Welcome to Pure Cruise New Zealand, a luxury sailing experience.

Experience the best the Rotorua lakes have to offer with
Pure Cruise New Zealand onboard our luxury yacht 'Tiua', a stylish 53 foot catamaran. Enjoy an eco-sailing experience in pure comfort, on Lake Rotoiti a pristine natural environment rich in cultural history and wildlife.

Lake Rotoiti is the most stunning and undiscovered lake of Rotorua, making it an idyllic destination for clients looking to embark on a luxurious sailing experience. Moored at the private jetty of the prestigious Duxton Hotel in Okawa Bay Rotorua, this beautiful vessel Tiua is newly refurbished, featuring contemporary comfort throughout and is capable of hosting up to 50 guests.

Pure Cruise have designed Tiua specifically for entertaining, making it a stylish floating venue for social events, team incentives, meetings and private charters. High levels of comfort throughout the lounge and cockpit provide perfect places to relax with a drink in pure comfort. Our licenced bar features premium New Zealand wines matched with fine cuisine from The Duxton’s top chef Jonathan Beattie. Onboard facilities include three bathrooms, two luxury en-suite cabins and the spacious foredeck is just right for experiencing the pleasure of sailing in this unspoiled environment.

Pure Cruise offer a luxurious eco-tourism sailing experience with a choice of an Exclusive Private Charter or regular daily cruise with other travellers. Your cruise can be as relaxed or as active as you like, with a range of activities on offer from trout fishing, sight-seeing, sailing, swimming, or taking a soak in Lake Rotoiti’s natural hot pools that are only accessible by boat.

Escape on board the Tiua for a luxury eco-sailing experience on beautiful Lake Rotoiti.

A treasured connection between local Maori and Lake Rotoiti exists still. Lake Rotoiti is rich in Maori history, historical sites, legends, stories, myths and traditions. Pure Cruise wish to share this taonga (treasured) history with you and during your sail you will hear the history of the lake and visit sites of cultural significance for Maori.

Pure Cruise are active participants in the guardianship and conservation (Kaitiakitanga) of this enchanted lake.