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Waitematā Harbour Sailing Cruise

A relaxing and informative cruise down Auckland's Waitematā Harbour

3.5
Good
13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

On this 90-minute cruise, you’ll have the chance to explore Waitematā Harbour from aboard a yacht.

You’ll begin the experience with a safety briefing on land, next you’ll board a monohull sailboat for a relaxing trip. During the cruise, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy a beverage while admiring Auckland's highlights from the water.

Along the way, you’ll learn interesting historical facts about the area from the knowledgeable crew.

What's included

  • 90-minute boat ride
  • Safety briefing
  • Life jacket
  • Hot beverage and snack
  • Live commentary
  • 90-minute sailing experience on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
  • Coffee, tea or hot chocolate and cookie
  • Informative commentary from the crew
  • Views of Auckland city skyline from the water
  • Sailing under the Harbour Bridge
  • Full safety briefing prior to boarding

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Drinks

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Children aged 0–4 can join for free.

    Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and flat-soled shoes.

    This tour includes a coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a cookie.

    Please note toilets are available on board.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    What you need to know

    Please arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time.

    Please arrive at the Explore NZ Booking Kiosk, located at Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 1142.

    If you're arriving by bus, take the City Link Bus to Wynyard Quarter, then walk for ten minutes, or you may drive yourself.

    Children aged 0–4 years can join for free. However, meals are not included.

    A fully licensed bar is available on board for additional drinks. The minimum age for consuming alcohol is 18 years.

    Life jackets will be provided in case of emergency.

    Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and flat-soled shoes.

    Toilets are available on board.

    Use your voucher on the selected date and time.

    Please present your mobile voucher or a printout.

    Location

    Meeting point

    Explore NZ Booking, Auckland Kiosk, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, 1142

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