Good to know
- Tickets
- Prices vary; check the official website.
- Time needed
- Allow 2 hours for a standard cruise.
- Best time
- Morning sailings avoid stronger afternoon winds.
- Getting there
- Board at the Queenstown Steamer Wharf in central Queenstown.
Itineraries with TSS Earnslaw
TSS Earnslaw is on day 5
Day 5 of Queenstown Adventure
Walter Peak and Arrowtown
How TSS Earnslaw fits into a day.- 10:00TSS EarnslawLake Wakatipu
- 12:00Walter Peak High Country FarmWalter Peak
- 15:30ArrowtownArrowtown
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TSS Earnslaw questions
Is the TSS Earnslaw still operating?
Yes, the vessel runs scheduled cruises on Lake Wakatipu year round.
Can visitors see the engine room?
Passengers are allowed into the engine room on most sailings to watch the coal-fired machinery.
How long does a cruise last?
Typical trips take about one and a half to two hours including return to Queenstown.