AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 9 sailing most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
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“Highly recommend! Fabulous! A great way to see Auckland from the harbour. Customer service exceptional and crew extremely attentive couldn’t fault anything. 3 course meal flavoursome and delicious. Best fish I have ever had.”
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.
“Fun sail! I work on an Americas Cup boat in Newport Rhode island so it was cool to see the comparison”
Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour on a 50ft yacht, then enjoy a 3-course dinner from The Lula Inn as city lights up. Jackets included.
“I loved the veiw the most of course. For 98 dollars it's some of the best money 💰 I've every spent! Food was good! The staff was fun and informative! If I come back I will definitely go again 💯 🥰”
Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour for 90 minutes past Sky Tower and the Harbour Bridge. Steer the yacht, enjoy coffee, ponchos, and live commentary.
“a beautiful sailboat and the skipper and crew were knowledge so we had no worries about taking our first sailboat ride. couldn't have been happier about on this tour. had some good sailboat manivores from turns to leaving into the water on turns. would do this again”
Sail an America’s Cup racing-class yacht on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Take the helm or help with sails and see the skyline.
“This is a real sailing experience and a ton of fun. Guests are encouraged to take part in the sailing experience. I got to grind as we hoisted the main sail, drive, and even squirrel the giant asymmetrical spinnaker. Beautiful day, exciting sailing, and a young enthusiastic crew. Highly recommended!”
1.5-hour yacht cruise from Viaduct Harbour in Auckland, with live commentary, jackets, and tea or hot chocolate included.
“We enjoyed the sailing experience! Our boat and crew were great. Harbor views of shore and other boats were interesting and beautiful. We would have liked a little more historical commentary on the harbor and maybe a couple of less passengers on the boat.”
Exclusive Pacific Star catamaran from Waiheke: sailing practice, pest-free island walk, snorkel, SUP, and possible dolphins and whales.
“We had a perfect day with Captain Bruce and Renee! They could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We had fun swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and relaxing on the boat. The lunch spread was a delicious surprise, too. We couldn't have enjoyed this experience more!”
Sail the Hauraki Gulf from Waiheke Island on the Pacific Star catamaran with snorkeling, SUP, a pest-free island walk, and wildlife views.
“Wind and sailing were excellent. Captain Bruce let us sail quite a bit. We also had a walk on Tiritiri Matangi island that had amazing birds and views. His lunch spread was also top-notch.”
Sail Waiheke’s Gulf Marine Park on a 41-foot catamaran with a guided pest-free island walk, snorkel and paddle board time, plus lunch.
“A wonderful trip off Waiheke, a good mix of company, and lovely hosting by Bruce and Renee. The lunch delicious!”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
