Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise: 2.5-hour Spectacular Evening Sailing with Three Course Dinner

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Auckland

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Experience a spectacular evening sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Enjoy a 3-course dinner while taking in the city’s highlights, including the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Explore Group - Auckland - Sail away on a harbour cruise in Auckland and enjoy a 3-course dinner during a memorable tour of Waitemata Harbour highlights, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Set out aboard our sailing yacht from Viaduct Harbour with a complimentary drink in hand. As evening falls, enjoy your 3-course dinner service…

What's Included

Complimentary welcome drink
Live onboard commentary
3-course gourmet dinner
Windproof and waterproof jackets provided
Cozy blankets available

What's Not Included

Additional alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meal Options

Selection of Canapes: - Roasted Beets on a flaxseed cracker (VG/NGA); Braised brisket, Maori fry bread (NGO); Green Lip Mussel Tartlet; Kiwi Bruschetta “mouse trap” (V)
Roast Chicken Caesar - Served with; baby cos, bacon, soft egg, parmesan (NGA)
Lamb Rump - Served with pomme anna, mint chimichurri, jus (NGA)
Pan Fried Market Fish - Served with;…

Additional Information

Experience Auckland’s top attractions on a 2.5-hour sailboat cruise across Waitemata Harbour. Savor a 3-course dinner as you take in the city’s landmarks, such as the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable captain provides entertaining and insightful commentary about Auckland and its famous sights. Enjoy the…

Location

Explore Group - Auckland

Quay Street

Check in at the Explore Kiosk at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure, situated diagonally opposite the Koel Cafe at the Maritime Museum. Please ensure your meal selections (1x main and 1x dessert) are provided at least 24 hours prior to your departure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Jessica_h

Jun 23, 2025

Lovely crew, clean boat,... - Lovely crew, clean boat, beautiful views, and excellent food. Would be better to do it in the summer but we still enjoyed it!

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Michellewindram

Jun 18, 2025

Enjoying sailing cruise around the harbour - Was a lovely experience even with no wind to sail us around the harbour. Enjoyed the fun company of the crew, food and sail around the harbour even though we had to motor a lot of it due to not much wind. Take lots of warm clothing in winter, I had a beanie and gloves on with 4 layers. Thankfully they also provide blankets and jackets too.

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552martinusl

Jun 3, 2025

Fun sailing trip with Peter - The welcome was already very pleasant. Peter sailed us there the harbor and waters around Auckland. Peter helped by two young assistants who raised the sails and served the menu made me excited about this tour. Beautiful to see the night fall and I got to make a lot of beautiful movies and photos as a memory. I even got to drive the sailboat for a while!

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Lawrence_d

May 18, 2025

What a view of the city! - What a view at night of the Auckland skyline. Perfect evening out on the water. Sunset was great. Overall, a perfect way to spend our last evening in New Zealand.

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Mfrtravelers

Apr 17, 2025

A night on the harbour! - So much fun! We really lucked out with the weather and had a wonderful (but chilly) evening on the water in this beautiful sailboat. Peter the captain was friendly and laid back, and his two-person crew took good care of us, serving food and drink, while also tending to the boat. We did go down in the cabin to eat dinner as it was dark and we thought it would be easier, but remained topside for the rest of the meal and sailing. We had fantastic night views of the Auckland skyline and sailed under the lit up bridge. The food was good and filled us up. If you want something a little different from the typical “dinner cruise,” this is it!

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Ndoyle2704

Apr 5, 2025

I'll give that a go... if I have to - A sunny day that turned showery as we prepared to board but this didn't deter us or the operator. Showers cleared to an awesome evening with spectacular views and a great meal to enjoy. Peter and the crew were informative and encouraged everyone to feel at home. We had one reluctant child but she had the 'best time EVER' and the memories will remain with us all for a long time.

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Miguel_g

May 10, 2025

Great views, don’t go for the food - The views from the boat, before and after sunset are spectacular. The skipper was outstanding, knowledgeable, kind and got people engaged with the experience. The staff great, always helpful. The interior of the boat feels dated, and could use some refurbishing. The food wasn’t good in the opinion of the 4 in our group.

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Ingrid_s

Apr 24, 2025

Ingrid S Experiences in Auckland - Great experience. Fun night which included a 3 course dinner (casual style). Remember to rug up though!

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Arvis_s

Jul 2, 2025

Great crew but the trip is overpriced in my opinion - Crew was amazing and very professional. Ride was nice if it started earlier it got dark 30 mins after our ride started and the other 2 hours were in the dark. Food was not worth it.

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Mary_s

May 22, 2025

3 person crew was very... - 3 person crew was very nice but presentation was absolutely lacking. One drink offered before meal. Appetizers and meal - really really awful . So disappointed

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up to 9 guests

1 - Adult