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14 Best Auckland Harbour Cruises

Auckland’s best days out.

The 14 auckland harbour cruises most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.

14 Best Auckland Harbour Cruises

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner - The sailing part: what you can do vs. what you can skip
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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

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1.Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Sail past Sky Tower and the Harbour Bridge on a 50-foot yacht with live commentary, plus a three-course dinner and a welcome drink.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“What a wonderful and relaxing evening out sailing the harbour of Auckland! We went out with Captain Noel, Sophie, and Finn -- all three very knowledgeable, great senses of humour and full of wonderful tales. We pre-ordered our meals with Read more”

476 reviewsFrom $105.50by Explore Group Limited

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America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour - Meeting at Viaduct Harbour and Getting Race-Ready
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America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

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2.America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

Sail Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour on a real America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, help trim sails, and feel race-day speed in 2 hours.

★ 4.8

“Our two hour sailing on an America’s Cup vessel was amazing. It was a perfect sunny 70° with nice winds that made the excursion exciting. The crew was great, they showed whoever wanted to help raise the sales exactly what to do and if you didn’t feel comfortable helping you could just enjoy the day.…”

370 reviews2 hoursFrom $125by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing your side and your deck: the practical photo tips that save frustration
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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner - The 2.5-hour harbor sailing segment: what the timing feels like
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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise - Leaving Viaduct: getting a new perspective on the City of Sails
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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

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5.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour for 90 minutes past Sky Tower and the Harbour Bridge. Steer the yacht, enjoy coffee, ponchos, and live commentary.

★ 4.7

“Sophie and Brad were wonderful and worked very well together Defiance is a beautiful lady and just right for a gentle cruise in the harbour Always like more time on the water but that’s not possible Just superb”

301 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $65by Explore Group New Zealand

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America's Cup Sailing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour - Your 2 Hours on the Water: Hands-On, or Just Soak Up the Views
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America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour

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Auckland Harbour Cruise - Waitematā Harbour Views and the City of Sails Feeling
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Auckland Harbour Cruise

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7.Auckland Harbour Cruise

A 90-minute Auckland Harbour Cruise from 107 Quay Street with live commentary, skyline photo stops, and easy planning in any weather.

★ 4.0

“Great tour and great narration. If you're visiting Auckland, you need to do this. The Maritime Museum is right next door and is worth doing as well.”

224 reviewsFrom $36.61by Fullers360

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Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience - The Waitematā Harbour route: Auckland Bridge, Westhaven, Devonport
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Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

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8.Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

1.5-hour yacht cruise from Viaduct Harbour in Auckland, with live commentary, jackets, and tea or hot chocolate included.

★ 4.5

“Just a wonderful experience! The water was calm and the sailing was very relaxing. The skipper and his helper were very attentive and social. I'd highly recommend!”

79 reviewsFrom $68.26by Explore Group Limited

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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary - The 90 Minutes You’ll Actually Use: What Happens on Board
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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary

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11.Auckland: Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary

90-minute Auckland Waitematā Harbour cruise with live commentary, panoramic skyline views, and optional drinks, from Z Pier near Billfish Café.

★ 4.2

“The tour covered the harbor, but the narrator was at times difficult to hear and understand. I tried photographing various sites but windows were too dirty to get clear shots.”

40 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $17by The Red Boats Auckland ltd

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Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise - Sailing under Auckland’s Harbour Bridge: the view everyone talks about
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Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

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13.Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

A relaxed 1.5-hour Auckland sunset cruise on The Red Boats: Harbour Bridge views, Rangitoto Island at dusk, and a licensed onboard bar.

★ 2.5

“Underwhelming. Boat is old, tired, loud, with diesel fumes abundant. Zero commentary. That said, the natural beauty of the harbor are spectacular! simply gorgeous sunset.”

3 reviewsFrom $24.82by The Red Boats

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Auckland: Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise - What’s in your wine-and-cheese box (and why it’s good value)
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Auckland: Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise

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