Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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
Sky Tower
See the Sky Tower standing tall above the city, a defining feature of Auckland’s skyline visible from across the harbour.
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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
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great boat trip even in winter.
Y2305CBtimh,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic 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
5.00Good 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
4.00Great 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
5.00Great 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
5.00A 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
5.00Very 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
1.00I 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
5.00My 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
5.00Nice 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
5.00We 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.
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