Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

Board at Te Anau’s historic wharf and step onto Faith, a 1935 motor yacht with the character and craftsmanship of the 1930s still at the heart of the experience. This evening cruise on Lake Te Anau is paced for quiet enjoyment, with time to settle in and watch the light change across the lake as the day moves toward sunset.

As Faith enters the sheltered coves of Lake Te Anau, there are constant photo opportunities and a close sense of the lake’s changing shoreline. The crew drops anchor in a remote bay chosen by the captain, then turns off the engine so you can sit back and listen to the natural sounds around you. It is a calm pause that gives the cruise its distinctive feel.

Afternoon tea and refreshments are served on board while you relax at anchor. Drinks include wine, beer, champagne and non-alcoholic options. The setting, the stillness and the heritage of the yacht combine to create an evening that feels both refined and unhurried, with Te Anau and Lake Te Anau providing the backdrop throughout.