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The Paddle Steamer Waimarie is a truly unique venue for your function, be it a birthday, wedding, Christmas cruise or any special occasion. The Paddle Steamer Waimarie is New Zealand's only authentic coal fired paddle steamer in operation, waiting to delight your guests on your private charter cruise.

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Inclusions:

  • Passenger capacity of 90
  • Two hour private cruise
  • Bookings available October to May
  • Licensed bar with Eftpos

Price:

  • $1,800.00 minimum for two hours, contact us for cruises over two hours
  • A deposit of $720.00 is required to confirm your booking
  • T&Cs apply - Contact us for more detail

Additions:

  • Music, DJ can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Catering - Mini Gourmet Menu options below

 

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Book a private charter for weddings, product launches, community events, birthday parties, conferences, corporate entertaining, Christmas parties, awards ceremonies, reunions, school trips and even operas – we have hosted them all.

We will tailor your function to suit your needs to ensure it’s an occasion your guests will remember.

The Galley has a licensed bar  with Eftpos. We have an awesome local caterer, Mini Gourmet, who can offer you a wide range of menu options including Antipasto Platters that serve up to 30 people, finger foods and buffets.

Please note that BYO food and alcohol is not permitted on any sailings

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What our other guests have said

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

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

Bronwyn O'Hagan

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

Gareth Davies

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

Stephen Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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