Kewpie Cruises - One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise

This popular and relaxing cruise journeys through the beautiful inner harbour of Tauranga with the Grand Kaimai range and Mount Maunganui as a stunning backdrop.

The KEWPIE has two cruise decks and plenty of room to soak up the amazing views. It also boasts a fully licensed lounge bar and bar snacks are also available.

Scenic highlights of this great value cruise include:

The Statue of Tangaroa guarding the harbour entrance

A diversity of landscapes from untouched white sandy beaches, lush green forests, islands and small village settlements, contrasted by the massive highly developed port infrastructure

Occasionally you may see some seasonal wildlife on your cruise like blue penguins, sea birds or NZ fur seals

Matakana Island Hop on / Hop off: Why not make a day of it and discover the island of Matakana with our convenient hop on / hop off service? Enjoy the secluded islands white sandy beaches and take a dip in the calm crystal clear waters. The professional KEWPIE crew can pick you up for the return journey on the next tour.

We recommend if you want an island stop off to take one of the first two sailings of the day (11am and 12pm). It’s the skippers call on access to the island dependant on current weather conditions and predicted afternoon forecasts. The skipper will advise you of the last pick up of the day.

Departure Point: Pilot wharf (base of the mountain). Take a leisurely stroll along Pilot Bay esplanade to the base of the Mountain (Mauao). Walk 100 metres along the base track.

Departures Times:

Daily: December to April 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.

School holidays: 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.

Weekends: May to June & October to November 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.