Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience
Description
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!
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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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(93)
We were searching for a sunset dinner cruise, but most reviews suggested opting for a sailing cruise and dining at a restaurant. Since the food on dinner cruises is not particularly impressive, we decided to take this sailing tour. It turned out to be a delightful and memorable experience during our vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed watching all the sailboats in the bay. The crew was fantastic, providing us with refreshing drinks and delicious cookies. Afterward, we headed to a fantastic restaurant located right at the harbor for a satisfying meal.
We had a great time with Pippa, Alec and Olivia. The crew was quite friendly and the sailing was top notch. It was a windy day and the boat keeled over and glided effortlessly through the harbour. I would not hesitate to recommend. A true sailing adventure!
I wanted to take my family sailing because it seems like such a part of the NZ, especially Auckland, lifestyle. I understood they would be teaching us some about sailing and generally explaining the role of sailing in Kiwi culture. The staff were very uninterested and only talked when we asked questions. The sailing experience was not interactive, except for him letting us take the wheel for a couple of minutes. I would not recommend this experience. Also, if you’re looking for a quiet, romantic experience, this isn’t the thing either. Just pass.
Wonderful crew and we all had a turn at steering the yacht 😊 Weather was perfect too. Recommend to everyone!
The harbor sail was great for us ex-sailors. We sailed for 30 years and sold our boat a few years ago. the harbor sail was great with a reefed main sailing at hull speed. Fred and crew did a great job with us and the other 15 guests even though some had never sailed. Highly recommended.
This was a pleasant afternoon sailing on the water. We enjoyed great views of the Auckland skyline from another perspective. The crew was great. Our only disappointment was a bit of crowding on the rather small vessel.
If you have not been on a sailboat, this is a must do experience. The staff were friendly and tentative, informative and helpful. We went around the harbor under Auckland bridge and back. We’ve been many harbor cruises, this one is very unique on a sailboat. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
The skippers were very accommodating and hospitable. I was able to enjoy sailing even for someone who hasn’t done it before.
Wonderful thrilling experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the boat, the guides and the scenery! Highly recommend this tour
Relaxing sail on the harbor!!! Captain was VERY INFORMATIVE, had a wonderful disposition, and we appreciated his hard-working/charming first mate. Learned about racing, history of area, the Harbor bridge construction, and fundamentals of sailing. My husband took the helm for a short time!
