
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Hi Susie! Many thanks for your question. Yes, the TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak are open on Christmas Day! They are running a one-time slot which is a lunch the boat departs at 12.00 PM and returns at 3.45 PM. It is a BBQ lunch buffet style with lots of Christmas foods to choose from and with lots of Christmas decorations! 😊 They are running this tour for adults for $179 NZD per person, for children $89 NZD per person, and Infants up to 4yrs old go free.
Just wondering why there are no bookings after the 25th of September? We were wanting to book for the 30th of September.
Thanks
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. With the start of school holidays, the High Tea option will be no longer available but you can book the Farm Tour or BBQ Lunch Cruise.
How long is the TSS Earnslaw Steamship?
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The cruise on the TSS Earnslaw is 90 minutes return and you will have 1 hour at Walter Peak High Country Station to explore the farm & gardens.
Kia Ora Earnslaw, are you doing the NYE cruise this year?
Many thanks
James
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Yes, we are offering a Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw on NYE at 10:30 pm for $99 NZD per person.
Is the substitute boat to walter peak travelling each day until the earnslaw is back and running AND
Is there the BBQ option available for either lunch or tea with the substitute boat trip
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what sort of boat is the substitute boat? Are fares cheaper if we don't get the earnshaw experience with lunch?
Thanks so much for your enquiry in regards to the TSS Earnslaw Cruise and BBQ Lunch. Yes while the Earnslaw will be out of the water for her annual survey they will be operating both the Cruise and Walter Peak on an alternative vessel. This has reduced the price for all the activities as you will not be sailing on the Earnslaw
Is there a lunch cruise on 5 or 6 of July?
I am visiting Queenstown for my big birthday.
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The Earnslaw steamship is currently off the water for maintenance until 6th July. Day trips to Walter Peak are still running between now and the 6th on a substitute boat at the discounted price of $105.
Hello, is it ok to take a pram on board ?
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Absolutely, the Earnslaw is pram friendly and all infants aged 4 and under travel free.
I and my wife will be visiting NZ in April 19. I am about to book TSS cruiz. Just wanted to know wjat kind of food is served in dinner. This will help me to either book cruiz with dinner or I can manage my own. Hope you will have option of dinner or it is compulsory? If mandatory, do you serve special food on request?
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Hiya, The dinner is a big (wonderful) buffet of locally sourced bbq meats, seafood, salayds, vegetables, potatoes, deserts etc. Lunch is the same without the seafood. You can go on the cruise without the food. Just select the cruise and farm tour option, or cruise only (cruise only means you cannot get off at walter peak must stay on and go back)
Hello - I was wondering if there is also a NYE cruise. I have read about it but can't find any recent information. Thank you!
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Yes there is a late cruise on New Year's eve on the Earnslaw in Queenstown. It departs at 10.30pm and costs $79 per person. You get bubbles (sparkling wine) on arrival and there is live music and finger food. You can also buy drinks on board. It returns to Queenstown bay just before midnight in time for the fireworks and you are allowed to stay on board the boat to watch (best seat in the house!). There are limited seats available so if you would like to book you need to do this well in advance. If you are interested we can email a secure payment link.
What is the cost for an adult with cruise and barbeque at lunchtime
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Hi Dennis. The cost for the Earnslaw cruise and bbq lunch at Walter Peak in Queenstown is $95 per adult with trips departing at 10am and 12pm every day except during June. See the link below for more information and to book:
http://www.everythingnewzealand.com/walter-peak-bbq-lunch-and-lake-cruise-queenstown-1210/
Do you have anything special planned for the evening of 31 Dec 2013 or is the trip the same as any other evening?
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Hi Vanessa. The Earnslaw lake cruise in Queenstown operates as normal on New Years Eve during the day. So there are the usual 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm departures plus the lunch cruise at 12pm and the dinner cruise at 6pm. However there is also a special cruise at 10.30pm which will get back to the Queenstown harbour before the fire works at midnight. You will be able to stay on board the boat for the fireworks display (best seat in town!). Included in the price of $65 is an arrival drink, jazz band, 1.5 hour cruise of the Frankton arm of Lake Wakatipu.
Hi, I am wondering do we have to arrive the port exactly at six o clock. Is it possible to be fifteen minutes late before departure? Since I don't see any information for the departure time.
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Hi Lawrence. The evening Earnslaw cruise departs the Steamer Wharf in Queenstown at 6pm sharp. You will need to check in at the Real Journeys visitor centre 20 minutes before hand at 5.40pm.
