Name: Top Cat Charters
Address: 65 Redoubt Street, Taupo, New Zealand
Telephone: 07 378 3444
Price range: $$

Privacy Policy

Information we collect & how we use it

We collect personal information from you, including information about your name and contact information, in order to make bookings.

Besides our staff, we only share this information with REZDY for external processing to make the bookings. We do not share personal information with companies, organisations and individuals outside of Top Cat, Loloma, or REZDY.

Transparency & choice

Providing some information is optional. If you choose not to enter your contact details, we’ll be unable to make bookings.

Information security

Our website is encrypted with SSL to protect Top Cat, Loloma, and our users from unauthorised access to or unauthorised alteration, disclosure or destruction of information we hold.

Accessing & updating your personal information

You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please click here to contact us.

Terms and Conditions

Reservations

All prices stated are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Reservations may be amended to another date or time subject to space and availability. No charge is made for this amendment but any difference in price will need to be paid by the client.

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellations made by the client within 24 hours or on the day of travel are not entitled to a refund.

Top Cat and Loloma Cruises reserve the right to cancel cruise departures, amend timetables, substitute vessels at any time for safety or operational reasons including adverse weather conditions or vessel maintenance. In the event of a cruise being cancelled prior to departure by Top Cat and Loloma Cruises you will be given a full refund or the opportunity to change your booking date.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety for our clients and crew is Top Cat and Loloma’s primary concern. Prior to every cruise departure the Skipper will give a clear safety briefing. Please listen carefully and comply with all aspects of safety advice. All passengers while on one of our vessels must act in a safe and reasonable manner, observe all instructions from crew, not smoke, and not interfere with or use emergency equipment.

Swimming

In summer if conditions allow we stop for passengers to take a swim. Please only swim if you are a competent swimmer.

Liability

Top Cat and Loloma Cruises and its employers will not be responsible for any loss, damage, cost or injury suffered by passengers or loss or damage to a passenger’s property.

Promotional Purposes

Photographs or videos of passengers may be used by Top Cat and Loloma Cruises for promotional purposes. Please advise crew if you do not wish to have your image used.

Liquor License & Laws

Top Cat and Loloma Cruises are fully licensed for sale and supply of alcohol. New Zealand Liquor Laws require consumption and sale strictly to persons 18 years and over. You will be asked for ID so please do not be offended. The Skipper has the right to refuse passengers on board if they are intoxicated. There will be no refund given if a passenger is refused from boarding due to being intoxicated.

Credit Card Details

All credit card payments are processed securely through ANZ Bank New Zealand. Top Cat and Loloma Cruises do not store any credit card information on our servers.

Top Cat Experiences

Loloma Experiences

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A Huge Thank You

I have to thank you for arranging such a great day out. We had an absolutely wonderful family day. The weather was gorgeous and the kids thoroughly enjoyed jumping off the boat and kayaking into shore. BBQing the fish we had caught just finished the day off nicely.
A huge thank you.

Paul and Sam

2017

Wonderful Afternoon Activity

If you're wanting to see the rock carvings, Ernest Kemp is, without a doubt, your best option. Indoor or outdoor seating for all types of weather. Navigates you right up to the carvings on all sides of the boat. Commentary was informative, interesting, and not annoying or overbearing. Boat staff (Ryan?) was very sweet and lovely to talk to. Got the chance to steer the boat (....not very well, being a Captain isn't my calling...). Fed a ton of ducks who flew right up to take the food from our hands! Very cool. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies, wine, beer. Perfect trip for a leisurely afternoon! Highly recommended as a solo couple, or group activity.

Jordan M, Stevensville, Maryland

2017

Contact Us

Call Us

07 378 3444

Find Us

Harbour Booking Office

65 Redoubt Street, Taupo
Berth 2, Taupo Marina

OPEN HOURS

Winter: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Summer: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Teams

Skippers

Ian Cammell

Jordan Bird

Simon Debenham

Crew

Lilly Battell

Linda MacDonald

Rauti Simmonds

Experiences

Top Cat and Loloma are ideal for a day on the lake with friends & family, a unique wedding venue, corporate events, hen & stag parties, fishing & scenic cruises.

Top Cat and Loloma are available to charter by the hour. Use our catering services or BYO food & beverages. Covered BBQ available.

Whatever you would like to do or wherever you would like to go, give us a call and we will tailor our service to your individual needs.

Top Cat

Top Cat Lake Taupo operates all year round and is available for private charter. Catering to small and large groups, we can tailor a cruise to suit your every need.

Keen to visit the famed Maori Rock Carvings? Top Cat is the quickest catamaran on the lake, with comfortable seating inside and out.

Fishing charters are a specialty on Top Cat. All fishing equipment is provided, you can BYO food and beverages or relax and let us cater for you. We can BBQ or sashimi the fish you catch with a fully covered BBQ on board.

Cruise the secluded picturesque tree lined bays with friends and family, stop for a swim or paddleboard, whatever you want to do, we have a professional friendly team that will make you trip on the lake a highlight of your time in Great Lake Taupo.

Loloma

When it comes to yacht charter, Loloma offers comfort, great facilities and a relaxing ambience. With comfortable lounge seating, well-appointed galley, BBQ, private toilet facilities, wash room, shower, and boat accommodation for up to 6 people, the Loloma has it all.

Built in Taupō with twin Diesel 6.2 litre engines and solid steel construction, Loloma turned 50 in 2015. This historic vessel was originally built to tow barges carrying shingle used to make concrete in the surrounding areas of town, from Kawakawa Bay. She even has a street in Wharewaka Point named after her.

When it comes to fishing cruises, her unique design allows all anglers to enjoy quality time fishing on Lake Taupō. Our skippers and fishing guides carry the very latest, top-quality fishing tackle such as Shimano, Abu Garcia and Scotty electric downriggers.

The Loloma carries 25 passengers and up to 3 crew, making it the ideal venue for anything from sightseeing tours and backpackers’ party cruises, through to family and corporate functions on Lake Taupō.

About Us

Lake Taupo Cruises offers affordable charter boat options on the stunning Lake Taupo.

Whether a corporate outing, Hens Party, Stag Party, family get together, or just a group of friends on a fishing trip, we can cater to all your requirements to ensure you have the perfect day on the lake.

We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, giving you an experience to remember at an affordable price.

Why Choose Us

Offering a range of options to suit your needs, we operate with professional crew, qualified skippers, and well maintained vessels with all the conveniences for a great time out on the lake. We can create a unique event for you with fabulous catering, or bring your own, the choice is yours.

What We Offer

Relaxing sight-seeing cruises or action filled adventure, whatever you want, we can accommodate. Partying or water-based activities, Island cruising, fishing expeditions, beachfront weddings, whatever your idea we turn it into a memorable occasion. We have the perfect setting for thrill-seekers, families, professionals, and party-goers young and old.