Scenic Wine and Cheese Auckland Harbour Cruise
Description
Cruise through the stunning Auckland Harbour while enjoying a selection of New Zealand wines and artisanal cheeses. This 1.5-hour experience offers a delightful afternoon on the water, featuring breathtaking views of the Auckland skyline and landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto Island. With live commentary sharing local stories and history, this cruise is perfect for those looking to unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. Limited spaces are available, ensuring an intimate experience. - Enjoy a glass of wine or beer paired with a gourmet cheese box - Discover Auckland's iconic sights from the water - Relax with live commentary and background music - Departs from Z Pier, Westhaven Marina every afternoon 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
One of the standout moments on your Red Boats Cruise is gliding right beneath the impressive Auckland Harbour Bridge What you’ll experience: • Unique vantage point: Get a whole new perspective as you cruise directly under the bridge’s sweeping steel arches — something you simply can’t appreciate fully from land. • Photo opportunities: Capture stunning shots of the bridge towering above, with the city skyline and sparkling harbour as your backdrop. • Learn its story: Enjoy light commentary onboard, sharing interesting facts about the bridge’s history, construction, and its place in Auckland’s maritime culture. • Feel the buzz: Watch adventurous thrill-seekers bungee jump from the bridge and wave to passing cars above as you glide peacefully below. This up-close encounter with the Harbour Bridge is just one of many unforgettable sights you’ll enjoy while sipping wine, tasting local cheese, and soaking in Auckland’s best harbour views aboard The Red Boats.
Glimpse historic warships and learn about this maritime hotspot during onboard commentary
Sail Past Rangitoto Island: • Glide through the sparkling Waitematā Harbour and enjoy an up-close view of Rangitoto Island — Auckland’s youngest and most famous volcanic cone. • Take in breathtaking views of its rugged, forested slopes rising dramatically from the sea — a picture-perfect backdrop for your photos. • Hear light commentary about Rangitoto’s unique geology, its volcanic past, and its role in Auckland’s island landscape.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Well worth every penny see what you cant see from land dont wanna give away too much as its a must do experience
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed seeing Auckland from a whole new perspective and felt the experience was worth every penny. We love that you don’t want to give too much away—some things really are best discovered from the water! We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Generous servings and great commentary
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the generous servings and onboard commentary during your cruise. We really appreciate the support and hope to welcome you back onboard again soon! - The Red Boats Team
A delightful, gentle cruise around Auckla d Harbour. What could be better than a lovely cruise - a lovely cruise complete with cheese and wine. The cheese, meats and crackers selection was very substantial and delicious. Captain's commentary was great. Thoroughly lovely way to spend part of an afternoon .
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed a relaxing cruise around Auckland Harbour especially with the added cheese and wine experience. It’s great to hear you found the selection generous and the captain’s commentary engaging. A truly wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
The tour was beautiful! The wine and cheese was excellent ( more of a charcuterie box) However, it was difficult to hear the captain speaking
Thank you for your kind words about the tour and the wine and cheese we’re glad you enjoyed it! We’re sorry to hear it was difficult to hear the captain at times. We appreciate you letting us know and will review this to make sure future guests have an even better experience. We’d love to have you back with us again.
Seating is terrible. Can’t look out both sides of boat. Needs more seating. Staff is inattentive to guests.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the seating layout and service did not meet your expectations. Guest comfort and attentiveness are very important to us, so we genuinely appreciate you sharing your experience. Our vessel layout is designed to maximise space and safety while still allowing guests to move around and enjoy different viewing angles, but we understand it may not suit everyone. We’ll also be speaking with our crew to ensure we continue delivering the attentive service we pride ourselves on. Thank you again for your honest feedback.
Thoroughly enjoyed our harbour cruise, the commentary was informative and at times amusing. Captain went out of his way so we could watch the bungy jumper jump from harbour bridge - eek!! The wine and cheese package was top notch (mini gherkins, cocktail pickled onions, sundried tomatoes, salami, and olives also included). For the price this is a great trip!
hank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the harbour cruise and found the commentary both informative and entertaining. Timing the trip to catch the bungy jump is always exciting! It’s also fantastic to hear you appreciated the wine and cheese selection we aim to offer something a little more substantial and memorable. We truly appreciate your comments about the value and hope to host you again in the future.
Better than I thought it would be. Full fresh cheese box massive glass of wine and informative commentary. Well worth the money 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for your great review! We love hearing that the experience exceeded your expectations. We’re so pleased you felt it was well worth the money. Hope to see you back on board again soon
Excellent information from the captain and great service from the stewart. The meat and cheese box was larger than I expected. Great time!
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the informative commentary and attentive service on board. It’s also great to hear the meat and cheese box was a pleasant surprise. We truly appreciate you joining us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
It was a very relaxing afternoon. The harbour commentary was excellent. Customer service was great! Highly recommend.
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a relaxing cruise and enjoyed the commentary and service. Really appreciate the recommendation hope to see you again soon!
Lovely experience cruising the harbor and seeing the sights with a friendly and knowledgeable crew. Delicious wine and cheese
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the harbour cruise and felt well looked after by our crew. It’s also great to hear the wine and cheese selection hit the mark. We’d love to host you again in the future.
