Kewpie Cruises

The professional crew aboard KEWPIE will confidently host you for your choice in cruise experiences.

Kewpie Cruises offer a range of affordable cruises in Tauranga for families, corporate functions, stags, hens, birthday parties, and more. There is a licensed bar onboard and we can provide catering at great prices.

Tauranga Harbour Cruises

Scenic Harbour Boat Cruises

From NZD$30.00

• Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
• Location: Tauranga
• Product code: PJY0GT

Stay on board or choose to stop at Matakana Island, at no extra cost. Spend an hour or so on this beautiful island. This is an idyllic beach visit. Beautiful beach walks, fishing, swimming and picnics are popular. Scenic features of our cruise include the Statue of Tangaroa, 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.

GROUP BOOKINGS ONLY

4 Hour Omokoroa Peninsula Cruise

Discover the peninsula of Omokoroa, where you have an option to stay for a while, have lunch or take a walk. Hop off / Hop on. You can disembark at the Omokoroa wharf and dine at the picnic tables in the park or at the boat club. We can cater your lunch on board or bring your own. We Cruise up the calm inner reaches of the Harbour as far as the tide allows to the Peninsula of Omokoroa nestled under the Kaimais. Set amongst a chain of islets Omokoroa is sheltered by Motuhoa island, Rangiwaea island and Matakana island. This sheltered inland waterway is a great place to visit. Omokoroa village has a wharf, a small community shop and café surrounded by manicured park grounds and picnic tables… its a great place for a swim. Return trip is past the southern shores Motuhoa Island and north of Te Puna. The trip features our best diversity of landscapes from untouched white sandy beaches, lush green forests, to small village settlements and in contrast the massive highly developed port infrastructure.

Individual Adults $50.00 (minimum charge for 30 passengers, or $1500)
Youth 12-17yrs $20.00 
Accompanied family < 12yrs FREE (conditions apply)
*Group booking required of 30 - 60 pax. (one payment required)

Private Party Cruise - Your private party aboard your own cruise boat... We have had the best parties on board the iconic KEWPIE. Themed parties, DJ parties, karoke, weddings, birthday parties, reunions, graduations, engagements and all kinds of celebrations, (from age five to a record one hundred and six years old). Strictly no BYO alcohol permitted.

2-3hr cruise $40.00 pp.
Minimum charge  $1200 for up to 30 people and $40.00pp after 30
Can accomodate up to 60 people.
EFTPOS available

Christmas Parties & Work Functions - Celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of summer...As an employer or social club organiser you are always looking for ideas to do something fun and different that will bring your team together. A unique venue for Christmas work functions bring your team from work, your social club or good friends to celebrate Christmas, the end of the year and the start of summer ...sun, long nights and fun. We have plenty of room to let the hair down, dance, dine and be merry.

3hr cruise$40.00 pp. (Minimum charge $1200 for up to 30 people and $40.00 pp over 30) 
Can accomodate up to 60 people
EFTPOS available

Stag & Hens Nights - With full bar facilities including cold beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Nespresso Coffee is available. EFTPOS available.

Catering is available with a fantastic variety from snags with dipping sauce , burgers to fine dining and everything in between. All created and served by our chefs. Alternatively you may wish to supply your own catering finished on our massive BBQ (charges apply).

IT'S PRIVATE... AND YOU CAN STAY TOGETHER

Stags and Hens: A private cruise to get away from the crowds and have some private party time. Girls you can dress up, dance and celebrate. Guys have your own man cave with BBQ beers, good times catching up. The great thing is everyone stays together and you don’t get any hassles. We look after your group.

2hr cruise ($1200 up to 30 people, $40pp after 30)

Corporate - Hospitality Cruises- Great hospitality starts with the host... bring your staff and guests aboard for great hospitality, casual drinks and tasty lunches and dinners. We will showcase Tauranga Port and the scenic beauty of the area within the protected waters of the inner harbour.

3hr cruise $40.00 pp minimum charge $1200 up to 30 after 30 $40pp Incl GST
Max 60 people.

EFTPOS and CREDIT CARD available

Meetings - Team Building- Reward your team...Host a unique meeting. A new place to hold your social/network meetings, AGM or team building exercise. We can provide a wine, beer or your favourite nip from the licensed bar. Hors d'oeuvres: Smoked salmon mousse canapes, finger foods, platters perhaps?

1hr cruise $35.00pp. minimum charge  $700 or 20 pax extra $35pp after 20 incl GST
2hr cruise $35.00 pp. minimum charge  $1050 or 30 pax extra $35pp after 30 incl GST

EFTPOS available

Corporate Breakouts - Breakfast - Take a break... from the meetings and have a relaxing 1hr, 2hr or 3hr scenic cruise. Take the opportunity to see the Tauranga Port infrastructure up close. City to Port.

Perhaps a breakfast meeting on the water. Fresh food, coffee and juices. Let us prepare for a lunch or afternoon tea.. KEWPIE is licensed with full bar facilities including cold beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Nespresso Coffee is also available. We an cater for up to 100 people

1hr cruise $35.00 pp. minimum charge $700 for up to 20 pax  incl GST (after 20 extra $35 pp)
2hr cruise $35.00 pp. minimum charge $1050 for up to 30 pax incl GST (after 30 extra $35pp)
3hr cruise $40.00 pp. minimum charge $1200 for up to 30 pax inc GST (after 30 extra $30pp)

EFTPOS and CREDIT CARD available

Education, School Trips & Holiday Programs - Teachers and Care givers cruise free (conditions apply). We want your group to have a fun experience in Tauranga on the calm waters of the harbour. Obligations to run a fun but safe field trip is a priority for schools and holiday programs, and the Kewpie crew!. Our staff provide strict guidelines to keep everyone happy and safe at all times.

We are fully licenced to operate with school groups with survey provision by Maritime Safety Authority. We are the only charter boat with child lifejackets for up to 80 children. (Lifejackets are not required to be worn, they are for safety only) and Kewpie boat is fully enclosed, there is no open access to the water.

A lot of children have never had the opportunity to go on a boat. Maybe they have never seen Matakana island...

We will work with your school or holiday program to tailor your requirements. You have the options like a fun cruise with a beach visit and safe swimming. There is an abundance of wildlife including penguins, seabirds, fish and occasional marine mammals all just waiting to be explored.

Or maybe something more educational, geographical and historic...we can provide commentaries on everything about the harbour area and the port. Maybe the kids want to get up close to cruise ships, container ships, tugs.

Consider a Hop off at Matakana island beach for lunch and fun water activities.

SELF CATERING - Bring along your own sandwiches or snacks. Maybe you would like to cook a BBQ $30.00 (gas and cleaning charge applies). You put on the apron...and provide your own catering. Kewpie has a massive 6 burner BBQ for your use. You will need to provide everything you require...the cook...paper plates, napkins, sauces and utensils etc. We will provide bins for disposal of rubbish and food waste.

SUGGESTED CATERING - Kewpie Lunch Box lunch box $15.00 minimum order 20. Selection of fresh made Sandwiches: Chicken lettuce mayo / Beef cheese pickle / Ham egg. Carrot cake slice. Yogurt tub. Biscuits with continuos juice from the self service urn.

Address:

PO Box 5441
Mt Maunganui 3150

Phone: 021 605 965

Fax:

Web: Visit website

• Scenic tours depart from PILOT WHARF Mt Maunganui, Tauranga

• Xmas Functions/Private Tours/Corporate Tours depart from THE STRAND, Tauranga