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Auckland Sunset Cruise: Scenic Harbour Views
4.2
20 Ratings
Auckland
Sail into Auckland’s sunset on a harbour cruise. Enjoy stunning views, live commentary, and a licensed bar for a perfect evening.
Sail into Auckland’s sunset on a harbour cruise. Enjoy stunning views, live commentary, and a licensed bar for a perfect evening.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Sail under the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, a prominent and well-known feature of the city.
- Sky Tower - Admire the views of Auckland’s renowned Sky Tower as it captures the day’s final light, standing tall above the cityscape before illuminating as night falls.
- Ports of Auckland - Glide past the bustling…
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Sail under the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, a prominent and well-known feature of the city.
- Sky Tower - Admire the views of Auckland’s renowned Sky Tower as it captures the day’s final light, standing tall above the cityscape before illuminating as night falls.
- Ports of Auckland - Glide past the bustling Ports of Auckland, the primary hub for trade, where cargo ships, cruise liners, and working vessels link Auckland to the global community.
- Devonport - Drift by the delightful seaside village of Devonport, celebrated for its historic homes, sandy shores, and laid-back coastal atmosphere, just across the harbour from the city.
- New Zealand Maritime Museum - Sail by the New Zealand Maritime Museum, where tales of exploration, migration, and maritime life vividly illustrate Auckland’s profound connection to the sea.
What's Included
- Friendly crew
- Live commentary
- Panoramic views of the city at sunset
- 2 hr Sunset Harbour Cruise
- Friendly crew
- Live commentary
- Panoramic views of the city at sunset
- 2 hr Sunset Harbour Cruise
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
- Light snacks are available for purchase onboard.
- Guests are welcome to bring their own food.
- We are a fully licensed vessel — no BYO alcohol permitted.
- Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
- Light snacks are available for purchase onboard.
- Guests are welcome to bring their own food.
- We are a fully licensed vessel — no BYO alcohol permitted.
Additional Information
Discover the stunning beauty of Auckland’s harbor with a serene Sunset Cruise on a classic wooden boat provided by The Red Boats.
Delight in sweeping views as the sun descends over the city skyline, glide under the renowned Harbour Bridge, and listen to engaging live commentary about local landmarks and history. Featuring a fully licensed bar on board,…
Discover the stunning beauty of Auckland’s harbor with a serene Sunset Cruise on a classic wooden boat provided by The Red Boats.
Delight in sweeping views as the sun descends over the city skyline, glide under the renowned Harbour Bridge, and listen to engaging live commentary about local landmarks and history. Featuring a fully licensed bar on board, open deck viewing, and a welcoming Kiwi crew, this experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy Auckland from the water.
Location
The Red Boats Ltd - Party Boats & Fishing Charters Auckland
Westhaven Drive
Please arrive at Z Pier 31 Westhaven Drive, St Marys Bay, Auckland 1010 -The Red Boats Departure Point is Z Pier Gate, Our friendly crew will meet you there for boarding. If using a taxi service please state *Z Pier* to get accurate location. Pay and Display parking is available at the marina.
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
4.2
(20 Ratings)
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Angel_p
Mar 26, 2026
Family Trip - Great experience overall and friendly staff. Highly recommended for families. The experience was worth the money.
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Chrishardyrealtor
Mar 25, 2026
Great value for an even better boat ride!! - The skipper and first mate are first rate! You can tell they have a passion for the sea, the bridge, the bay, sunsets, big boats and small ones! It was a delightful time on the water and we had spectacular views of the skyline, the lighted bay bridge, the islands, the harbor, along with down to earth commentary by the skipper who has been at this for many years and still marvels at the things he sees every night!
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Wendy_g
Mar 24, 2026
It was a great... - It was a great experience. The crew could not have been nicer. The captain did a commentary the entire time.
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Rebecca
Mar 23, 2026
Honestly what a bargain for those magical views!!! - Whilst showing an Aussie friend around Auckland for the weekend we thought this trip looked like a bargain. Didn’t know what to expect. But boy did we luck out! The boat had a bit of personality but we felt safe and welcome by the skipper and crew. They went out of their way to show everyone the coolest spots around the harbour and were very informative. Made sure we spent plenty of time getting the best views as the sun set behind the harbour bridge. Then enjoyed the amazing lit up city and bridge on the way back. Honestly, what an absolute treat! Go for it! It was a total highlight!
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448simmyk
Mar 21, 2026
Unreal experience - Best experience ever! So worth it. Loved the vibe and it was very reasonable price.
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Grahames2019
Mar 20, 2026
Thoroughly recommend - Lovely relaxing cruise on Auckland Harbour. Crew were very friendly, and commentary very informal and informative. Crew made the most of the sunset with ample time for plenty of photos. Very enjoyable way to spend an evening
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Roderickh955
Mar 18, 2026
A different and relaxing way to see Auckland - A great way to end our 4 week tour if NZ. The weather was near perfect
with a superb sunset. every aspect of the cruise was enjoyable and conductedxat a relaxed pace. The skipper gave an informed commentary - picking out a lot of historical features and landmarks as we toured the harbour. The commentary was measured and didnt dominate the cruise. We were given loads of photo opportunitues ( and advanced warning/ stopping and turning the boat) to allow everyone the chanfe to get the best pictures as we passed landmarks.
The return route under the Harbour Bridge as the sun wax setting and the bridge / city lights came on was very memourable.
We had time on tge boat to chat with other passengers and space to move about without it feeling too crowded. The spirit on the cruise was rekaxed and everyone appeared to be well looked after by an attentive crew .
I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Auckland from a different vantage point.
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Bob
Mar 17, 2026
Great harbor cruise! - The captain was very informative about the harbor and city. He cruised at a good pace and waited at certain places to ensure everyone was able to take plenty of beautiful pictures of the sunset and city skyline. The tour was supposed to be 1 1/2 hours but was close to 2 hours. It was a pleasant excursion.
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Chrisnp7948ks
Mar 17, 2026
Auckland Sunset - An enjoyable harbour sunset cruise. The boat was smallish and a little dated but the activity was good overall
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Debbiel806
Apr 8, 2026
Old, dirty and CROWDED boat - I’ve been on a lot of sunset cruises all over the world. This one was disappointing to say the least. The boat was old and dingy. The audio system was horrible. The view of the sunset was hampered by a bunch of cranes. If they had positioned the boat a little differently it could have been great. Last but not least, there were WAY too many people on this boat!
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