Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience: Relax under sail on Auckland's beautiful Waitemata Harbour

Embark on a relaxing and informative sailing experience on Auckland’s picturesque Waitemata Harbour. Sit back, unwind, and soak in the breathtaking views while listening to a captivating commentary. A memorable adventure awaits!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Viaduct Harbour - .
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge - .
  • Waitemata Harbour - The Captain will welcome you on board and take you through a brief introduction of the cruise accompanied by a safety briefing. Upon departure the yacht motors through Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, where the crew will serve complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a…
What's Included
  • 1.5-hour cruise aboard a yacht
  • Live commentary on board
  • Use of windproof and waterproof jackets
  • Complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate and cookie
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Unwind aboard our 50ft harbor cruising yacht on Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour. Passengers can relax and enjoy an insightful commentary on the city’s landmarks. Delight in a morning or afternoon on the water with a selection of fresh coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, accompanied by a delectable sweet treat. This is an unforgettable experience to…

Location
Explore Group - Auckland
Quay Street
Go to the Maritime Museum Koel Cafe, the Explore Kiosk is diagonally across from there.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ruth_w
Mar 12, 2026
Great experience! - Wonderful crew and we all had a turn at steering the yacht 😊 Weather was perfect too. Recommend to everyone!
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Billbj5276vy
Mar 3, 2026
Great Sail in Auckland Harbor - The harbor sail was great for us ex-sailors. We sailed for 30 years and sold our boat a few years ago. the harbor sail was great with a reefed main sailing at hull speed. Fred and crew did a great job with us and the other 15 guests even though some had never sailed. Highly recommended.
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Irene_c
Feb 17, 2026
Auckland must do - If you have not been on a sailboat, this is a must do experience. The staff were friendly and tentative, informative and helpful. We went around the harbor under Auckland bridge and back. We’ve been many harbor cruises, this one is very unique on a sailboat. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Emmanuel_e
Feb 12, 2026
The skippers were very... - The skippers were very accommodating and hospitable. I was able to enjoy sailing even for someone who hasn’t done it before.
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Beachbunker
Feb 12, 2026
Sailing in Auckland - Wonderful thrilling experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the boat, the guides and the scenery! Highly recommend this tour
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Mary_s
Feb 9, 2026
Relaxing sailing in beautiful Auckland!!! - Relaxing sail on the harbor!!! Captain was VERY INFORMATIVE, had a wonderful disposition, and we appreciated his hard-working/charming first mate. Learned about racing, history of area, the Harbor bridge construction, and fundamentals of sailing. My husband took the helm for a short time!
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Gillian_i
Feb 9, 2026
Excellent. Authentic, knowledgeable and very interesting. - I have recommended it to people already. Excellent. Highly recommended. A really quality operation. The front desk is perhaps not the best, I tried to book direct and it was a bit 'computer says no' but via Viator it was easy. My only comment.
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Stephanie_v
Feb 7, 2026
Must do yachting experience! - Easy to arrange and access! Boats right in inner harbor near all the restaurants. Beautiful Americas cup type sailboat captained by Hamish and mate Finn. Great way to see Auckland from the water with insights on the yachting culture of Auckland.
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Lorna_f
Feb 20, 2026
Enjoyable despite crowding. - This was a pleasant afternoon sailing on the water. We enjoyed great views of the Auckland skyline from another perspective. The crew was great. Our only disappointment was a bit of crowding on the rather small vessel.
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Jared_w
Mar 17, 2026
Meh - I wanted to take my family sailing because it seems like such a part of the NZ, especially Auckland, lifestyle. I understood they would be teaching us some about sailing and generally explaining the role of sailing in Kiwi culture. The staff were very uninterested and only talked when we asked questions. The sailing experience was not interactive, except for him letting us take the wheel for a couple of minutes. I would not recommend this experience. Also, if you’re looking for a quiet, romantic experience, this isn’t the thing either. Just pass.
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From $64
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).