Queenstown's Iconic TSS Earnslaw Steamship Lake Cruise

We were thrilled to learn that the TSS Earnslaw was out of refit and running during our trip to Queenstown. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend to anyone traveling to NZ

We went on the 5pm cruise it was very enjoyable and relaxing. Had a few drinks and enjoyed the scenery,,

We had a great time and found the old steamship to be fascinating. We did not get off at Walter Peak Farm so there were very few people aboard for the return trip, allowing us to investigate the ship from bow to stern. Boiler room shouldn’t be missed. Like all ventures in NZ the quality is heavily weather-dependent. Very nice crew as well.

Well organised fabulous experience. Fabulous commemtory , great staff , captain. Had great knowledge. Awesome day

DO IT!! It is wonderful. Amazing to watch the workers in the engine room shovelling coal and the lake is entrancing. Great to sit outside and feel the wind from the mountains but also warm, cozy and comfortable inside. ❤️

Lovely ride on big ship,amazing views all round,lovely food and drink and a lovely lady singing on the piano. It was both our 60s and my best friends first time on it so Thku 😊

What a great afternoon. Beautiful old ship. Wonderful crew. Lovely Cafe with sandwiches drinks tea coffee and alcoholic drinks. The scenery is breathtaking. The Walter Peak Farm is absolutely gorgeous. Lovely to walk around and see animals. Watch Josh shear a sheep. Great job! Afternoon tea was great too. Included tea coffee juice cakes sandwiches and of course scones with jam and cream. Don't hesitate to do this activity in Queenstown.

We did the round trip verysion of this cruise not the one where you get off at Walter Peak. We probably would have done the Walter Peak cruise but thought it would be too dificult walking around. Once we say that it was pretty much flat ground we could have done it. The crew gave me priority boarding as I walking with a walking stick and that was very helpful not having to battle the gangway with the other tourists. The views were lovely and overall it was a very relaxing cruise.

It was amazing to travel on 100+ year-old vessel. It is still using original mechanical parts which were readily visible. It is the only coal fired steam engine in the southern hemisphere still in use.

Fabulous fabulous fabulous. Wish I’d had the dining experience then, however I’ve just booked it for March 2926!!!