'NEW Two-hour Cafe Lunch Cruise'
Waikato River Explorer

Mother's Day Family Cruise/Meal Special
Waikato River Explorer

Saturday Afternoon Cruise & Wine Tasting
Waikato River Explorer

Daily Scheduled return cruises

Enjoy a relaxing scenic boat cruise and spectacular views of the Waikato river and Hamilton city while enjoying our on board Cafe & Bar NB: Not available Mondays in Winter

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.

Lunch Menu Options.pdf

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 our City Jetty at 3:20pm each Saturday

Waikato Museum to Hamilton Gardens Ferry

Departing hourly 11am-3pm from Hamilton Gardens & 10:20am - 4:20am from the Museum, enjoy two of the cities top attractions by river. The upstream trip to the Gardens takes 35 minutes and the downstream return takes 20 minutes.

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.