Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland

4.64

4.6(14 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Auckland Harbour Bridge

On this Cruise we Cruise Under the Iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge

Admission Not Applicable

Sky Tower

See the Sky Tower standing tall above the city, a defining feature of Auckland’s skyline visible from across the harbour.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland

What‘s Included

Friendly crew

Live commentary

Light snacks and drinks available for purchase

Scenic 1.5 Hour Auckland Harbour Cruise

Sail on a Classic wooden vessel

Transportation to and from meeting point

Bring a warm jacket as it can get cold on the water

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.64

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great boat trip even in winter.
Y2305CBtimh,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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...
Karen F,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Pleasant day out
Guide35219925352,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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!
Highly recommend!
t woman,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great harbor cruise! Comfortable boat with seating below and above. It was just long enough to see the harbor from the water.
Harbour Cruise
Samson Y,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
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”.
Very comfortable and...
katherine E,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very comfortable and informative tour. An excellent opportunity to learn more about the city and its history. Stunning scenery
No good . Jjjj
Puneeta G,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
I was not able take the ride. I missed jt. The directions was not clear. this was not acceptable. Jjjj j
Fantastic afternoon on the Auckland Harbour!
V9441UYjennyl,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Enjoyable
Explorer14416124409,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice relaxing morning cruise round the harbour with a great dry commentary from the captain
Great Auckland Harbor Cruis
Pioneer796920,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.