This cruiser blew my expectations out of the water. We had a 3 week holiday and did many things. This 3 hour cruise on Kindred Spirit is one of my best memories. ALL of us on the cruise jumped off near the carvings and took a loooong swim in the freezing but beautiful water. Our guide (forgot your name matey - sorry) was excellent and very entertaining.

Great time on the boat, swimming close to the maori rock. Very friendly staff, beautiful cruise.

A stunning experience. We enjoyed the spectacular scenery and found the commentary fascinating.

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip aboard Barbary. Our captain, Jamie, was very entertaining and informative. We had beautiful weather, although the wind was lacking so we motored more than sailed. The kids loved a chance to steer the ship.

I went on this tour as an afternoon activity and enjoyed my time. The skipper was funny and open to communicate if you want to but was also happy to just let you relax and have some pizza and a free drink. Considering this and the 2:30h sail the pricing is more than fair. Sadly we didn't have the best sailing weather so we had the supporting engine on most of the time and it was a bit too cold for the swimming stop, which would have probably added to the experience. The rock carvings itself are a good but not spectacular sight, though I was disappointed by their short age (1970s) as I expected something more historical. All in all this trip is really good value for money for anyone interested in sailing Lake Taupo!

Really enjoyed our sail, great value for money. Very relaxing and interesting too Loved being powered by wind or electric - very peaceful and no fumes! We didn’t go on sunset cruise in the end but went the next morning.

We had a very good experience! Beautiful landscapes, friendly captain and amazing weather on the top! I recommend :)

What a fabulous way to spend time on such a beautiful Lake. The captain, Kerry, was friendly and overflowing with local knowledge. My husband and I could not recommend this highly enough!!

Loved our experience and my whole family had a wonderful time on the lake. The carvings were easy to see and it was up to our expectations! Great afternoon out and highly recommend this boat.

We travelled from Australia in hope of getting to learn the maori culture. And that we did! The cruise out to the maori rocks was a good start in learning about the area and history of the lake. The captain was very thourough in explaining the different parts of the lake and the first colonys on the lake sides and also his description of the maori rocks. I would definately recommend my friends and family to experience the tour on board the Ernest Kemp. Thouroughly enjoyed by myself and family.

It’s exactly what you pay for, totally worth it.......

The trip was memorable with the whole family on board and of course with the amazing staff on board too.

Even though the water was a bit rough, the experience was great! Big shout out to the crew, Craig and the Skipper. Got to meet people from different parts of the world which was lovely. Stopped for a swim in this beautiful cozy little spot. So glad we booked ourselves on this 2.5 hour trip. Was definitely worth the money. Memories to take home for sure ??

We had a great trip out to see the carvings. Would totally recomend!

We did the sunset cruise and what an amazing experience it was! David is an experienced skipper and wonderful host. The Moari rock carvings were beautiful and the sunset just gorgeous. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable experience!

This was the second time we have cruised to the Maori carvings on Lake Taupo with Ernest Kemp cruise and it was just as amazing as the first time. The crew are wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. The boat is just gorgeous and offers shelter from the sun, wind or rain. Would highly recommend using this company.

We enjoyed our trip on the very well maintained Ernest Kemp. It was rough out in the lake and that led to excitement, and wet sneakers for some. The captain manouvered the boat very well and the carvings are stunning.

We had wonderful time on Sail Barbary, it was a perfect trip! Highly recommend it!

Great skipper and so informative. Staff were all excellent and so much fun

We did the 10.30 am weather was warm but breeze on boat cold - rug up! It was a very pleasant cruise out to carvings & the skipper got the boat in so close - so everyone on board got a great shot. The crew of Ian & Judy were fantastic- very personal experience.

Sailing on Barbary to the Maori Rock Carvings was fantastic, although we didn't have the nicest weather, Barbary was a very smooth sail through Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings. Our captain, Sarah, was a skilled yachtsman who told us about the area and the boat. The Maori Carvings were beautiful to see and a must do if you are in the area. Thank you!

Even though the weather was beautiful, the lake was a bit rough for sailing but the skipper and his mate made it enjoyable and we were more impressed with the hospitality. My family and I took the afternoon cruise and we packed a picnic not realising that the trip included pizza and drinks and for what we paid through Bookme.com this was just the icing on the whole trip. Absolutely worth the money and would recommend the experience to anyone who is passing through or staying in Taupo.

You can enjoy a lot the experience with the boat and the beautiful view! Take a time for to do this trip! Tks guys!

Absolutely amazing. We learned so much about the carvings and the lake/volcano itself. The experienced captain got us to the carvings in not ideal conditions but you wouldn’t have known. She was brilliant and it was a smooth journey. The kids were entertained at all times with activities and snacks provided onboard.

Beautiful day to be out on the lake. Great hosts, friendly staff and a great commentary, enjoyed the hot drink and muffin. It was nice having an option to purchase something from the bar also. Thanks for a lovely afternoon, perfect activity for our girls weekend away.

A very nice trip, highly recommended!! The captain is very nice, pizza was yummy. Such a beautiful scenarios!!

A great couple of hours cruising out to see the Maori carvings. Free tea and coffee Very pleasant staff A great way to pass a couple of hours Well recommended Value for money

Very good experience and staff are so friendly. Will be back again.......

The tour excellent and super friendly staff, they gave me a blanket because it was very cold outside!

Great trip, staff on board very attentive and good service! Great value two hour trip. Would recommend to anyone.

Great trip, staff were amazing. Tea/coffee and cookies complimentary Nice to learn about the lake and it’s history The carvings are amazing to see Highly recommend

A wonderful yacht journey with a fabulous host who kept us all relaxed and smiling. She was informative and the whole experience was an absolute dream! Highly recommended!

Had a great time the lake was so calm beautiful sights

Me and my fiancé had a great time. The guide Kerry was friendly and really knowledgeable about the area. It was a relaxing and fun evening on the water with wine, food and good company.

Highly recommended

I think it's our 3rd time now but every time we come to Taupo we never missed cruising with Ernest Kamp wether it's summer or winter Very relaxing trip and great customer service. 100% highly recommended A must do when you are in Taupo. 5 Star!!!!! AAAAA+++++

Cute boat and very pleasant staff. Great value for money with complimentary pizza and a wine or beer. The carvings weren’t what I expected but still worth a look. We were aware you could go for a quick swim or bring well behaved dogs along so bring your togs and dogs! Definitely recommend.