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America's Cup Sailing: Auckland Harbour Adventure
4.6
262 Ratings
Auckland
Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America’s Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.
Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America’s Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Waitemata Harbour - The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, New Zealand offers you the unique opportunity to participate in sailing on these grand prix racing machines. A once in a lifetime must do attraction…
- Waitemata Harbour - The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, New Zealand offers you the unique opportunity to participate in sailing on these grand prix racing machines. A once in a lifetime must do attraction experiencing the real Auckland, ‘City of Sails’.
Enjoy an unforgettable two hour sailing experience. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.
What's Included
- Sail on an authentic America’s Cup Yacht
- Use of wet weather jackets and sunscreen
- Informative commentary from our knowledgeable crew
- Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew
- Sail on an authentic America’s Cup Yacht
- Use of wet weather jackets and sunscreen
- Informative commentary from our knowledgeable crew
- Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (not available on board)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (not available on board)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best
Location
Explore Group - Auckland
Quay Street
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure time at the Explore Kiosk in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(262 Ratings)
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William_t
Jun 14, 2025
You got to be part of the... - You got to be part of the crew and helped raise and lower the sails. It was both fun and interesting!
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James_b
Apr 27, 2025
Auckland America Cup Sailing - Unique and very enjoyable experience. Great tour of the harbor on a historic and fast boat. Was able to take the helm and help with line handling. Exceeded expectations with very knowledgeable crew!
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Paul_f
Apr 24, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable - Would highly recommend this activity.
The crew were great - knowledgeable and entertaining, resulting in an excellent experience.
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Joseph
Apr 18, 2025
A wonderful afternoon sailing experience - We had our America’s Cup sailing experience on our first day in Auckland, and it was the perfect way to start our trip. The staff on board was very professional, as well as welcoming. They made us feel safe the entire ride, and they also helped make sure we had a good sailing experience.
There were several opportunities for guests on board to “help out” with the sail as well, which was a fun way to keep the group engaged throughout the experience.
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William_e
Apr 15, 2025
Must do! - Great time! Excellent crew. Coming back in October to do it again!!! My husband’s favorite excursion ever!
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William_d
Apr 15, 2025
Day tripper. - Great crew , awesome weather. The boat wasn't to crowded and the sights from thr harbor looking back at the city were amazing.
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Allen
Apr 5, 2025
Beautiful Day on the Water - Fantastic experience in Auckland, the site of previous America's Cup races. Great crew. You can partipate by being a grinder raising and trimming the sails and taking the wheel if you like or just relax and enjoy the tour.
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Marvin_c
Apr 2, 2025
Great sailing experience but check booking details - So this review has two parts. First, the sail on the boats was amazing. Got to pilot the boat as well as work as a grinder; great experience. The crew was entertaining and had appropriate emphasis on safety. Felt very comfortable. Second, I had originally booked for 2, then later amended the count to 4. I paid for 4 via the viator app and got confirmation of payment and 4 people. When arrived at provider location, they didn't show the amended list, only the original two. Evidently there was an issue between the provider and viator. The provider tried to contact viator to resolve the issue, but had to wait over 1 hour and hung up on the call. Originally it appeared we were not going to be able to take the tour but the provider moved us to the next day, which we were fortunately able to do. We had an even better time because two boats sailed against each other, sort of, during the sail and made for great photos. Somehow viator had not communicated the amendment properly (which was made over 2 months in advance). I would have been extremely upset if the provider not been able to work this out and was very accommodating.
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Connect_traveler
Jul 6, 2025
Great family experience! - The view was amazing. Great experience with the family. Took lots of photos for great memories. Fantastic Crew on board!
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Charlie_f
Mar 31, 2025
Great experience - Very enjoyable trip
Good, helpful and knowledgeable crew
Not overcrowded
Would have liked longer but a good taster
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