The 6 Sailing Trips in Auckland That Earn Their Price

1.Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

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

Board a 50-foot sailing yacht at Viaduct Harbour for 2.5 hours on Waitematā Harbour. Enjoy a welcome drink, live commentary, views of the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge, and a three-course dinner. Jackets and blankets are provided, and you may help with the sails or try the wheel.

“Absolutely fantastic? Great Skipper and staff. The food was good and they made it easy to eat by putting it in bowls.”

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2.America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Join Explore Group New Zealand at Viaduct Harbour for a two-hour sail on a genuine former America’s Cup yacht. You can steer, help with sails and grinders, or simply enjoy the views. English-speaking crew, safety gear, and weatherproof jackets are provided.

“Loved going fast in the Hauraki. My partner loved his bday treat. Was great how hands on it was . Learnt a lot.”

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3.Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

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

Spend 2.5 hours sailing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour aboard a 50-foot yacht. Enjoy a welcome drink, a three-course meal from The Lula Inn, local stories, sunset views, and the option to help steer. Jackets and blankets keep you comfortable when the weather turns cool.

“A nice and windy evening, so lots of great sailing. Food was tasty.”

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4.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

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

Join Explore Group New Zealand at Viaduct Harbour for a 90-minute sailing cruise on a 50-foot yacht. Your English-speaking crew shares Auckland stories, passes the Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, and Devonport, and may let you steer or help with the sails. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a cookie are included.

“It was a nice sailing excursion -- I would recommend”

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5.America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · from $130

Spend two hours aboard an authentic America’s Cup racing-class yacht on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Captain Julia and the crew explain the sailing, invite you to steer or work the lines, and let you choose between hands-on action and a relaxed harbor ride. No sailing experience is needed.

“Second time I've done this. Amazing experience. A lot of fun. You get to drive the amazing sailboat and help with the sails. Very happy and social crew. A great time for all.”

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6.Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $68

Join Explore Group at Viaduct Harbour for a 90-minute yacht cruise past Auckland Bridge, Westhaven Marina, Devonport, and the city skyline. Your captain gives a safety briefing, the crew may invite you to help with the sails or take the helm, and tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a cookie are included.

“It was a fun experience on a sailboat for the first time. My only issue was there were way too many passengers on the boat. It was hard to move.”

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