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Kewpie Cruises - One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Step aboard the iconic KEWPIE for an incredible scenic cruise over the beautiful waters of Tauranga Harbour.
Step aboard the iconic KEWPIE for an incredible scenic cruise over the beautiful waters of Tauranga Harbour.
Highlights
- Stunning scenic cruise through Tauranga's inner harbour departing hourly from the historical Pilot Wharf
- Discover the Statue of Tangaroa - God of the Sea in Maori culture
- Possibility to see the region's seasonal marine wildlife including blue penguins, sea birds and NZ fur seals!
- Check out the cargo and container ships or visiting cruise ships
- Includes a Hop-on hop-off Matakana Island beach visit
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: If conditions allow, there is the possibility of visiting the island of Matakana where you can explore secluded islands and take a dip in the crystal clear waters. The professional KEWPIE crew can pick you up for the return journey on the next tour. Please note this service is only possible for earlier trips at 11am or 12pm and is based solely on skippers discretion, subject to wind and weather. It is not part of the cruise, but is only an option if possible.
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.
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- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$40.00
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$27.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$24.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Youth$20.00
- Child Free
- Additional Child$5.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Lovely Cruise
Lynette GREENWOOD from
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Lovely Cruise
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Kewpie Cruise
natzemei from
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Great Trip
Stu Rangi from
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Great Trip
Stu Rangi from
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Great Trip
Stu Rangi from
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100% recommend!
emmap14 from
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100% recommend!
emmap14 from
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100% recommend!
emmap14 from
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Kewpie Fun
Amit & Sunita Patel from
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Fun in the Bay
Karina Wilde from
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Fun in the Bay
Karina Wilde from
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Fun in the Bay
Karina Wilde from
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Lovely cruise around the inner harbour
Diane Carss from
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Good outing for family
Petro Geldenhuys from
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Good outing for family
Petro Geldenhuys from
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Brilliant
Sue Jerg from
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Brilliant
Sue Jerg from
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Brilliant
Sue Jerg from
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Average Harbour cruise.
shayne69 from
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Average Harbour cruise.
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Average Harbour cruise.
shayne69 from
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Tauranga harbour cruise
stephenb2 from
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Tauranga harbour cruise
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Tauranga harbour cruise
stephenb2 from
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Amazing
elainem5 from
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Very good
tylerl1 from
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Awesome experience
Landrie Bredenhann from
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Kewpie tour
Eileen Matthews from
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Kewpie tour
Eileen Matthews from
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Kewpie Time
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Kewpie Time
kathyj1 from
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Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from
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Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from
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Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from
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Must do in Tauranga
Marie from
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Must do in Tauranga
Marie from
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A great trip on Kewpie.
dennisr3 from
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Kewpie
fanap from
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Fantastic outing
hisroyalredness from
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So scenic
Ayla Baker from
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So scenic
Ayla Baker from
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Very enjoyable
Gerda De Kleijne from
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Very enjoyable
Gerda De Kleijne from
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Would go again!
Lisa Traill from
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Would go again!
Lisa Traill from
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Would go again!
Lisa Traill from
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Matakana Island beach
shona from
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Lovely outing
leneg from
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Lovely outing
leneg from
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Don’t think twice, just DO it
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Don’t think twice, just DO it
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Don’t think twice, just DO it
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Great trip
Barbra from
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Great trip
Barbra from
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Great trip
Barbra from
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Perfect
Susan Ryan from
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Perfect
Susan Ryan from
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Do It Tour
Paul from
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Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from
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Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from
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Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from
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5 out of 5
Arun Kaushish from
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
Arun Kaushish from
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Just do it !
Marie McGrail from
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Best $$ spent
Denise from
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Best $$ spent
Denise from
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Loved it! ?
Jasmine from
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Loved it! ?
Jasmine from
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Loved it! ?
Jasmine from
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A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from
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A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from
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A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from
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Awesome little cruise
Matyas from
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Awesome little cruise
Matyas from
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Great trip with young family!
emmap14 from
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Great trip with young family!
emmap14 from
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Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
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Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
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Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
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Scencery
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Scencery
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Scencery
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Great with littlies in tow
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Amelia from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026
Best Trip in Tauranga
I did this cruise when I first moved to Tauranga back in 2014 and loved the cruise around Matakana, the Mount and the port. Great "lay of the land" cruise. We did it again when family visited in 2026 and it was a highlight of their stay. Our Captain Berndt and his assistant were super friendly and knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed all of the commentary from Berndt throughout the cruise. I might just do the cruise for fun with the family sometime and spend the day at Matakana Island for a little island holiday. Thanks guys for showing my family a great time! Best of luck to Patrick off to the Navy next year! You'll be great on those Super Yachts in Europe!
Melanie Winn from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2026
School Holiday Fun
My husband and I took our grandsons on the 1 hour harbour tour on the Kewpie. It was a lovely experience for them and very enjoyable for us seeing the harbour and surrounds from a different view. It was also very informative with our skipper pointing out places of interest we have seen for 20 years but not really known much about. She and her assistant were excellent hosts. Thank you.
Renay Berling from New Zealand wrote on 25 January 2021
Disappointing cruise
I went on the cruise yesterday as I was visiting Tauranga with my 2 son's from Auckland .we spent more time circling and waiting just outside the harbor as other bigger vessels we passing by..The Kewpie only went as far as the little white beach to pick up passengers.I spent over 70$ for 3 adults and it wasn't worth it...not sure i will be using them again. A few yrs ago I went on the same cruise and we went much further..more enjoyable and informative then...
From Kewpie Cruises - One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Sorry to hear you were disappointed with the cruise. This is a working port and occasionally we have to wait for passing ships as in the interests of a safe passage for our passengers as Im sure you wouldnt want to run down by a large ship entering or exiting the harbour. The route the cruise takes hasnt changed at all and stopping at Matakana to drop off and pick up passengers has always been an option that many people enjoy.
alexac from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025
Will go again
Great cruise, friendly and knowledgeable crew. Will definitely do this again.
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Lynette GREENWOOD from New Zealand wrote on 10 January 2026
Lovely Cruise
Really enjoyed the hour cruise, was so relaxing & beautiful. The coffee was really good to buy.