Event Cruises
Paddle Steamer Waimarie has been known to throw a shin dig or two over her lifetime - If you are looking to do something a little different on board check out the variety of events, we have on board each year.
Explore our Cruises
Cruising at 11am
Cruising at 11 - Ūpokongaro Stop Over
Santa Cruise - 17 December 2023
Jazz Cruises - 19 & 20 January 2024
Fathers Day Cruise
Vintage Cruise - 20 January 2024
Steampunk Cruise - 21 January 2024
Country & Western Cruise - 17 Feb 2024
Coffee & Cake Cruise - 27 March 2024
Easter Bunny Cruise - 31 March 2024
Princess & Pirate Cruise - 17 April 2024
ANZAC Day Cruise - 25 April 2024
Mother's Day Cruise - 12 May 2024
What our other guests have said
Don't miss this 2 hour cruise on the river if you are in Wanganui. Fantastic trip, friendly and very knowledgeable crew. Museum also very cool. loved it
Ruth Bowater
Fabulous 2 hour cruise Crew amazing and helpful loved loved loved it I say this is a must see in Wanganui The weather was perfect too
Trish Hill
The only coal fired paddle steamer in New Zealand. Journey an hour up the Whanganui river as far as the Upongongaro church. A ride that was once a mainstay of 19th century travel. A great experience. Highly recommended.
John Sherborne
Fantastic experience. Even had homing pigeons on board that they released when we got to the farthest point from the beginning. Great little cafe/bar on board also.
Simon Cope
Awesome experience. So glad I did it. Stunning views of the river and surrounds. It was fantastic hearing and seeing the history of this old steamer. Couldn't have had friendlier or more helpful staff.
Nico Doodeman
Such a nice time on board! Two kids loved it! Got to pat the homing pigeons and watch the engineer shovel coal to the firebox.. friendly deckhand made the kids day with the lollipops! Thanks to all the crew for a fun trip
Karen Shaw
Thank you for letting us have our wedding on board the whole atmosphere and the friendliness of the crew and manager made it a great memorable experience for us we couldn't have had a better place to get married
Shane Burrell
Whanganui, voted most beautiful small city and steaming along the river you can tell why. Went on the jazz cruise and it was delightful, great music and a very friendly crew. I would recommend this to anyone.
Geoff Zuy
Fantastic - must do - Whanganui experience. It's a lovely trip with so much to see and lots of interesting information too. Wave out on your trip - locals love it too. You'll be thrilled you had this fantastic experience - guarantee it
Rebecca NZ
Thank you for a fantastic experience and trip with an awesome team, thoroughly recommend it.
Gareth Davies