Meet the Crew

Clutha River Cruises

Laurence van der Eb

Laurence your lifelong experienced skipper and guide has a total passion for the history of the Otago Gold Fields. He will bring to life the vibrant history of the region and the gold mining era, all with the backdrop of the most stunning Central Otago scenery viewed from the Clutha River, the largest and mightiest river in New Zealand by volume.

Laurence holds both Skippers and Commercial Jet Boat Licences.

Fluent Languages: English / French / Spanish

Simone McKirdy

Simone our highly experienced Skipper and Jet Boat Driver will give you a unique Jet Boat experience into the Otago Gold Fields with her fun and “Kiwi can do” personality .

Simone holds, Skippers License / Commercial Jet Boat Driver License / Dive Instructor License and is a certified crew member in the Clyde Coastguard.

Fluent Languages: English / German

Clutha River Cruises

Clutha River Cruises

Clutha River Cruises

Clutha River Cruises

Clutha River Cruises

CLUTHA RIVER CRUISES
P: +64 220 683 302
E: info@clutharivercruises.co.nz

51 Sunderland Street
Clyde, Central Otago
New Zealand

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