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The 8 Best Sailing Trips in Auckland

8 tours  ·  from $65 a head

More boats per head than anywhere on earth, and several of them will let you grind a winch. These 8 sailings cover the America’s Cup yachts, the gulf day sails and the sunset runs, priced by hours on the water.

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner - How the dinner works on a moving sailboat
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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour - The safety briefing and first look at the boat
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America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Sail a genuine America’s Cup yacht on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, helping with sails and steering for two exciting hours.

“Excellent experience of what it is like to sail an americas cup racing yacht on the raged edge at 45 degrees roll. Yacht was a semi finalist in 1995 race. Hard work on the sail winches. 4 man crew looked like they had just left school, but very competent.”

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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner - Local stories with the captain and crew
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Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

3.Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 2h 30m · from $95

Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour aboard a 50-foot yacht, with a three-course New Zealand dinner, welcome drink, local stories, and sunset views.

“I loved the veiw the most of course. For 98 dollars it's some of the best money 💰 I've every spent! Food was good! The staff was fun and informative! If I come back I will definitely go again 💯 🥰”

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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise - Leaving Viaduct Harbour under sail
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Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

4.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65Best value

Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour aboard a 50-foot yacht, steer the helm, hear local stories, and enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a cookie.

“Sophie and Brad were wonderful and worked very well together Defiance is a beautiful lady and just right for a gentle cruise in the harbour Always like more time on the water but that’s not possible Just superb”

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America's Cup Sailing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour - What sailing feels like for a first-timer
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America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour

Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience - Devonport from the water
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Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

6.Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $68

Sail Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour aboard a yacht, with skyline views, live commentary, a hot drink, and the chance to steer.

“What an incredible experience! The boat is well-maintained and spacious. The crew was super friendly, making everyone feel welcome and relaxed throughout the trip. The wind conditions were perfect, providing an excellent sailing experience. A special highlight was when the captain let me take the helm—such a thrilling and memorable moment! The views of Auckland from the water were amazing. I highly recommend this sailing trip for anyone looking to enjoy the sea, great company, and breathtaking scenery!”

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Exclusive Sailing Charter from Waiheke Island - The pest-free island walk
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Exclusive Sailing Charter from Waiheke Island

7.Exclusive Sailing Charter from Waiheke Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews Top rated

Sail the Hauraki Gulf from Waiheke on an exclusive 41-foot catamaran with swimming, island walks, lunch, and two crew.

“We had a perfect day with Captain Bruce and Renee! They could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We had fun swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and relaxing on the boat. The lunch spread was a delicious surprise, too. We couldn't have enjoyed this experience more!”

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Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure - A pest-free island walk and the chance to see Tiritiri Matangi
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Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

8.Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $403

Sail the Hauraki Gulf from Waiheke with lunch, snorkeling, SUP boards, island walks, seabirds, and a small group of 12.

“Wind and sailing were excellent. Captain Bruce let us sail quite a bit. We also had a walk on Tiritiri Matangi island that had amazing birds and views. His lunch spread was also top-notch.”

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