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The 10 Best Auckland Harbour Cruises

10 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The 10 best auckland harbour cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long the sailing runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner - Sailing Across Waitematā Harbour
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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

1.Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · from $105Our pick

Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour at sunset with a three-course dinner, skyline views, live commentary, and a friendly crew aboard a 50-foot yacht.

“An adventure with dinner on a lovely sailboat. We sailed and enjoyed the scenery while being looked after by our knowledgeable and friendly crew. A wonderful, low stress way to experience Auckland's harbor waterways.”

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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner - Sailing Waitematā Harbour for 150 minutes
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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

2.Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 2h 30m · from $95

Review of Auckland’s 2.5-hour sailing dinner cruise, with a three-course meal, sunset harbour views, crew commentary, tips, and practical advice.

“Fantastic crew aboard, relaxed and engaging skipper and all around excellent experience - an “Aukland “must do”’!”

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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise - Leaving Viaduct Harbour for open water
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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

3.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65

Review of Auckland’s 90-minute harbor sailing cruise, with skyline views, hands-on sailing, crew commentary, refreshments, and practical tips.

“We had the best time ever. The crew were so professional and friendly guiding the trip brilliantly. We enjoyed steering the boat under the harbour bridge. A great experience - go on it and make memories.”

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Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience - Motoring through the Viaduct and Waitemata Harbour
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Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

5.Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $68

Review of Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience: a 90-minute yacht cruise with city views, tea, commentary, and hands-on sailing.

“Great way to enjoy afternoon with Auckland sea view. Skipper was vey interesting with stories about sailing and New Zealand.”

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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary - Finding the red boats at Z Pier
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Auckland: Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary

8.Scenic Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Cruise Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour for 90 minutes with live commentary, skyline views, Rangitoto Island, and excellent value at $17.

“The tour covered the harbor, but the narrator was at times difficult to hear and understand. I tried photographing various sites but windows were too dirty to get clear shots.”

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Auckland: Waitemata Harbour Jet Boat Ride - Starting at Westhaven Marina
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Auckland: Waitemata Harbour Jet Boat Ride

9.Waitemata Harbour Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 35 min · from $71

Ride Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour by jet boat with fast spins, harbour views, and a close look at the Harbour Bridge.

“This was an easy access activity with lots of water splashing. Great for kids of all ages. The meeting point is Z pier as advertised except, there’s no signage.”

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Auckland: Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise - Starting at Z Pier in Westhaven Marina
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Auckland: Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise

10.Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Review Auckland’s 90-minute wine and cheese harbour cruise, with Rangitoto views, live commentary, local drinks, value tips, and practical advice.

“Great value, very informative commentary, good selection of wines and beers and generous serve of cheese & nibbles platter.”

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