Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
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Auckland, New Zealand
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- No need to make other dinner plans with a 3-course meal served on board
- Take in the city skyline at sunset on this evening cruise
- Learn about Auckland via entertaining and informative live commentary
- Windproof and waterproof jackets are provided if needed
Sample Menu
Starter
** Please pre-select your meal selections from the below menu **
Select 1x main & 1x dessert per person (& dietaries) during booking process (advise under Special Requirements) or at least 24 hours prior to the tour
Starter
Selection of Canapes:
Roasted Beets on a flaxseed cracker (VG/NGA); Braised brisket, Maori fry bread (NGO); Green Lip Mussel Tartlet; Kiwi Bruschetta "mouse trap" (V)
Main
Roast Chicken Caesar
Served with; baby cos, bacon, soft egg, parmesan (NGA)
Main
Lamb Rump
Served with pomme anna, mint chimichurri, jus (NGA)
Main
Pan Fried Market Fish
Served with; prosciutto butter sauce, seasonal vegetable (NGA)
Main
Miso Roasted Pumpkin
Served with; braised lentils, black garlic puree, seed granola, crispy enoki (VG/NGA)
Dessert
Chocolate Delice
Weetbix crumb, miso caramel, chocolate cremeaux (VG/NGA)
Dessert
Flat White Coffee Pot
set coffee custard, macerated pear, yuzu flakes, spiced shortbread (V/NGO)
Dessert
Coconut Sago
Dark chocolate, fruit compote, salted coconut (VG/NGA)
What's Included
- 3-course Dinner
- Live commentary on board
- Use of windproof/waterproof jackets and blankets
- 1x Complimentary drink on arrival
- Additional alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Explore Group - AucklandExplore Booking Kiosk Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Check in at the Explore Kiosk (opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Ensure your meal selections (1x main and 1x dessert) are provided 24 hours prior to your departure and advise us if you are travelling with another group to allocate you to the same vessel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your dinner cruise begins at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, where an expert captain welcomes you aboard the 50-foot (15-meter) sailing yacht. After a safety briefing, set sail across the waters of Waitemata Harbour, gliding past waterfront highlights including Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Ferry Building and the iconic Sky Tower—New Zealand’s tallest building.
Your captain points out the sights that you pass, such as the volcanic cone of Mt. Eden, which hovers on the outskirts of the city. Hear live commentary about the national pastime of sailing, including the hosting of the America’s Cup. If you’d like, you can assist the crew to hoist the sails or try your hand at steering the boat. Or simply enjoy the breeze and relax with a drink, purchased from the sailboat’s bar.
While you sail, take a seat in the dining room for a 3-course dinner. Afterward, savor the city views as Auckland illuminates in the evening light of dusk.
After your cruise, your tour ends back at Viaduct Harbour.
Your captain points out the sights that you pass, such as the volcanic cone of Mt. Eden, which hovers on the outskirts of the city. Hear live commentary about the national pastime of sailing, including the hosting of the America’s Cup. If you’d like, you can assist the crew to hoist the sails or try your hand at steering the boat. Or simply enjoy the breeze and relax with a drink, purchased from the sailboat’s bar.
While you sail, take a seat in the dining room for a 3-course dinner. Afterward, savor the city views as Auckland illuminates in the evening light of dusk.
After your cruise, your tour ends back at Viaduct Harbour.
1
Waitemata Harbour
2
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Toilet is also located on-board vessel
- Cash and EFTPOS/Credit bar onboard
- Please advise your main and dessert menu choices (1x each pp) in the Special Requirements section during the booking process.
- Children must be over 5 years in age
- If travelling with another group, please advise us at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure you are allocated onto the same vessel.
- Meal selections must be advised at least 24 hours prior to departure or that may be defaulted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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
Brian_M
This was an Amazing experience. The guides were super knowledgeable about the location, and especially the sailing. The dinner was fantastic! Probably the best part for us was when my adult step-daughter got to steer the boat under sail; she was so excited, and now wants to learn how to sail,
Reviews
4.5
based on 509 reviews
Brad_D, Apr 2026
Even though it’s raining cold and blowing. The climate on board was very warm and inviting in the personnel did an excellent job! The food was good and different and we enjoy the experience…👍😀👍
Annette_I, Apr 2026
Great experience, wrap up well though can get chilly when the sun goes down.
Crew were very experienced and fun to be with xxxx
Brian_M, Apr 2026
This was an Amazing experience. The guides were super knowledgeable about the location, and especially the sailing. The dinner was fantastic! Probably the best part for us was when my adult step-daughter got to steer the boat under sail; she was so excited, and now wants to learn how to sail,
Georgia_P, Mar 2026
Beautiful evening, lovely sailboat and friendly staff, and the food was lovely - would definitely recommend
Jeffrey_S, Mar 2026
Great opportunity to be on the water and sail past the bridge and enjoy Auckland lights at night. Dinner was delicious and crew did an outstanding job.
