Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise
Description
Experience Auckland’s harbour at its most beautiful with a relaxing Sunset Cruise aboard a classic wooden vessel with the The Red Boats. Enjoy panoramic views as the sun sets over the city skyline, sail beneath the iconic Harbour Bridge, and take in live commentary highlighting local landmarks and history. With a fully licensed onboard bar, open deck viewing, and a friendly Kiwi crew, this is the ultimate way to unwind and see Auckland from the water. All cruises are subject to weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, itineraries may be adjusted if required.
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Itinerary
Cruise Beneath the Iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks
Enjoy views of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower as it catches the last light of the day, rising above the skyline before gradually lighting up as the city transitions into night.
Pass by the busy Ports of Auckland, the city’s main gateway for trade, where cargo ships, cruise liners, and working vessels connect Auckland to the world.
Cruise past the charming seaside village of Devonport, known for its historic villas, sandy beaches, and relaxed coastal feel just across the harbour from the city.
Pass by the New Zealand Maritime Museum, where stories of exploration, migration, and seafaring life bring Auckland’s deep connection to the ocean to life.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
Amazing experience, the 4.30 cruise was perfect for sunset, the trip back as the city lights became bright was perfect. Captain and crew were amazing
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the perfect sunset and watching Auckland light up on the return journey. It’s fantastic to hear our captain and crew helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
It was rainy and cloudy, but Red Boats operated. The boat ride was still nice, and we could see the city and bridge lights.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise despite the rainy and cloudy weather. Auckland Harbour has a unique charm in all conditions, and we’re pleased you were still able to take in the beautiful city skyline and Harbour Bridge lights. We hope to welcome you on board again perhaps next time with a spectacular sunset too!
Great Cruise around Auckland waterfront and watch the sunset. Caleb and Aria (hopefully spelling is correct) were both fantastic. Very chill boat ride with amazing views back to the city and the light show with the music on the harbour Bridge was amazing. Totally recommended 👌
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Sunset Harbour Cruise and Auckland’s beautiful waterfront. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Caleb and Ari they’ll be delighted to hear they helped make your experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon. – The Red Boats Team
Very good. Cold but next time we'll wear our winter clothes, that would make it perfect. We love the experience
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cruise, even with the cooler weather. Auckland sunsets are worth braving the chill for! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back aboard for another memorable harbour experience. – The Red Boats Team
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
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased you had such a fun time on our Sunset Harbour Cruise. Great tip about bringing a blanket during the cooler months it can definitely get a little chilly on the harbour! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon. – The Red Boats Team
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
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the stunning city views and found the commentary informative. Auckland Harbour is beautiful in every season, and wrapping up warm certainly helps during the cooler months. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you aboard again soon. – The Red Boats Team
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.
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.
Honestly boring. The only good views are the first 5 minutes as you see the city sailing away, and the last 5 minutes of the city lights on the way back. The rest of the time you are just on the water with not much to see for 2 HOURS! Wayyyyy too long. The boat is old, there is not much space, and the PA system didn't work so we had no commentary as advertised. Overall disappointing and would not recommend.
We’re sorry the cruise was not to your personal taste, however our Sunset and Nightlights Cruises are clearly advertised as relaxed scenic harbour experiences focused on being out on the water and viewing Auckland from the harbour. Thousands of guests each year thoroughly enjoy the experience. We do acknowledge the PA system issue raised and appreciate that feedback being brought to our attention.
So awesome Loved it -Boat cruise was so awesome
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the boat cruise and had such an awesome time onboard with us. We really appreciate the support and hope to see you again! - The Red Boats Team
We loved this cruise. Was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Kids absolutely loved it. The sunset was beautiful, the pictures we captured were amazing! The captain and crew were super nice and friendly! Would definitely do this again
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the cruise was one of the highlights of your trip and that the kids loved it too. Auckland sunsets really can make for some amazing photos! We’ll pass your kind words onto the captain and crew, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you all back onboard again someday. - The Red Boats Team
