Cruise the bays of stunning Lake Taupo with Chris Jolly Outdoors – a must-do activity for anyone visiting the Taupo area.

Nobody cruises further than our Cruise Catamaran. Once aboard the Cruise Cat you can take a seat and enjoy all the comforts as you cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings and around the picturesque northern bays of Lake Taupo. A full commentary is given on the volcanic history and Maori mythology surrounding Lake Taupo. Take in the fabulous views of secluded bays and the spectacular snow capped mountain peaks of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

• Kids can get their skipper’s certificate
• Free tea/coffee and hot, homemade muffin
• Our boats are all enclosed with heating so you will stay warm and dry without losing out on fantastic photo opportunities.

Our daily scenic cruises operate all year round, except for the twilight cruise, and the scenery is stunning. On a clear day, the majestic volcanoes of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro can be seen from the Southern end of the lake. This scenic cruise is the smoothest, fastest and most comfortable way to see the Maori Rock Carvings and all the fabulous sites. The Maori Rock Carvings are not ancient carvings but were created using traditional techniques in the late 1970’s. They tell the history and mythology of the local Ngati Tuwharetoa.

The cruise route is around the northern bays of Lake Taupo, around Tapuaeharuru Bay and right out to Kaiapo Bay. 

All our scenic cruises are subject to weather conditions. All our scenic cruises depart from the Taupo Boat Harbour on Ferry Road.

Daily scenic cruise departure time:10.30am, returning at 1.00pm
1.30pm, returning at 3.00pm
5.00pm, returing at 6.30pm – this is our ‘Twilight Cruise’ and runs during summer months only

Report in to the Chris Jolly Outdoors harbour office 15 minutes prior to departure. This office is the small green and gold building on Ferry Road at the Taupo Boat Harbour.