Saturday Afternoon Cruise & Wine Tasting
Waikato River Explorer

New Catamaran Riverboat on the river from October 2018 ...
Waikato River Explorer

Time to start planning your end-of-year work event!
Waikato River Explorer

60 - 90 Minute Cafe Cruises

Enjoy a relaxing scenic boat cruise and spectacular views of the Waikato river and Hamilton city while enjoying our on board Cafe & Bar

Wine Tasting Cruises

Enjoy a picturesque return river cruise and wine tasting from Hamilton Gardens through New Zealand's largest inland city.

Group Events

Waikato River Explorer is great for corporate events, client functions, staff dinners and class trips.

Onboard Cafe Bar

With a fully licensed cafe & bar there are many different dining options aboard the Waikato River Explorer.

Experience the beauty and tranquil water of the Waikato River on the Waikato River Explorer

Come and enjoy a relaxing cruise on New Zealand's longest waterway flowing through Hamilton, New Zealand's largest inland city.

With weekly Cafe Cruises, Wine Tasting Cruises or Ferry Trips to events at either Hamilton Gardens or Mystery Creek Events Centre, the 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...

Saturday Afternoon Wine Tasting Cruise!

Departs Hamilton Gardens at 2:30pm each Saturday until 13.10.18. Departs Hamilton Gardens at 1:00pm each Saturday from 20.10.18

Waikato Museum to Hamilton Gardens Ferry

Departing each hour on the half hour daily from October 20th 2018, enjoy two of the cities top attractions by river. The upstream trip to the Gardens takes 20 minutes.

NB: This service operates temporarily from Memorial Park ... a 15-minute walk from the Museum & the city.

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. Click here to book your scenic cruise or enquire about your Waikato event today.