Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

Auckland, New Zealand

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

2 hr Sunset Harbour Cruise
Panoramic views of the city at sunset
Live commentary
Friendly crew

Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Light snacks are available for purchase onboard.
Guests are welcome to bring their own food.
We are a fully licensed vessel — no BYO alcohol permitted.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Z Pier
St Marys Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Please arrive at Z Pier 31 Westhaven Drive, St Marys Bay, Auckland 1010 -The Red Boats Departure Point is Z Pier Gate, Our friendly crew will meet you there for boarding. If using a taxi service please state *Z Pier* to get accurate location. Pay and Display parking is available at the marina.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Auckland Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Sky Tower (Pass By)

Ports of Auckland (Pass By)

Devonport (Pass By)

New Zealand Maritime Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Angel_P

Great experience overall and friendly staff. Highly recommended for families. The experience was worth the money.

Reviews

4.1

based on 28 reviews

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Fun fun fun

Alison_R, May 2026

It was very fun! Just a tip if your doing it in winter bring a blanket xx other than that it was such an amazing experience x

Awesome Sunset

Maria_K, May 2026

Rug up when you go on a cooler months the view of the city is awesome The tour guide gives you a good history background of the city

Only sunset

Stanka_U, May 2026

There was sailing in the dark with no explanation at all. They wrote will be a guid but there wasn’t. Instead of watching the skyline we were sailing in the dark.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks for your feedback, and we’re sorry the experience didn’t meet expectations. Our Sunset Cruise includes commentary provided by the skipper onboard rather than a separate dedicated guide. Sunset visibility can also vary depending on weather and cloud conditions on the day. We appreciate you joining us and will take your comments onboard as we continue improving the experience.

Family Trip

Angel_P, Mar 2026

Great experience overall and friendly staff. Highly recommended for families. The experience was worth the money.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the great review! We’re so pleased you had an enjoyable experience and found the team friendly and welcoming. It’s awesome to hear you’d recommend us for families and that you felt it was great value for money. We really appreciate your support and hope to have you back on board again soon! The Red Boats Team

It was a great...

wendy_g, Mar 2026

It was a great experience. The crew could not have been nicer. The captain did a commentary the entire time.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you had a great experience and that the crew made you feel welcome throughout the trip. Our skipper takes pride in providing engaging commentary, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed it. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to see you back on board again soon! The Red Boats Team

Boat is old but runs OK....

John_N, Mar 2026

Boat is old but runs OK. Seems safe. Operator waited too long for late arrivals. Inconvenience to 50 people to accommodate a few late arrivals. Damage to boat trying to dock after dark. Not much narrative about Auckland. Your money could be used better elsewhere

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that parts of the trip didn’t meet your expectations. Our vessels are regularly maintained and safety is always our top priority. Regarding the docking after dark, we’d just like to clarify that the vessel was not damaged. Our crew are experienced in operating and docking the boat safely in a range of conditions. We understand that waiting for late arrivals can be frustrating for guests who are ready to depart on time. Occasionally our crew allow a short grace period to avoid guests missing the trip entirely due to traffic or transport delays, but we appreciate that this can inconvenience others and we’ll take your feedback on board. We’re also sorry to hear the commentary about Auckland didn’t feel as informative as you expected. Guest feedback is really helpful for us as we continue improving the experience. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Just the best and Cheap

Tevita_P, Feb 2026

Best Boat Cruise, best sunset nice and cheap friendly crew would recommend this boat cruise again in the future

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for such an awesome review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sunset and had a great time on board. We really appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back again in the future.

A Must do Sunset Cruise in Auckland!

John_D, Feb 2026

Great cruise from start to finish with excellent value for money. The boat was comfortable, well presented, and the crew were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled you had a fantastic experience and felt well looked after by the crew. Really appreciate the recommendation — hope to see you again soon!

Underwhelming

Robert_P, Jan 2026

Underwhelming. Boat is old, tired, loud, with diesel fumes abundant. Zero commentary. That said, the natural beauty of the harbor are spectacular! simply gorgeous sunset.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re genuinely sorry to hear parts of the cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Our sunset cruise is designed as a relaxed, scenic experience rather than a guided commentary tour, allowing guests to enjoy the harbour views and sunset at an easy pace. That said, we take comments about comfort seriously and are continually working on improvements to ensure the experience is enjoyable for everyone. We’re glad you were able to enjoy the natural beauty of Auckland Harbour and appreciate your honest feedback.

Sunset harbour cruise

Candace_D, Jan 2026

It’s ok of an experience but not WOW. Old boat that moves very slow. I’d have rather gone on a tour of piha beach

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for your feedback — we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Our sunset harbour cruise is intended to be a leisurely experience, focusing on taking in the views and atmosphere rather than speed or high-energy sightseeing. We understand this style won’t be for everyone and appreciate your honest perspective. Feedback like yours helps us continue refining the experience, and we’re grateful you joined us on the harbour.

Likely to Sell Out