NEW ZEALAND RIVER CRUISES
A river gives you one good window a day and it is easy to spend it on the wrong boat. These 15 new zealand river cruises are the ones that repay the window, with the fare, the hours aboard and the pier for each.
Ride the Shotover River through narrow canyons, rapids, and 360-degree spins on Queenstown’s thrilling 25-minute jet boat adventure.
“SO FUN, you don’t get as wet as you’d think but you definitely get sprayed. Loved every minute of it”
KJet’s Queenstown jet boat ride blends 360-degree spins, river runs, mountain views, heated rails, and strong value in one hour.
“Very thrilling and adrenaline fueled activity. It was beautiful weather and we had a blast. Our Driver/Guide Charles was fantastic and very professional.”
Review of Taupo’s 35-minute Waikato River jet boat ride, with rapids, canyon spins, family details, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Well delivered boat ride, great fun, great staff. Busts of speed and turns, over rapids several times, stationary river facts were given at appropriate points.”
Review of Shotover Jet’s Queenstown canyon ride, with 360-degree spins, white-water thrills, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“misuzu was an awesome boat captain and this thrill is a must do”
Ride the Dart River through Mt Aspiring National Park with scenic transport, Māori history, expert guides, 360 spins, and practical tips.
“It was a thrilling experience, totally worth the money! Pedro, our jet boat driver was such an amazing guy, he took good care of us, did some thrilling stunts on the water and gave lots of good info. Would do it again!”
Combine a Dart River jet boat ride, Funyak paddle, wilderness lunch, and Paradise Valley tour on a full-day trip from Queenstown.
“Very good activity, very smooth day from pick up to drop off. Good thing that they provide all the gear for the day so you don’t need to worry about getting your clothes wet. Very nice and professional instructors (funyak and jetboat). Very good picnic in the wild, with quality food and vegetarian options! Would recommend.”
Ride a jet boat and raft the Kawarau River near Queenstown, with rapids, cliff jumping, film scenery, and warm gear for first-timers.
“It was extremely amazing, enjoyed every bit of it. Morgan was our guide and she was absolutely amazing and made the experience even better with her jokes.”
Review of the Dart River wilderness jet boat from Queenstown, with Glenorchy transport, costs, scenery, guides, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“A stunning day. Majestic scenery. A must do. An amazing experience. Thank you Dean for your skill, stories and sharing. A very special life adventure. Thank you.”
Review of Akaroa’s Christchurch city tour and Waimakariri jet boat ride, with scenic views, timing advice, price, and practical tips.
“Thr tour was informative. The driver was knowledgable. Only problem was the weather. Due to the level of the river we had to change our day. There was a cold spell so summer in New Zealand was cold and raining. Had to change the Jet Boat trip to a trip to the Antarctic Center which was great. We got a back door tour of the center from a very helpful quide. The day was a little rushed due to changes in our cruise ship times and seemed a little chaotic initially when we got to the meeting spot. We got the change in cost back during the day as the…”
Feel the Waikato River roar on a 45-minute Camjet ride with 360-degree spins, Cambridge Gorge views, wildlife stories, and V8 power.
“Aaron our guide was excellent very informative, had an excellent time.”
Cruise the Waikato River from Cambridge, see Karapiro Dam, waterfalls, wildlife, and enjoy a gentle or thrilling one-hour jet boat ride.
“Fantastic trip, we highly recommend it. Arran was informative and great fun. The trip was beautiful and had some great adrenaline bits added in too. Definitely well worth the money”
Review of Fiordland Jet’s Te Anau jet boat and bike tour, with Lake Manapouri views, forest walks, local stories, and practical tips.
“What a great experience! Not the jet boat I was expecting after doing the Shotover years ago and that was a good thing. While there were spins, there was also more cruising, pausing to tell stories about the area, the opportunity to get off in Shallow Bay to explore and appreciate the area more. Alex was a great guide, great energy, storytelling and was just fun. We had planned to bike back but the rain poured down just as we were about to hop on the bikes. The team happily gave us a ride back to Te Anau and were happy for us to take the bikes out later. We…”
Explore Kerikeri River by quiet electric boat, spot wildlife, and enjoy an easy self-drive outing for up to four people.
“Very pleasant, gentle ride along the estuary and out into the harbor at Kerikeri. Boats were incredibly quiet, enabling close approaches to birds and other wildlife along the bank. The estuary has a 5mph speed limit, and the boats are accordingly Read more”
Cruise Auckland’s Upper Waitematā Harbour to historic Riverhead Tavern, with bridge views, commentary, lunch time, and a licensed bar.
“most recommended little excursion for anyone visiting Auckland, great value and experience.”
Ride the Waimakariri River from Christchurch on a jet boat with hotel pickup, mountain views, spins, and flexible half or full-day options.
“I was canceled by the waimak Gorge Jet Boating and did not refund money yet. It was planned trip and sudden cancellation make us frustrated.”
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