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1-Hour Ruby Island Cruise and Walk from Wanaka
Badge of ExcellenceWanaka, New Zealand
- 1 hour
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
For travelers short on time in Wanaka, this one-hour cruise and walk to Ruby Island is an ideal way to experience the lake and mountains. Glide across Lake Wanaka to Ruby Island in comfort on a luxury catamaran. There, enjoy an easy walk to lookout points that are great places to take pictures from. Families and senior travelers will enjoy this tour, as it’s suitable for all levels of mobility.
- A small-group tour for a peaceful experience
- Suitable for a range of abilities and fitness levels
- Take a self-guided walk on Ruby Island
- An easy quick trip to enjoy nature and take photos
What's Included
- Guided Island walk
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Wanaka MarinaLakeside Road, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
You will board your vessel from the Wanaka Marina. The access is at 100 Lakeside Rd Wanaka. Please be at the departure point before 12.45 pm. If you are not present at 12.45 pm, you may not be able to join the cruise. Parking may or may not be available at the marina. Arrive early to check.
Start time
01:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Lake Wanaka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
24 reviews
Oliver_M, Feb 2024
The tour organised called me 25 minutes before the boat was due to depart, and said the tour hadn't met the minimal number of guests to run, so that it was cancelled. He did kindly offer a free upgrade to a longer tour departing later that day, however this didn't fit with our schedule.
It would have been nice if we had been notified sooner. He could have called earlier that day and said it was looking unlikely the tour would run due to lower numbers, FYI. (We would have not waited around in town that day had we of known.)
Response from Host, Feb 2024
My apology Oliver, I'll speak to the skipper about this issue. It is rare that we must cancel a cruise and we normally try to inform guests at least 1 hour prior to departure in such cases.
Neal_M, Jan 2023
Nice boat trip…island walk and tour with guide. Was expecting to stay on island a little longer, but pleasant for value of ticket.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thanks Neal. That's good to know. We are currently on Ruby for 40 minutes with our new fast boat. Time does fly by on Islands!
Andrew_P, Aug 2022
Tim the operator was very informative and friendly. Had a great time and this is a must do experience in Wanala.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi thanks Andrew. We hope to see you back this way again.
Pip_R, Oct 2020
Perfect for the kids! Not too long. The guide was fantastic. She had so much knowledge about ruby island and the surrounding area.
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