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.”
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.”
Review of Christchurch’s 8-hour sea kayaking tour to Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island, with caves, shipwrecks, lunch, transport, and local guides.
“Alan was very experienced and very cautious as I travel with 2 kids. Constant lookout for my family and great tour and experience for kayaking. He just made it simpler and easier. Thank you. Will be back again.”
An hour with a guide, a table with a menu, or a fare on the working ferry.