Hi, is there access and facilities for a wheelchair?
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Hi Tim. There is wheel chair access to board the Earnslaw steamship in Queenstown as a ramp is used by all customers getting on and off the boat. You would however have to stay on the one level once on board the boat as there are stairs to get up and down the 3 different levels. There are not any wheel chair friendly toilets on board the boat unfortunately however there is a public toilet near Steamer Wharf where the boat departs from in Queenstown that is wheel chair accessible.
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Thank you so much for your enquiry. Yes, there is an access ramp for wheelchairs on the TSS Earnslaw to get off at Walter Peak High Country Station.
I am interested in booking for the cruise and dinner for New Years Eve (31st Dec). What is the cost for 2 pax?
Thanks,
Angela
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Hi Angela. The cost for the evening dining at Walter Peak and the Earnslaw cruise from Queenstown on New Years eve is the same price as it is during the year. The price is currently $118 for adults and the boat departs Queenstown wharf at 6pm and returns just before 10pm. This does get booked up in advance so I recommend booking sooner rather than later. There is currently space on the evening dining for you at this stage.
Can i bring a 6 month old infant on the cruise and farm tour?
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Hi Georgina
Yes, you can bring your 6 month old with you on the Earnslaw Steamship cruise and farm tour. There is no charge for children 4 years and under.
Is there a bar on board?
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Hi Scandal, yes the Earnslaw Steamship does have a fully licensed bar on board, they also serve tea and coffee and some snacks. You may also be interested in their BBQ lunch or evening dining packages. Both of these options and a few more can be found under the "About" section.
Hi Scandal, yes the Earnslaw Steamship does have a fully licensed bar on board, they also serve tea and coffee and some snacks. You may also be interested in their BBQ lunch or evening dining packages. Both of these options and a few more can be found under the "About" section.
Does the costs for the steamship include return fares?
So for example, if I decide to take the cruise+horse trek option, after the horse trek, would I be cruising back to the starting point?
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Hi Sal, yes the return Earnslaw fare is certainly included in the cost of the Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek.
Hi, Is there a Cruise option for Christmas Day 2012?
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Hi Dale, yes there certainly is. The Earnslaw operates its cruise as normal on Christmas Day. Please note though the Farm Tour & BBQ lunch option is not available.
Where is the departure point in Queenstown?
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Hi Phyllis, the Earnslaw departs from Steamer Wharf which is on Shotover St on the lake front.
We'd like to book Steamship+farm+BBQ lunch for tomorrow. But I'm concerned if we have enough time to catch this trip from Airport as we take flight JQ279 from Auckland and estimated arriving at 8.45am tomorrow, then we have to take a rental car at the airport. Thanks, Jim
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Hi Jim, Good news, yes you will have time to do the Earnslaw Steamship with Farm tour and BBQ lunch. The airport is located 10 minutes drive from town and the departure point for this trip. You will have plenty of time to be able to do the 12pm tour with a check in at 11.40am.
Hi there, We are a party of 4 adults and we expect to be in your area on or about Thursday 20th September. We are looking to book the daytime cruise, farm and BBQ.
As we will only be in the district for a couple of days, what happens if the weather is really bad and the trip is cancelled ?
Would we get a refund ?
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Hi Jim. Yes that is correct. If the Earnslaw cruise, farm tour & bbq lunch or any other activity you book is cancelled due to bad weather or for any other reason then you can reschedule or receive a full refund from us.
hello! We are coming to NZ in Oct just wondering if we did the evening cruise if it was daylight savings? Didn't want to book and be in the dark on the farm and miss all those spectacular views!! Also do the bbq lunch and the evening tour have bar facilities on the farm?
We will have a booking of 15 adults, do you offer any group discounts?
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Hi Lee,
If you departed on the 6pm trip you would have more than enough time to see all the great views. The sun is setting between 8 and 8:30pm. Below is a link to the exact sunset times so you can help to work out what time best suits. There are bar facilities over at Walter Peak so there will be no reason for anyone to go dry!
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=2105&month=10&year=2012&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1
Regards,
Nigel
hi there,i am planning to come down in october and i was wondering if you do these cruises all year round particully on sundays? and if so is there still a ten am departure as your web page suggests? when i went to book it only had a 12pm departure option. . . .?
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Hi Katherine, yes the Earnslaw will be operating in October and operates everyday including Sunday's. The 10am departure is not showing in October as it is only available in the summer months.
I was wondering if you there would be a New Years Eve dining option on the Earnslaw this year and if so what the details/prices are? Thanks!
