6 Sailing Trips in Auckland, Weighed Against Each Other

1.Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · from $105Our pick

Board a 50-foot sailing yacht at Viaduct Harbour for a 2.5-hour evening cruise past the Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge, Ferry Building, and Mt. Eden. Your captain provides live commentary, and you may help raise the sails or try the wheel. A welcome drink, jackets, blankets, and a three-course dinner are included.

“Great experience first timer on a sail boat and water, even though the weather was cold and rainy. The two were great, drinks went down well”

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2.America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Join a professional crew for two hours aboard an authentic America’s Cup yacht in Auckland. You can steer, help raise sails, work the grinders, or sit back while the crew handles the boat. The English-language trip suits beginners and experienced sailors, with views of the skyline, harbour, and former America’s Cup waters.

“it was a real chance to get hands on the running gear with having no experience they do saft slow moves so even if you.rhink you can't you can. the salt are trendy and happy to help even the new safe are learning.how bloody cool to be on a boat with no out board motor.”

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3.Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 2h 30m · from $95

Set sail from Viaduct Harbour for 2.5 hours aboard a 50ft yacht. Enjoy a welcome drink, a three-course meal from The Lula Inn, local stories from the crew, and Auckland views at sunset. Captains and crew, including Noel, Peter, Luke, and Alex on different departures, may let you help sail or try the wheel.

“A nice and windy evening, so lots of great sailing. Food was tasty.”

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4.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65Best value

Join Explore Group New Zealand at Viaduct Harbour for a 90-minute sail on a 50-foot yacht. You’ll pass the Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, Devonport, and the city skyline, with live commentary, a hot drink, cookie, and the chance to help at the helm.

“It was a nice sailing excursion -- I would recommend”

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5.America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · from $130

Meet Explore Group on Auckland's Quay Street for a two-hour sail aboard an authentic America's Cup racing-class yacht. Captain Julia and the crew explain the ropes, invite you to grind, steer, and help with sails, or let you simply enjoy the harbor. No sailing experience is needed. Minimum age is 10.

“Great time! Excellent crew. Coming back in October to do it again!!! My husband’s favorite excursion ever!”

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6.Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $68

Spend 90 minutes aboard a small sailing yacht from Viaduct Harbour. Your crew provides a safety briefing, commentary, weather jackets, and tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a cookie. You’ll pass Auckland Bridge, Westhaven Marina, Devonport, and the skyline, with a chance to help raise sails or take the helm.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on the sailing cruise. We had delightful weather. Our captain and the first mate were great! Very friendly guys. I got to steer the ship, which was so cool. This was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and see Auckland from a different perspective in a nice, casual and relaxing way. Thank you for a great cruise!”

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