Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

4.5 (97 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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97 reviews

4.5

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Auckland Harbour Afternoon Sailing — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Relax under sail on Auckland's beautiful Waitemata Harbour while on board our 50ft harbour cruising yacht. You are able to sit back and relax while listening to an informative commentary on the sights of the city.

Enjoy the morning or afternoon on the water with your choice of fresh coffee, tea or a hot chocolate plus a delicious, sweet treat.

This is an experience you will treasure forever!

Day Cruises Sailing Private and Luxury Water Tours Sightseeing Cruises Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Group Limited

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of windproof and waterproof jackets
Included: Complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate and cookie
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: 1.5-hour cruise aboard a yacht

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Viaduct Harbour

Passing by

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Auckland Harbour Bridge

Passing by

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Waitemata Harbour

Passing by

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 cookie, while listening to an informative commentary on the history of the Viaduct.

Once you have enjoyed tea the crew set the sails to cruise Auckland's beautiful Waitemata Harbour taking in sights such as the Auckland Bridge, Westhaven Marina and Devonport (Auckland's oldest suburb), along with sweeping views of the city. You have the option of helping the crew sail the yacht or just sit back while listening to an informative commentary on the sights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to the Maritime Museum Koel Cafe, the Explore Kiosk is diagonally across from there.

End point

Go to the Maritime Museum Koel Cafe, the Explore Kiosk is diagonally across from there.

Using your ticket

Please check in at the Explore Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding pass.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Toilet is also located on-board vessel
Guests must be able to independently use stairs to board and disembark. This experience is onboard a sailing yacht which includes moving parts and ropes, during the experience the boat will pitch and roll. For those with limited mobility please contact us for more information

Options

10:30am - Morning Departure

Morning Departure: Morning 10:30am Departure
3:15pm - Afternoon Departure

Afternoon Departure: Afternoon Sailing Experience departing at 3:15pm