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Hi Louise, yes there is an evening dining option on New Year's Eve. The standard 6pm dining option will be available and it is $115 per adult.
Hi Just wanted to check that the TSS earnslaw will be back in the water on the 2nd July. It is something I have always wanted to do!
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Hi Rebecca, yes the TSS Earnslaw is scheduled to be back operating on the 30th June this year so you will be fine for a trip on the 2nd July.
Hi,I read somewhere saying the TSS Earnslaow will stop operating as the survery during this coming school holiday in July? just wonder if we can take steamship during 8/July~9/July? if no, is there any alternative scenic boat we can choose?thanks
Hi Stella, the Earnslaw will now be back from survey on the 14th July. This unfortunately means it will not be operating for the 8/9th July. There is a substitute launch operating in place of the Earnslaw however this is not operating for the cruise only. The substitute launch is more in place to get people to and from Walter Peak for the farm tour and bbq lunch option which is still available.
Hi Stella, the Earnslaw will now be back from survey on the 14th July. This unfortunately means it will not be operating for the 8/9th July. There is a substitute launch operating in place of the Earnslaw however this is not operating for the cruise only. The substitute launch is more in place to get people to and from Walter Peak for the farm tour and bbq lunch option which is still available.
Hi, do you take persons confined to a wheelchair on your TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruises?
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Hi Colin. Yes the Earnslaw Steamship in Queenstown is capable of accommodating customers in wheelchairs. There are several levels on board the boat which wont all be accessible but the main deck that is accessed by a ramp from the wharf has plenty of room.
Hi there
On another website I saw there is a special for kids in July that they are free? Is this the same for you guys? Also on the cruise + farm tour, is there an option for afternoon tea instead of bbq lunch on the 12noon cruise? or can you purchase food once at Walter Peak? Got a 7yr old and a 4yr old travelling in July with me and I know they will be hungry
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Hi Abby, if you choose the cruise + farm tour option (without the BBQ) then yes morning or afternoon tea is provided. Kid's specials are often available during school holidays. On the cruise + farm tour option only, kids travel free from 30th June - 15 July. This applies to kids 0-18years and there is a maximum of 2 free children per full fare-paying adult.
We will be visiting in September, will the dinner cruise be operating on the TSS Earnslaw?
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Hi Allan and Kym, yes the TSS Earnslaw evening dining option operates all year round so you are fine to book for September.
Hi am disapointed to read in your Q&A that the Earnslaw is out of action during June. We are visiting then haven't been for 18yrs my one disire was a trip to Walter Peak Station for lunch is there any other way of getting there.
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Hi Penny. Great news, there is an another launch that is being used to ferry passengers across to Walter Peak while the Earnslaw is off the water on its annual survey during June. If you would like to book this just let us know and I can guide you how to do this on our website.
Hi there, Was wondering about the same question. May I know more about the launch used to replace TSS? Is it something of a similar size and will there be some cafe facilities onboard too?
Hi Jack. The launch used to ferry passengers back and forth during this time is a much smaller boat that holds about 100 people. There are toilet facilities and drinks available on board. You can not do just the cruise only but you can book the launch across to Walter Peak to do the farm tour or bbq lunch during June while the Earnslaw is off the water.
Arriving on 31 May will Steamship be operating
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Hi Carolyn. The Earnslaw steamship is off the water on its annual survey for maintenance from the 20th May until the end of June this year (2012).
Hi. will be in Queenstown in late August and would like to know what options are available with the cruise at that time, Thanks Sandra.
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Hi Sandra,
The TSS Earnslaw does not operate all Lunch and Dinner options during the winter months. Your options in August will be Cruise only, Cruise & Farm Tour or Cruise, Farm Tour & BBQ. All of these options can be booked through our site.
How much walking is involved with the Walter Peak bbq lunch etc? (1 pax with walking stick)
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Hi Issi. There is a couple of steps you need to walk over getting on and off the Earnslaw and a little gravel around the house at Walter Peak however there is not too much walking involved if you don't want there to be and the trip would be fine for someone with walking stick. You can walk as much or as little as you like once you reach Walter Peak.
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Is the cruise and evening dinning available on the 31st May?
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Hi Cheryl the Earnslaw evening cruise and dining is not available on the 31st May due to the Earnslaw being out of action from the 20th May to the 29th June on annual survey.
Just wondering how much for my daughter for cruise only, she is 3 yrs old. thanks.
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Hi Danny, children aged 0-4 years old travel for free on the Earnslaw Steamship.
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Posted 03-Nov-2021