A last minute booking that was so worth it. Lovely relaxed crossing, facilities excellent, guides fabulous. And an impromptu bottle of Verve Clique to add the sparkle. Highly recommend and NO age bias at all.

Absolutely super time spent with Danny and Liam on the sunset cruise trip! They were very professional, super knowledgeable and after my girlfriends phone fell in the lake, really helped to ease the pain with a glass of wine. Thank you lads, and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking at doing it, you won't be disappointed!!!

Great views and a relaxing way to see the Lake. The Carving was great to see up close. For those brave enough for the cold, the swim certainly looked memorable.

We had a nice time. Started out with some sketchy weather, quite windy! The crew was terrific… they got us to the carving. Interesting sight for sure. We did get very lucky as the sun made an appearance for our return trip. The best things were the crew and just being on the water. I would recommend this excursion if you have a couple of hours and want to enjoy some time on the lake.

This boat tour was amazing and serene! We took a morning tour, so there wasn't much wind, but the guides more than made up for that. They have a lot of knowledge of the area, answered every question, and created a great, laid back vibe. Jumping off the boat into the water was an added bonus!

10/10 would recommend kindred spirit sailing boat. This was the second time I’ve booked with them and not the last! It was safe, informative and simply just beautiful!

I arrived early because it was Taupo Ironman day and luckily the guys got me on earlier cruise. They were great, weather was great, info was great, swim was beautiful. I would highly recommend.

My husband and I visited Taupo for Ironman 70.3 World Championship but wanted to tour the local area. We saw the opportunity to sail Taupo Lake and see the Māori Rock Carvings and couldn’t pass up the opportunity. After a quick check in, we boarded the assigned sail boat. We were on our way after a short safety briefing. The water was smooth as we departed the Marina. When volunteers were asked to help hoist the sail, I jumped at the opportunity. A team of 4 passengers led by a staff member, we quickly raised the sail to the top position. Later, my husband and I each had a chance to drive the boat. Woohoo!! So much fun! We stopped to see the rock carvings and made a stop for the gutsy folks who wanted to swim in their bathing suits. The water was too cold for me without a wetsuit. We enjoyed watching and cheering them on. We also enjoyed wine and snack on board before heading back to the Marina. This experience is highly recommended!!

This was a wonderful experience. Beautiful boat. Awesome tour guides! Provided us with sunscreen and lovely beverage. We got to take a quick swim in the water too! I highly recommend!

Enjoy the relaxing sunset at different locations on the nice clean yacht. Equipped with toilets. Kids had a chance to steer the yacht too :=)

This was the perfect way to celebrate my son's 30th birthday with a luxury cruise on Tiua. We couldn't have gotten a better view sitting comfortably on the bow with the young ones seated on bean bags positioned on the trampoline. To the stern there was also a sheltered indoor area and cockpit. To change into our togs, we were able to use the private cabins with toilets to change into our bathers. Jumping off the yacht was such a thrill for all but there was also the option of stairs to access the water for a dip. Drinks are available over the bar, and we were able to bring our nibbles platter. The crew went over and above, and I thank them for making this a memorable occasion with their assistance, knowledge on the Māori carvings and surroundings. Great we got to have a sail too.

We loved sailing with Taupo Sailing Adventures! My family had a great time and really enjoyed the trip, the information we learned about the lake and rock carvings, and the swim stop.

This was our fourth time with Taupo Sailing Adventure and it never gets old. Dave and his team are always there to make sure you have a great time. We had family visiting and they loved the experience! Dave and Danny shared a lot of facts about the lake and the Maori carvings. Would highly recommend!!! See you next time!

I booked the smaller boat trip on Kindred Spirit. At time of booking they had an option for a reservation that included 1 drink (beer or wine) and pizza. We booked this option. A month before the trip, we were emailed to say they were not offering pizza anymore on the November trips, so instead they would give us a 2nd beer or wine drink for free. Well, not free really, but you get the idea. When we arrived for the sailing, we were told to be there 30 minutes early. The skipper showed up 10 mins early. Frustrating, as we were in town and could have spent that extra time enjoying that instead of waiting for someone to check us in. When the skipper got there, he informed us that the winds and waves were too strong on the lake for the Kindred Spirit and so the 8 of us that had booked a smaller boat for a more private experience were added to an existing charter on the Tiua catamaran. Fun Fact: The charter had included pizza. So, after being told they would not be providing pizza, I got to watch the charter guests eat their pizza during the cruise on the now over-crowded catamaran. By the way, there were not rough waves or strong winds... certainly not too strong for the small motor boats we saw, or the kayaks, or the kids that had literally SWAM to the Maori Carvings from nearby on the lake. What there was, however, was enough room to squeeze the 8 of us that had booked Kindred Spirit onto the Tiua and save them all some money on gas. Needless-to-say, we were very disappointed with this experience, and we hope to create a fair expectation for anyone that chooses to purchase this sailing.

I recently took a sunset cruise with Taupo Sailing Adventures to the stunning Maori rock carvings, and it was an incredible experience! The trip out was a bit choppy, but the crew handled it with professionalism and ensured everyone was comfortable. Their friendly and knowledgeable approach really stood out. On the way back, we were treated to a breathtaking sunset over Lake Taupo—truly a sight to behold. Would definitely recommend this tour.