Top Auckland Cruises & Sailing

Experience Auckland's stunning skyline and iconic landmarks from the water on a 1.5-hour scenic cruise with The Red Boats. Glide across the picturesque Waitemata Harbour on one of or iconic wooden vessels while enjoying informative commentary about the area's history and highlights. With comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, this cruise is ideal for taking photos or simply relaxing amidst breathtaking views. A fully licensed bar is available on board for drinks and snacks, making it perfect for families, tourists, and group outings. All cruises are subject to weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, itineraries may be adjusted if required.

Enjoy views of Auckland you can’t get from land while sailing on a yacht in the Waitemata Harbour. Your Auckland cruise sets sail from the Viaduct Harbour, passing Auckland Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, and Devonport while you listen to informative commentary on the sights. Relax as you take in the views or help the crew sail the vessel—it’s up to you. Provided snacks and hot drinks keep you energized.

Cruise Auckland's Hauraki Gulf Marine Park on a 4.5-hour eco safari to spot whales, dolphins, seals, and rare seabirds. Enjoy expert commentary and close encounters with diverse marine wildlife in stunning island scenery, departing from downtown Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Sail away on a harbor cruise in Auckland and enjoy a 3-course dinner as you sail past Waitemata Harbour highlights, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Board your yacht at the Viaduct Harbour and enjoy a welcome drink. Learn about Auckland and its scenic sights from your captain. As evening falls, dinner is served onboard while you sail.

Enjoy an America’s Cup sailing experience aboard an authentic racing yacht on Auckland's scenic Waitemata Harbour. Feel the exhilaration of yachting as you take the helm and participate with the professional crew, or just sit back and soak up the harbor views. No sailing experience is necessary and this is a fun activity for keen sailors and complete beginners alike. Wet-weather jackets and sunscreen keep you comfortable.

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See the sights of Auckland on a 3-hour small-group shore excursion in the ‘City of Sails.’ A knowledgeable guide takes you by mini-coach across the Harbour Bridge to tour the city center. You’ll drive along Queen Street and the suburb of Ponsonby, take a stroll at Devonport’s Narrow Neck Beach, visit the Westhaven Marina and see the city spread out before you from the summit of Mt Victoria. Numbers are limited to 17 people to ensure personalized attention.

Travelers short on time in Auckland will enjoy this small-group half-day tour that includes the city’s must-see highlights. Learn more about the City of Sails and enjoy views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Head Historic Reserve, Mt. Eden, and other attractions. The tour includes free hotel pickup and drop-off in the CBD and from nearby wharfs.

Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations; note that maintenance and restoration work from June to September 2025 will cause construction noise and alternate routes. Then head to the Waitomo Caves to observe resident glowworms underground. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

This small-group adventure is an easy and efficient way to see the highlights of the Coromandel Peninsula—without spending hours planning an itinerary. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from Auckland, then follow a well-paced itinerary featuring Hahei Beach, Hot Water Beach, and Cathedral Cove, with a delicious picnic lunch included along the way.

Take a break from busy Auckland and head to the countryside for a wine-tasting tour in Kumeu. Enjoy hotel pickup and relax without having to self-drive through the city or countryside. Visit several top wineries where you can sample wine, snacks, and lunch of pizza and charcuterie. After, visit the Muriwai gannet colony beside the black-sand beach to learn more about the amazing birds and this rugged stretch of coastline.

Auckland is a big city, but this handy small-group tour makes it easy to get out of the urban jungle and experience its more natural side. Ideal for cruise-ship passengers, the tour picks up from hotels or the cruise port. Head west to Mt. Eden volcano, walk on black-sand Piha Beach, admire gushing Karekare Falls, and visit a winery for an including wine tasting.

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy a 30-minute scenic drive through the Waitakere Ranges. Our first stop is the Arataki Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn about New Zealand’s native trees and enjoy sweeping views over the ranges—an ideal start to exploring the west coast. Next, we take a 20-minute drive to Karekare Waterfalls, where a short, easy walk leads you to this stunning natural site, perfect for photos. Then, we head to the famous Piha Surf Beach, known for its black iron-sand and thrilling waves from the Tasman Sea, where you can go for a swim or just relax and enjoy the stunning views. Be sure to visit Lion Rock, located at the heart of the beach, for breathtaking views and unforgettable photo opportunities. After that, we head back to Auckland CBD.

Leave Auckland city behind on an easy day trip to the Bay of Islands with pickup and drop-off from four central Auckland CBD hotels. Admire the views on the drive north, stopping to take photos. Enjoy a leisurely 4.5-hour cruise throughout the Bay of Islands with live commentary. This tour suits travelers short on time wanting to experience northern New Zealand's natural beauty without the hassle of driving.

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Get a personalized introduction to Auckland’s most important sights on a small-group half-day tour. Make the most of your time in Auckland with a convenient trip that includes round-trip hotel transfer from centrally located Auckland hotels or the port. Admire the city and sea views from lookout points, pass through some of the city’s most upmarket neighborhoods, and get a great overview of the City of Sails.

If you’re hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take in some nature, but don’t know where to start, join this private half-day guided tour. Walk through the black sands of Piha Beach, listen to the cascading waters of Kitekite Falls, learn about Maori heritage at the Arataki Visitor Centre, and much more.

Visit two of New Zealand's must-see attractions on this combo tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Peek into Hobbit holes, frolic in the Shire, and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a guided tour of Middle-earth, followed by a café lunch. In the afternoon, explore Māori myths and history on an underground boat ride at Waitomo, surrounded by thousands of glowworms.

As the largest and most populated city in New Zealand, Auckland has so much for tourists to see and do. After convenient pickup from your hotel, cruise ship, or CBD location, head out into the city to explore sights such as the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and the Westhaven Marina on this half-day small-group tour.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is one of Auckland’s must-visit family attractions, home to over 1,500 marine creatures and a range of exciting interactive experiences. Explore themed zones featuring sharks, rays, penguins, turtles, jellyfish, seahorses, starfish and hundreds of colourful fish, while learning about New Zealand’s unique marine environment. Families and children will love walking through the famous Shark Tunnel, meeting penguins at Antarctic Ice Adventure, getting hands-on at the Sea Cave Adventure and touch experiences, creating virtual sea creatures in the interactive Art Aquarium, and discovering fascinating marine life in the World of Jellyfish and Seahorse Kingdom. Younger visitors can also enjoy the indoor Shipwreck Shores playground and splash table.

Experience Auckland’s vibrant neighborhoods and natural wonders with this comprehensive half-day shore excursion. Travel by air-conditioned minivan, stopping to discover the coastal villages of Devonport and Mission Bay, visit the Auckland Domain, and explore picturesque Parnell. Along the way, admire views of the city, coast, and harbor from lookout points such as Mt Eden, North Head, and Achilles Point.

Black sands, native wildlife, and award-winning wine awaits you on this tour of Auckland’s wild west coast. Travel to Muriwai, a coastal enclave whose windswept beach and waves draw surfers and visitors from miles around. Stroll the beach and visit the cliff-top gannet colony, then continue to a nearby wine estate, where you’ll taste a selection of local varietals and blends.