15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Auckland

“Highly recommend! Fabulous! A great way to see Auckland from the harbour. Customer service exceptional and crew extremely attentive couldn’t fault anything. 3 course meal flavoursome and delicious. Best fish I have ever had.”

476 reviewsFrom $105.50by Explore Group Limited

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2-Hour Experiences, Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

/ May 16, 2026

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

Real America’s Cup yacht sailing in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Take the helm, grind winches, race the skyline in 2 hours.

★ 4.8

370 reviews2 hoursFrom $125by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

/ May 16, 2026

5.Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise Waitematā Harbour in 90 minutes to see Auckland’s skyline, Sky Tower, and the Harbour Bridge up close with live English commentary.

★ 4.5

369 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $35by Fullers Group

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Harbour Sailing, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

/ May 16, 2026

6.Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

Auckland Waitemata Harbour 50ft sailing dinner with welcome drink, a 3-course New Zealand menu from The Lula Inn, and city lights.

★ 4.5

319 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $95by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Harbour Sailing, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

/ May 16, 2026

7.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

90-minute sailing on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour with live crew commentary, warm drinks, ponchos, and time to steer past icons.

★ 4.7

301 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $65by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour

/ May 16, 2026

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

America’s Cup yacht sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour: take the helm or relax, learn from pros, and enjoy skyline views in 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely amazing and memorable experience. The crew was awesome and so personable. I highly recommend this to anyone coming to Auckland. The views are beautiful”

298 reviewsFrom $130.32by Explore Group Limited

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

/ May 16, 2026

9.Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

Auckland whale, dolphin, and island cruise in the Hauraki Gulf, with a Rotoroa or Waiheke stop and a marine-life spotting guarantee.

★ 3.9

292 reviews6 - 8 hoursFrom $92by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Auckland Harbour Cruise

/ May 18, 2026

10.Auckland Harbour Cruise

A 90-minute Auckland Harbour cruise from 107 Quay Street with live commentary, skyline views, and easy timing—plus indoor comfort for rough weather.

★ 4.0

“Nice way to see the city! Lovely boat with plenty of seating in 3 levels. Outside seating is available on a nice day. The day we went was windy and raining. It was very cozy to sit inside however. The bottom level has a lot of seats with great views as well. Great commentary as…”

224 reviewsFrom $36.61by Fullers360

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