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(20)
For the price paid, it’s an awesome experience. You will know the history of everything you see including the boat you abroad
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you felt the cruise was great value and enjoyed learning about Auckland’s sights and the history of the boat itself. We love sharing the stories of our harbour and vessels with our guests. Thanks for cruising with The Red Boats!
Very well organised and imformative crew. Really good experience. Crew were very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this activity.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so pleased you had a really enjoyable experience and found our crew friendly, helpful and informative. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard The Red Boats again sometime!
It was an enjoyable trip with beautiful views of the wonderful city of Auckland. I learned a lot from the information shared by the tour guide, and the crew was friendly and pleasant. Thank you.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views of Auckland and found the commentary interesting and informative. It’s also great to hear our crew made you feel welcome. Thank you for choosing The Red Boats, and we hope to have you cruising with us again!
Good and have fun. It was my first time so I like it.
Thank you for joining us! We’re glad you enjoyed your first harbour cruise experience and had a fun time onboard. We hope to welcome you back again for another cruise around Auckland Harbour!
Really cool experience. Cute boat that my son really enjoyed exploring with lots of different spaces for taking in the views. Great guide, learnt a lot about the area. Really enjoyed seeing the city and port from the water. We went on a fine day in winter so was not too busy, which was perfect.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you and your son enjoyed exploring the boat, taking in the harbour views and learning more about Auckland from our crew. It sounds like you picked a beautiful winter day for it! We hope to see you both onboard again.
Was a great cruise around the harbour, loved the guide information, well worth it.
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your cruise around the harbour and found the commentary informative. It’s great to hear you felt the experience was well worth it. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Fantastic value for money. Worth doing the cruise even on an overcast winter's day. Commentary was great. Was the perfect length of time.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you found the cruise to be great value and enjoyed the commentary and stunning harbour views. It’s wonderful to hear the experience was enjoyable even on an overcast winter’s day. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
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!
