HARBOUR CRUISES · NEW ZEALAND HARBOUR CRUISES
Auckland is a city built on two harbours, and Akaroa has dolphins that live in one. These 15 are compared on sailing time, wildlife odds and whether dinner is part of it.
Review of Akaroa Dolphins’ two-hour Hector’s dolphin cruise, with catamaran comfort, wildlife tips, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Excelent tour, very informative, lot of dolfins and sea lions and even a pingguin. We enjoyed it very much.”
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.”
Review of Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise, with Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, volcanic cliffs, expert commentary, and practical tips.
“The dolphins and the penguins were wonderful. The crew were polite. The day was sunny. The harbor was calm.”
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”’!”
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.”
Review of the Bay of Islands Discover the Bay Cruise, with wildlife, Hole in the Rock, island lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent. Beautiful location, fun and friendly staff. The food was great for lunch too. We saw two bottlenose dolphin and learned lots about the area and history.”
Review of Fullers360’s 90-minute Auckland Harbour Cruise, with skyline views, live commentary, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Great cruise through Auckland harbour. Lovely views, excellent staff and interesting information. Super!”
Review of Raglan’s 90-minute sunset harbour cruise, with limestone rocks, Māori history, live commentary, drinks, access, and value tips.
“Delightful evening with perfect weather. Loved hearing the history & seeing Raglan Harbour from the water.”
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.”
Review the $22 Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise, with Harbour Bridge views, live commentary, an onboard bar, and practical booking tips.
Review of Auckland’s Nightlights Harbour Cruise, with skyline views, canapés, one drink, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
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.”
Cruise Wellington Harbour on New Zealand’s only fully electric passenger ferry, with live commentary, history, wildlife, and zero emissions.
“The skill of our guide who brought it all to life. We were impressed with the flexibility to help one of the passengers, a professional singer, get off where he needed to be for a singing engagement.”
Review of Otago Harbour’s small-group albatross cruise, with wildlife, Taiaroa Head views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Went above and beyond to make sure we all saw the amazing wildlife. We saw birds, sea lions and much much more.”
Review of the Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise from Port Chalmers, with albatross, seals, scenic bays, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great day for a harbor cruise ! The captian & mate were very friendly and relayed lots of info regarding the wildlife through out the harbor. They even served us tea & cookies !! Great views of seals, birds and beauty ! Not too long, left us enough time to explore the town.”
An hour with a guide, a table with a menu, or a fare on the working ferry.
