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Meet the Crew
The Vessels
The Waikato Region
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Cruises/Timetables
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Group Cruises & Events
Catering Options
Café & Bar
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Group charters!
Celebrate with friends or workmates on the mighty Waikato!
Food & Beverages packages available for groups of up to 35 people **RETURNING 28.9.2022**
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Hamilton Gardens - Waikato Museum Ferry for group hire!
Transport your group from the city to the gardens or further ... with room for up to 27 people seated onboard **RETURNING 28.9.2022**
Quick & Easy!
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Cafe Cruises departing Waikato Museum
Departures Wednesday - Saturday from the New Waikato Museum Jetty; 12:30 & 3pm + an additional sailing @ 5:30pm Fri & Sat. **Returning Wednesday 28th September 2022**
It's the most unique Cafe in town!
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Café Cruises
Enjoy a relaxing scenic boat cruise and spectacular views of the Waikato River and Hamilton city while enjoying hot and cold meals on board from our Floating Café & Bar.
VACCINE PASSES REQUIRED
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River Ferry
Rapid transport for hire
VACCINE PASSES NOT REQUIRED
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Group Events
Waikato River Explorer is great for corporate events, client functions, staff dinners and class trips.
Departing from Waikato Museum in the heart of the city
Vaccine Passes not required if hiring the entire vessel
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Onboard Cafe Bar
With a fully licensed cafe & bar there are many different dining options aboard the Waikato River Explorer.
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Experience the beauty and tranquil water of the Waikato River on the Waikato River Explorer
Come and experience the Cafe with the best views in the Waikato and enjoy a relaxing cruise on New Zealand's longest waterway flowing through
Hamilton
, New Zealand's largest inland city.
Waikato River Explorer is a great option for corporate events,
client functions
, staff dinners or just a leisurely cruise with family and friends.
Bookings essential on all sailings to avoid disappointment. See you on the river ...
About Waikato River Explorer
Established in 2012 by a group of Hamilton Business people, our mission is to open up this magnificent inland waterway to everyone. Our vessels are out on the river year-round and our amazing skippers and Crew are ready to show our river off to you.
Experience the beauty of the Waikato river from the Waikato River Explorer.
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to book your scenic cruise or enquire about your Waikato event today.