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America's Cup Yacht: Auckland Harbour Sail
4.6
332 Ratings
Auckland
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.
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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Waitemata Harbour - 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…
- Waitemata Harbour - 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.
What's Included
- Sail on an authentic America’s Cup Yacht
- Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew
- Informative commentary from our knowledgeable crew
- Use of wet weather jackets and sunscreen
- Sail on an authentic America’s Cup Yacht
- Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew
- Informative commentary from our knowledgeable crew
- Use of wet weather jackets and sunscreen
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (not available on board)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (not available on board)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best
Location
Explore Group - Auckland
Quay Street
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure time at the Explore Kiosk in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(332 Ratings)
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Chris_l
Mar 6, 2026
Auckland sunshine - A beautiful couple of hours on the water with a great crew. Maybe not perfect winds today but the crew worked hard to give us the best sail possible in the light conditions.
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Nicole_w
Mar 3, 2026
Americas Cup - This experience was amazing! There is some active participation for those who would like to which my hubby and I loved. We’re not sit and do nothing people. We learned some of the history of Americas cup racing and about the boat itself. Definitely one of the top activities we booked during our 2 weeks in NZ.
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Ommar_w
Mar 2, 2026
great esperience - great experience. can have hands on experience. highly recommend it. everyone was very nice and helpful.
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Robyn_r
Feb 27, 2026
Sailing the Auckland Bay - We had a beautiful day sailing the Auckland harbor! The crew was informative, very personable, friendly, and knowledgeable! We had such a great time. Hands on was encouraged but you could just enjoy the experience without moving the sails or steering. A fantastic experience on an America Cup sailboat!
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David_b
Feb 26, 2026
Interesting and easy. ... - Interesting and easy. We enjoyed being able to help sail the boat if you wanted to
Crew was friendly and informative.
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Luke_u
Feb 25, 2026
Unique experience - Unique experience and very interactive with opportunity to participate in key tasks. Little wind but made it work which was surprising. Would recommend.
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Robbi_m
Feb 23, 2026
Sailing on a racing boat - When you get out on the water, the experience is thrilling and invigorating. The crew were amazing. They were so capable, professional and informative. They allowed anyone who wanted to, to streer the boat and encouraged us to take part in the positioning of the sails. I would highly recommend this tour
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Jamestx68
Feb 19, 2026
Amazing sailing experience -- possibly best thing to do in Auckland - This is an amazing experience. Easily one of the best things you can do in Auckland. The crew is awesome and extremely informative. Highly competent sailors. Booking was difficult in February due to popularity, but we lucked out with the only time slot open during our stay. Winds were high, so be sure to have good sea legs.
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Joanmorris204
Feb 17, 2026
2 hours on a racing boat the won the Americas cup! Very exciting - Terrific boat and a very fun staff!
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Janie_s
Feb 24, 2026
Beautiful sail! - Fantastic sail. If you want to be engaged in the sail you can be. Or you can sit back and watch. Please know that this vessel was actually not sailed during the Americas Cup but used as a test and training vessel. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time.
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