New Zealands only winery tour by boat

Season closes end of May

Based in Cromwell we offer full-day winery tours to three Central Otago Cellar doors.

This one-of-a-kind day out is perfect for couples or as a group activity.

Experience a winery tour with a difference built around creating memories.

Full day cruise itinerary

What's included in a full-day winery cruise?

  • A full day guided experience with NZ's only winery tour by boat
  • Visits to three Central Otago cellar doors
  • Three scenic cruises, one between each venue
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off anywhere in the Cromwell area.
  • Complimentary tastings at our first winery stop
  • Interested in keeping your day going? Choose to be dropped at a Penny Black, Cromwell's waterfront Cocktail bar
Cromwell Winery Cruises boat tour with scenic views of vineyards and water, featuring a captain at the helm.

Proudly Locally owned and operated

Your ticket purchase will go a long way to supporting what has been a dream years in the making. This is the first ever winery tour by boat in New Zealand, so come and find out what we have all been missing.

Our wineries partners

Matt Connell Wines

Matt Connell Wines develop wines that are different by design and showcase special growers, sites and stories and exude richness of flavour, complexity, and balance. Locally owned and operated they give a great feel for Central Otago wines

Matt Connell Wines website

Carrick

Carrick offers a stunning outlook over the Banockburn inlet. Choose from Estate, Limited Release, and Library Tastings, guided by their knowledgeable team, or enjoy a self-guided tasting flight at your own pace. Decide between delicious gourmet pizza or something from the chefs in the restaurant

Carrick's website
Trial Cruise - Cromwell Winery Cruises

Cloudy Bay

Cromwell is home to Cloudy Bay's Central Otago Pinot Noir. On offer is the full Cloudy Bay wine portfolio for tasting. Tasting experiences, these must be booked in advance, however light snacks and drinks are available anytime. Cloudy Bay is a name many of our local and international guests will recognise

Cloudy Bay's website

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What our customers say

Read reviews from our happy customers

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Dan Bishop

We were very honoured to be the first international guests on the new Cromwell Winery Cruise. We were picked up promptly from our accommodation north of Cromwell at Pisa Moorings. The tour van is smart, spacious and comfortable. Then it was on to a very bougie boat, which was very comfortable and sophisticated with reclining leather (?) seats and plenty of room. Not much protection from the elements though, so you may need a raincoat, or hat, sunnies and sunscreen, depending on the weather. The three wineries were all first class, with delicious wines and attentive staff. Note at the second winery you need to either book lunch in advance or go with the pizza (delicious!). With the third winery you need to book the wine tasting separately. Note also at the first two you need to be able to walk uphill on a gravel path for 10 minutes or so from where the boat pulls in, so appropriate fitness and footwear is needed. The entrepreneur who founded and now runs the business is Sam, who was great to deal with, super organized and very friendly. He had lots of interesting history and knowledge to share as well during the day. We ended up at Penny Black in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct at the end of the afternoon. The cocktails, wine and food there were awesome. Later in the evening Sam was kind enough to rescue us when we needed a ride home and there were no taxis to be found in Cromwell. What a superstar! We wish him well in his new and original tourism venture!

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Tammy Wilson

What a good day out! We are a group of 5 adults and a baby. We had the boat to ourselves on a private cruise and Sam was very informative and accommodating. Fully recommend this company.

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Kaye Brown

Just New, But very well run and organised. Would recommend