Welcome to New Zealand's only coal fired paddle steamer, Waimarie

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

Great cruise, scenery and history. Excellent staff... fun and friendly. Highly recommended for the young and old

Stephen Kennedy

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

Amazing ride in a vintage steam boat. The views were beutiful and the staff will take photos of you in the engine room, on deck and while holding the captain's wheel.

abdullah alhaidari

A lovely peaceful gentle journey up the wanganui river. Lovely staff great captain. The homing pigeons are just lovely.

Bronwyn O'Hagan

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

Couldn't have asked for a more special experience than the Waimarie on New Year's Eve. A trip to remember! Would strongly recommend to anyone visiting Whanganui

Aoidin Murphy

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

Gareth Davies

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

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