Boat Tours in any location

West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

Waiatoto River Safari

Whether you’re travelling alone or in a group, Waiatoto River Safari offers a Haast jet boat tour to remember. Best of all, it’s an activity everyone can enjoy. On offer is nature tours, not thrill rides, so there will be no donuts or hair-raising moments, just stunning scenery and unforgettable views. This means these river tours are family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

TSS Earnslaw – Lake Wakatipu (Queenstown)

The RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise offers a timeless journey across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old coal-fired steamship. Departing from Steamer Wharf, the 45-minute cruise unveils panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range, Cecil Peak, and the tranquil waters of the lake.

Onboard, guests can explore the historic vessel, witnessing the stokers fueling the fireboxes and the steam engines in action.

Rosco’s Milford Kayaks

Rosco pioneered sea kayaking in Milford Sound 31 years ago, making them the longest established owner-operated kayaking company in New Zealand! Rosco’s has the experience and knowledge you can count on and is the only operator offering the longer kayak tours in Milford Sound.

RealNZ – Patea (Doubtful Sound) Cruises

The RealNZ Pātea Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is an unforgettable journey deep into one of Fiordland’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. The adventure begins with a serene cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach journey over the dramatic Wilmot Pass, offering glimpses of rainforest peaks, waterfalls, and sheer granite cliffs. Boarding the Pātea Explorer, you set out on a three-hour voyage through the vast fiord — three times longer than Milford Sound and far less visited.

R&R Kayaks

R&R Kayaks is a genuine small family owned and operated sea kayaking company in the Abel Tasman National Park offering half day – multi day guided tours and kayak rentals. R&R Kayaks is located in Marahau, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman.

Pure Milford

Pure Milford offers an immersive journey into the heart of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, showcasing its majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Departing from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, guests embark on a scenic cruise aboard one of two modern catamarans: The cruise spans the full length of the sound, from the head to the Tasman Sea, providing opportunities to witness iconic landmarks such as Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls.

Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Cruises

RealNZ Piopiotahi Milford Sound Cruise takes you into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic fiord, where soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sheer cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres from hanging valleys, while seals bask on rocky outcrops and dolphins often play in the wake. On some cruises, you may even glimpse rare Fiordland crested penguins.

Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

Okarito Eco Boat Tours

Immerse yourself in the unique diversity of New Zealand’s largest wetland with our most popular trip, the Okarito Eco Tour. This intimate, small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey aboard the Explorer Douglas which was custom built for the lagoon.

K-Jet Queenstown

Only KJet takes you on 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins, and travel across three waterways at insane speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boat in town. Blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers in one of the world’s most stunning locations.

Franz Wilderness Tours Boat/ Fishing Charter

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast! Boat/ Fishing Tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only 5 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy Scenic Cruises and guided nature walks with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and many glaciers including the Franz Josef Glacier Neve. Lake Mapourika is home to native birds including the rare White Heron, drawn by the abundance of fish and eels in the lake.

Franz Wilderness Tours – Kayaks

Journey further in Franz Josef Glacier on one of these top-rated kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water is located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.

Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter in Kaikoura is the only dolphin swimming company with wild dusky dolphins, operating for over 30 years. Kaikōura is one of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in their natural environment. It’s just you, the open ocean… and Kaikōura’s wild Dusky Dolphins. One of the most interactive and acrobatic species of dolphin, they’re thrilling to watch and magical to interact with. If you prefer to stay dry, watching the dolphins and the people swimming with them has an appeal all of it’s own.

Cruise Milford

The team at Cruise Milford guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience by limiting passenger numbers on board all cruise departures to 50% of the boat’s capacity. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits while getting up close and personal with local wildlife and cascading waterfalls.

Buller Canyon Jet Boating

Your 40 minute trip will take you between pink granite rocks, through beautiful native forest to explore quiet creeks, swimming with trout before spinning round and heading upstream to the spectacular white water of the Ariki Falls.

The driver will pull over at Deep Creek to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the river, interrupted only by the calls of the native birds, before relating a short story of the early explorers, goldminers and the natural history of the area.

Black Cat Cruises

Eco-tourism proud, join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, learn about conservation efforts and sustainability for our future.

Explore Akaroa Harbour on our 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise. View Hector’s dolphins, NZ fur seals, native penguins, and seabirds amid stunning volcanic landscapes.

Swim with Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa and learn about conservation efforts on our intimate 3.5-hour wildlife experience.

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are here to provide scenic cruises and water taxis. Join us on catamarans – traveling the blue waters, alongside golden beaches of Abel Tasman.