America's Cup Sailing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 10 years

Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Sail on an authentic America's Cup Yacht

Use of wet weather jackets and sunscreen

Informative commentary from our knowledgeable crew

Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks (not available on board)

Gratuities

What To Expect

The America's Cup is the world's oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, New Zealand offers you the unique opportunity to participate in sailing on these grand prix racing machines. A once in a lifetime must do attraction experiencing the real Auckland, 'City of Sails'. Enjoy an unforgettable two hour sailing experience. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America's Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.

Options

11am 2-Hour Sailing Experience

11am Departue

2pm 2-Hour Sailing Experience

2pm Departure

1pm 2-Hour Sailing Experience

1pm Departure

Reviews

4.60

276 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

223

Sail was one hour not two!!
Alison H,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The sail was nice, but it was only an hour and we paid for 2 hours. Someone called us about a refund, but we haven’t received it yet.
It is an exciting...
Steven C,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is an exciting experience and a great way to spend 2 hours on the harbor taking in theAuckland ski line
Fun way to view the harbour!
Jim H,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fabulous way to see the Auckland harbour while also experiencing a sailing adventure. Great crew and boat!
Great way to spend 2 hours
U7155SYjanicep,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and enjoyable. Crew very friendly. Would recommend . Good value for money. Interesting to talk to other clients
What a great sailing experience!
James K,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great staff who had us participate as true teammates! The staff was personable and made sure that you were able participate at your own level of comfort. We had an amazing sail and experience! Would definitely recommend as the perfect Auckland adventure!
Must do in Auckland
Megan D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely beautiful sunny day in the Harbour. It was so fun to help with the sails and get a chance to drive the boat. Excellent staff and experience.
Misleading promotion
Jack M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
This was not an Americas cup racing yacht. They allowed me to cancel because no wind. Hope I see a refund from you
It’s wonderful to sail on...
Cathie P,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s wonderful to sail on an authentic NZ Americas cup boat! It’s a hands on experience with opportunities to hoist and lower the sails as well as take the helm. You sail through the gorgeous Auckland harbor!
Great experience
gisler11,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a lot different than what I expected, but I had a great time. I would recommend the America's Cup Sailing experience to anyone. Much better than a boat ride thru the harbor.
A once in a lifetime experience
876PeterL876,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maybe we got lucky but with sunshine and good winds,this was an amazing experience. Sailing on a high performance and fast racing yacht is not something you do every day . With 20 visitors and 5 crew it was quite crowded but this in no way limited the experience. Crew were skilled and put safety first. They then got everyone involved in grinding the winches and steering as we raced out to the channel and around the harbour for 2 hours. Dress up warm as can get cold out in the channel and some spray as we got up to speed. You need to be active and able to move across the boat as it keels over at quite an angle. A 10/10 experience 👏