Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland
Description
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.
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Itinerary
On this Cruise we Cruise Under the Iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge
See the Sky Tower standing tall above the city, a defining feature of Auckland’s skyline visible from across the harbour.
Pass by the Ports of Auckland, the city’s main gateway for trade, where cargo ships and working vessels connect Auckland to the world.
See Rangitoto Island, Auckland’s youngest and most iconic volcano, rising from the harbour with its distinctive symmetrical cone.
Cruise past Devonport, a charming seaside village known for its historic villas, sandy beaches, and relaxed coastal feel just across the harbour.
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.
Pass the Chelsea Sugar Refinery, a historic Auckland landmark that has been producing sugar on the harbour’s edge since the late 1800s.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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(14)
Fantastic value for money. Worth doing the cruise even on an overcast winter's day. Commentary was great. Was the perfect length of time.
Good commentary including facts (or maybe just stories - who would know) and history about the Harbour. Made the trip entertaining. Skipper Steve and his first mate Katie were great.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the commentary and found the stories and history of Auckland Harbour entertaining throughout the cruise. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Steve and Katie—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your experience enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Red Boats, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another great trip on the harbour! 🚢😊
Great location with ample parking Great commentary - liked that they stopped under harbour bridge for us to see a bungy jump Boats a bit old and tatty compared to other services locally Lack of snacks on board especially COFFEE!
Thank you for your review and for joining us on our Auckland Harbour Cruise. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the convenient location, ample parking, and the commentary from our crew. Stopping beneath the Harbour Bridge to watch the bungy jump is always a highlight, and we’re glad you enjoyed that experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the vessel presentation and onboard refreshments. We are continually investing in improvements to our fleet and guest experience, and comments like yours help guide those efforts. We’ll also take your suggestion regarding coffee and additional snack options into consideration. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you aboard again in the future. 🚢😊
Great harbor cruise! Comfortable boat with seating below and above. It was just long enough to see the harbor from the water.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the harbour cruise and found the boat comfortable, with plenty of seating to take in the views. We’re glad the cruise length was just right for exploring Auckland from the water and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
A very enjoyable and informative harbour tour. This is coming from a land lock person. Sure the weather did impact our adventure, but that was part of the package visiting outside of their “Summer”.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the harbour tour and found it both informative and enjoyable. Even when the weather doesn’t quite cooperate, Auckland Harbour always has something special to offer. We’re so pleased you embraced the experience and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Very comfortable and informative tour. An excellent opportunity to learn more about the city and its history. Stunning scenery
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you found the tour comfortable and informative. Auckland has a fascinating history and stunning harbour scenery, so we’re pleased you enjoyed learning more about the city while taking in the views. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon. – The Red Boats Team 🚢
I was not able take the ride. I missed jt. The directions was not clear. this was not acceptable. Jjjj j
We’re sorry you missed the cruise. Our booking confirmations and listing pages include the full departure address and check-in information, which can also be entered directly into Google Maps or Apple Maps for navigation. As departures operate to schedule, we are unfortunately unable to delay cruises for late arrivals.
My two sisters and I went on the Scenic Harbour cruise in Auckland last week, and we enjoyed every minute of it. From the moment we stepped on board, the staff were incredibly friendly and greeted us with warm smiles, making us feel immediately welcome. A real highlight was the captain, who also provided the commentary. We learned so much about Auckland’s history and saw several landmarks from a completely different perspective. The views of the harbour were absolutely amazing. Just a heads-up for those booking through TripAdvisor: the price shown, $26.89 per adult, is in USD, not NZD. Other than that slight confusion with the website's currency display, it was a perfect outing. We highly recommend it for anyone visiting Auckland!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you and your sisters enjoyed every minute of the cruise. It’s great to hear our crew made you feel welcome from the start, and that the captain’s commentary helped bring Auckland’s history and landmarks to life. The harbour really does offer a special perspective. We also appreciate you highlighting the currency note for future guests. Thanks again for the recommendation we’d love to have you back on board!
Nice relaxing morning cruise round the harbour with a great dry commentary from the captain
We had a great time with Red Boats. Our hostess, Tasi was super friendly. Our captain was quite knowledgeable about the Auckland harbor. And we got a bonus being allowed to sit up front with the captain and get a great view from under the bridge. Would definitely recommend.
Thanks so much for your lovely review We’re so glad you had a great time and that Tasi and the skipper made the experience extra special for you! Sitting up front under the bridge is definitely a great spot Really appreciate the recommendation hope to see you back onboard again soon
