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    Ernest Kemp Cruises

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    309 Reviews
    #8 of 27 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Taupo
    Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities
    65 Redoubt Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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    “Beautiful scenic cruise”

    After researching the different tours to the Maori Rock Carvings we decided with the Ernest Kemp... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Valeria411
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    Chula Vista, California
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    “Superb evening cruise on Lake Taupo”

    A really great 2 hour cruise from start to finish (5-7pm). Very helpful and friendly crew kept us... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Kim D
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    Frankfurt, Germany
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    4.5
    309 reviews
    • Excellent66%
    • Very good27%
    • Average4%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    65 Redoubt Street, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful scenic cruise

    After researching the different tours to the Maori Rock Carvings we decided with the Ernest Kemp Cruise for the steam boat experience and because it was much smaller boat and figured it wouldn't be crowded. It was a great experience and very beautiful and relaxing...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Superb evening cruise on Lake Taupo

    A really great 2 hour cruise from start to finish (5-7pm). Very helpful and friendly crew kept us fed and watered with beer, wine, pizza and delicious brownies, all included in the price. Amusing and informative commentary on key features including the contemporary Mine Bay...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Evening Cruise

    The evening cruise was excellent. I was able to experience beautiful views of Lake Taupo, see the Maori rock carving and swim in the lake. The boat has outside seating at the front and back to ensure excellent views of the scenery. The cruise lasted...More

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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely 2 hours on lake to visit recent Maori carvings

    The steamship is lovely. They offer tea/coffee/hot choc on board. A good way to spend a couple of hours. The Maori rock carvings are interesting. They are modern.

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    Reviewed 19 March 2018
    Cocktail Cruise on the Lake

    Hubby and I booked the cocktail cruise on the Lake. From start to finish this was a fantastic experience. The weather was perfect for us. The cruise hosts were great, providing beer, wine, pizzas and sweets for us all to enjoy. The carvings were awesome...More

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    Reviewed 18 March 2018 via mobile
    Water Brilliant Trip

    Opted for the 5pm cocktail cruise with a few wines and some pizza - plenty to go round and if you wanted more you had the option to buy some but 3 wines for me and 3 beers for the Mr and a pizza between...More

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    Reviewed 17 March 2018 via mobile
    Relaxing, informative and a good bargain.

    My hubby and I took the dinner cruise, pizza and beers. The boat was quite full so we did not get much pizza but we both had 3 beers each. For the price it was great. The skipper was funny, informative and showed great skill...More

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    Reviewed 13 March 2018
    Have children?

    We booked a cruise on Ernest Kemp with our two children. We were turned away the morning of the cruise because we had two children. The booking office told us that the water was too rough -however everyone else that had booked tickets was able...More

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    Adrienne W, Manager at Ernest Kemp Cruises, responded to this reviewResponded 16 March 2018

    Dear Shannon M, Firstly thank you for taking the time to write, we do appreciate your feedback. I do apologise if you thought you were turned away because of the children. This is certainly not the case, we enjoy and cater for children on our...More

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    Great swim and great sights!

    The captain of the Ernest Kemp was a delightful fellow, who was very knowledgeable of the Lake. The cruise allowed for some delicious refreshments, both beverages and food, which was of excellent quality, and overall the journey and destination was fascinating! Definitely worth a visit.

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile
    Cool carvings

    The Ernest Kemp cruise is the best way to get up close to the Lake Taupo rock carvings.We went on a fine day and sat up front to get the best view. Free tea, coffee and biscuit's rounded off a great morning.

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    TasmanianRed
    21 April 2016|
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    Response from Helen6161 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes it does, and you can help yourself to free hot drinks and biscuits. Very safe when travelling with young children.
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    CazRiyadh
    11 November 2015|
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    Response from Carol58a | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, sorry but we rang the staff of Ernest Kemp when we arrived in Taupo. They were wonderful and extremely helpful. It is definitely a must do when in Taupo. Enjoy!
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