Sampath_C, Mar 2026
Had lot of fun with the group coming from different parts of the world. It was interesting to watch a city during day and night time and getting different aspects of it.
Sheri_T, Mar 2026
The crew was friendly and informed. We had a tasty quality dinner while sailing through the harbor. We loved the experience of sailing and the knowledgeable crew. Sailing back to the harbor with the city lights was gorgeous.
Bonnie_T, Mar 2026
Weather was perfect. Staff friendly
I think if weather was bad it still maybe fun cos jackets and blankets were available.
Rosie_B, Mar 2026
The crew was great! Great sunset. Just a real relax sail in the Harbour. The bridge and Sky Tower, as well as the skyline were amazing to see at night all lit up.
Jane_B, Mar 2026
We had a lovely sunset sailing experience, we were lucky enough to enjoy clear skies. The meal we selected was not served but we enjoyed all courses served.
Michael_P, Mar 2026
We enjoyed the experience and having our refreshment and food on the deck, at an angle when we were under sail. We would have appreciated some commentary on the landmarks around the harbour. The crew were engaging.
Carolyn_B, Mar 2026
Wonderful and fun way to see the Auckland Harbour. The night we were out there were dozens of other sailboats and really gave us a feel for how Kiwis belief in working to live. Crew was awesome, food was good. It was a chilly night we were out and they provided blankets to stay warm. This was an experience we will rember for a long time to come.
Robert_O, Mar 2026
Great trip although a little windier than I would have liked! 😂 Thank goodness for blankets and waterproof jackets on board. Great food and service from the team. Well done
David_P, Feb 2026
Great Cruise. Well trained and polite staff, very knowledgeable. Foo and beverages were excellent. Highly Recommend
Mark_P, Feb 2026
Great trip, great crew, good food and beautiful relaxed atmosphere. The team was excellent and professional. Highly recommend
Howard_B, Feb 2026
The food was great and it was really a fun tour in the harbor. Be ready for high winds and steep boat angles.
Helen_N, Feb 2026
We couldn’t fault Noel,Finn,Oscar they gave us a wonderful fun,once in a life time experience .
Highly recommend this
Jeanne_C, Feb 2026
The crew on the ship were great. It was a beautiful cruise. Really enjoyed the experience, particularly seeing so many colorful sailboats around us. Only negative is that some of the food was not very good. Chicken was fine, but fish and lamb were not very good.
Alberta_N, Feb 2026
Very enjoyable evening on the water with the sailing team. Great food and weather, and the team did an awesome job with dinner and showing us the harbor. Very fun time.
Wendy_B, Feb 2026
Skipper and staff on board were friendly and took good care of us. A cruise without dinner would suffice.
Rod_M, Feb 2026
The captain and crew make this an unforgettable experience. We were lucky to have a perfect evening for the sail and dinner. Being a sailor I appreciated the opportunity to sail the ship for part of the cruise. The food was from a local gourmet resturant, that added to the experience .
PatriciaM_H, Feb 2026
Just a lovely boat ride and meal. Crew were mostly young people and they were great. We had excellent weather so all the views were good.
Michelle_L, Feb 2026
Capt Charles, Billie and Phin were amazing! Beautiful sailing experience. My only suggestion would be fewer people. It was difficult to manage food and drink.
Rodney_H, Feb 2026
great crew, very informative and service by the crew was awesome. the weather turned very nice
would do it again
Danielle_M, Feb 2026
The captain and crew were really friendly. The boat was comfortable and we got great views of the city, bridge and sunset.
Kathy_P, Feb 2026
Always enjoy being on the water. Captain was very kind and friendly, al d so was the crew. Only negative was too many on the boat.
Lucille_d, Jan 2026
Sunset was colorful and spectacular
Food was great and had a good variety
Weather cooperated any was fabulous
Gretchen_S, Jan 2026
This was a lovely sunset cruise around Auckland Harbor. We had spent the day around downtown Auckland and this was a relaxing way to end our time in Auckland. The crew kept us happy with food and drinks. They also let us move around the sailboat, steer, and ask questions. Weather was perfect for this activity.
Melba_H, Jan 2026
Absolutely fantastic? Great Skipper and staff. The food was good and they made it easy to eat by putting it in bowls.
Steve, Jan 2026
The sailing and crew were great the food was tasty, but dinner was not very hot and serving size was small. It was a wonderful evening.
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