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 ??

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

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.

Considering I dont like water this was a great experience husband loved it for his bday. Skipper was a funny guy so thanku for our experience

It was very amazing my boys enjoyed it loved the maori cravings and the yummy as pizza and drinks and the captain was absolutely awesome thanks heaps for an amazing experience something me and the boys will never forget. Thanks heaps I highly recommend

Would 100% recommend this experience to everyone! The boat was well presented and in immaculate condition. The crew were all super friendly, very knowledgeable and just absolutely fantastic 5 starts for the crew! The views on the journey out were stunning and the rock carving itself was spectacular! Free hot drinks on board as well as alcoholic beverages you can buy, even got a freshly baked warm muffin for the journey back to the harbor!

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.

Had an amazing sailing trip with Sail Fearless! My 4 boys absolutely enjoyed it with the highlight nor only being the beautiful carvings, but being able to jump off the boat and swim in the beautiful crystal clear waters of Taupõ Moana! Thanks crew, definitely recommending to friends and whanau.

A must do! Sarah was a great guide, full of fun and information. The boat is great, and much much better than the noisy engine options, even on an almost windless day. Carvings are very cool, and we had a beautiful swim. Not to be missed!

Loved the flexibility of the skipper. We had a small, friendly bunch to sail with. That made it easy to move about the boat. The pizza aboard was a lovely touch. Our skipper was highly knowledgeable over the area, nz and so many other things. The swabs and bean bags are a great idea. Fortunate to have a spectacular weather. Shame about no wind. Gladly recommend to others

We had a fantastic experience on the Barbary. The weather was great, the commentary from the skipper was great, we were offered a hot drink and a thermal poncho for if it got cold. The carvings were amazing and well worth the trip to see.

Really good fun and informative. It got a bit rough on the return journey but it was even more exciting. Would definitely recommend. We didn’t get time to jump in but the weather wasn’t on our side anyway.

Highly recommended

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.

Relaxing, professional, friendly. Great morning or afternoon out on the lake!

We brought our tickets online only 20 minutes before the last trip for the day (5:00 pm trip) and was by far the highlight of our long weekend! Our guide was awesome, friendly, hospitable and very knowledgeable about the history of Lake Taupo and the Maori rock carvings. The views were breathtaking... We will defiantly be back with friends soon!! Thanks for an amazing experience team!

Had a great time the lake was so calm beautiful sights

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!

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

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+++++

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

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!!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.