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Forget following someone else’s itinerary. A private charter with Cruise Te Anau is created entirely around you.
Lake Te Anau has three spectacular fiords—North Fiord, Middle Fiord and South Fiord—and we can take you into any of them. You choose where you want to explore, when you want to leave and what you want to experience along the way.
Not sure which fiord to choose? Tell Chris or Erica what you are looking for, and we will recommend the best destination based on your interests, available time and the conditions on the day.
Head deep into the wilderness, chase waterfalls, step ashore on a secluded beach, walk through native forest, stop for a wilderness picnic or find somewhere spectacular and enjoy the silence. With the whole boat reserved for your group, the pace, route and experience are shaped around you.
Celebrating something special? We create unforgettable private cruises for marriage proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, honeymoons and family occasions. Tell us what you are planning—or let us help you plan the surprise. We can find the setting, help with timing and take care of the details that turn a great idea into a story you will tell forever.
Want to go fishing? Join Chris or Erica for a private fishing charter on Lake Te Anau. Troll or fly fish for brown trout, rainbow trout or landlocked salmon while surrounded by the mountains of Fiordland National Park. Whether you are an experienced angler or holding a rod for the first time, we can tailor the day to your ability and interests.
Looking for something completely different? Talk to us about photography trips, family adventures, corporate days, remote drop-offs, hunting access, beach landings, waterfall experiences, wilderness BBQs or extended journeys across Lake Te Anau.
There are no other guests and no standard tour script. Just your chosen group, your skipper and the freedom to explore Fiordland your way.
Cruise Te Anau is owner-operated by Chris and Erica. We know Lake Te Anau’s three fiords, understand how quickly conditions can change and know where to go when you want something beyond the usual visitor experience.
Do not settle for a standard cruise when we can build an adventure around you.
You have the request. We will make it happen.
Build your private Fiordland experience
Tell us what you want
Share your idea, preferred fiord, group size, departure time and anything you would love to include.
Choose your destination
Explore North Fiord, Middle Fiord or South Fiord—or ask Chris or Erica which one best suits the experience you want.
We build the adventure
We will create a private charter around your interests, timing, the season and the best available conditions.
Step aboard in Te Anau
Depart directly from the Kepler Water Taxi Wharf on the Te Anau lakefront.
Experience Fiordland your way
Fish, explore, celebrate, photograph, walk, land on a beach or head deep into the wilderness—the trip belongs to your group.
Every private charter is subject to weather, lake conditions, access requirements and safe operating limits. That is part of experiencing real Fiordland—and why having experienced local skippers matters.
- Exploring North Fiord, Middle Fiord or South Fiord
- Choosing a departure time that suits your plans
- A marriage proposal in an unforgettable location
- Birthdays, anniversaries and milestone celebrations
- Trout or salmon fishing on Lake Te Anau
- Close-up waterfall experiences
- Secluded beach landings
- Guided native forest walks
- Photography and sightseeing charters
- Wilderness picnics or BBQs
- Family and friends’ adventures
- Corporate or team experiences
- Remote access and drop-offs
- Hunting and fishing transport
- A completely original idea of your own
- Marriage proposals and romantic surprises
- Birthdays, anniversaries and milestone celebrations
- Families and groups of friends
- Private Lake Te Anau fishing trips
- Photographers and content creators
- Corporate groups and team days
- Travellers wanting a personal, unhurried Fiordland experience
- Anyone with an idea that does not fit into a standard tour
Stop thinking about it. Start planning it.
Choose your fiord. Choose your people. Choose your time.
Then tell us what you want to make happen.
Contact Cruise Te Anau and let’s create your private Fiordland adventure.
