Terms and Conditions

Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unseen circumstances. Customers will receive a full refund within 48 hours notice of cancellation. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Social Distancing

Please maintain a minimum of 1 metre from other guests and our operational team.

Sanitising

We request that you make use of the hand sanitiser made available the Riverboat Centre and on the vessel.

Frequent Cleaning

We regularly clean all high frequency touch points across the Riverboat Centre and on the vessel.

What our other guests have said

Thank you for a fantastic experience and trip with an awesome team, thoroughly recommend it.

Gareth Davies

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

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

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

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

We couldn't have had a better experience! Beautiful scenery, friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help. We will be doing this trip every year without a doubt. Highly recommended!

Stacey Bell

Great Family Experience A great family day out with family from the UK. A leisurely day trip in fantastic weather showing beautiful scenery. Fantastic crew who looked after us and kept us informed of key points of interest. Just a gentle happy time.

ukrokeby

Enjoyable experience Was a lovely authentic steamboat ride across the river in Wanganui. Great to see a piece of NZ history and learn a bit about Wanganui. The tour was lovely, and the views were great. You can even enjoy a drink on the boat while you enjoy the view.

Lillottie12

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

A peaceful delight The 2-hour trip was a delight. Interesting commentary and the ability to get down to the engine. Friendly and informative crew too. And you can buy beers!

William H