New Zealand Tour

1. T.S.S. Earnslaw Cruise; a 1912 coal fired vintage steamship
2. Duration 1.5 hours on Queenstown lake
3. English commentary is provided by the skipper

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

A 1 ½ hour cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw showcases some of Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu’s most beautiful alpine scenery and allows plenty of time to explore the decks and bridge.

Cruising on the “Lady of the Lake” is like stepping back in time. Below deck, the steam engines hiss and thud as the stokers shovel coal into the glowing fireboxes.

In the wheelhouse upstairs, the skipper rings through directions to the engine room using the traditional telegraph bells - the same method used on board a century ago.

Visit the engine room, view the collection of historical photos in the Fo’c’sle gallery or join a sing-along with the onboard pianist. During the cruise the ship’s pianist entertains with a variety of old favourites and visitors are encouraged to join in the sing-a-long around the piano. Guided tours of the vessel are available and passengers are welcome to visit the Fo’c’sle Gallery to view the historic displays.

Tea, espresso coffee and café style food are available for purchase on board from the Promenade Café.

• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
• Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: English, German, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese
• Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive (0-4 years years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)