Boat Day Trips Auckland

Discover Auckland from the water aboard The Red Boats Auckland Harbour Cruise.
This relaxed 90-minute Auckland sightseeing cruise explores the Waitemata Harbour while our experienced skipper provides live commentary about Auckland’s maritime history, waterfront and famous landmarks.
Your Auckland Harbour Cruise includes:
• A 90-minute sightseeing cruise
• Live skipper commentary
• Auckland city and harbour views
• Indoor seating and sheltered areas
• Open outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets
Cruise highlights may include:
• Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower
• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Devonport and the Naval Base
• North Head and Torpedo Bay
• Bean Rock Lighthouse
• Rangitoto Island views
• Chelsea Sugar Refinery
• Waterfront homes, bays and marinas
The exact route may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.
What to expect
The Auckland Harbour Cruise offers a relaxed and friendly way to experience Auckland from a different perspective. Guests can move between the indoor and outdoor areas, enjoy uninterrupted harbour views and take photographs throughout the cruise.
Our skipper provides live commentary, sharing interesting stories and information about Auckland’s harbour, maritime history and waterfront landmarks.
Food and drinks
A fully licensed onboard bar sells beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, soft drinks, juice and light snacks. Guests cannot bring their own alcohol onboard.
Who is the cruise suitable for?
The Auckland Harbour Cruise is suitable for families, couples, groups, visitors and Auckland locals. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an affordable Auckland sightseeing cruise or a relaxing activity on the Waitemata Harbour.
Infants must be included when making a booking, even when an infant ticket is free. Children must be supervised at all times, particularly around stairs and outdoor areas.
Departure location
Z Pier
Westhaven Marina
31 Westhaven Drive
Auckland
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so everyone can be checked in and ready to board. The vessel cannot normally wait for passengers who arrive late.
Parking at Westhaven Marina
Paid pay-by-plate parking is available near Z Pier. Park only in white-line public spaces. Red-line spaces are reserved for permit holders.
Parking rates and restrictions can change, so please follow the current signs and allow additional time to find a parking space.
Weather and operating conditions
The Auckland Harbour Cruise operates subject to suitable weather, harbour and operational conditions.
If The Red Boats cancels or changes a sailing, customers will be contacted using the phone number and email address supplied with their booking.
Current departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.
Book The Red Boats Auckland Harbour Cruise and experience Auckland’s skyline, landmarks and maritime history from the Waitemata Harbour.
For further information, visit www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/auckland-harbour-cruises/

Travel from Auckland to The Riverhead historic tavern aboard The Red Boats Public Riverhead Cruise.
This scenic return cruise follows the upper Waitemata Harbour and historic waterways from Westhaven Marina to one of New Zealand’s oldest riverside taverns.
Enjoy live skipper commentary during the journey, relax with a drink from the licensed onboard bar and spend time ashore at The Riverhead before cruising back to Auckland.
Your Public Riverhead Cruise includes:
• A scenic return cruise from Auckland to The Riverhead
• Approximately one and a half hours cruising in each direction
• Approximately two and a half hours ashore
• Live skipper commentary
• Indoor seating and sheltered areas
• Open outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets
The full Riverhead experience normally lasts approximately five and a half hours. Exact timings may vary depending on the tide, harbour conditions and scheduled departure.
This is a shared public cruise. Private Riverhead charters and functions must be arranged through The Red Boats office or Charters Department.
Cruise highlights
The journey follows historic waterways once used by early sailing ships and settlers travelling between Auckland and Riverhead.
Highlights may include:
• Auckland city skyline
• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Chelsea Sugar Refinery
• Kauri Point
• Herald Island
• Riverlea
• Brighams Creek
• Harkins Point
• The upper Waitemata Harbour
• The Riverhead historic tavern
The exact route and commentary may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.
The Riverhead historic tavern
The Riverhead is one of New Zealand’s oldest riverside taverns and provides a relaxed setting for lunch, dinner or drinks beside the water.
Passengers normally have approximately two and a half hours ashore before reboarding the vessel for the return cruise to Auckland.
Meals and drinks purchased at The Riverhead are not included in the cruise ticket unless the selected product specifically states otherwise. Food and beverages at the tavern are ordered and paid for directly with The Riverhead.
We recommend checking dining arrangements and making any required restaurant reservation before your cruise.
Onboard bar and snacks
The vessel has a fully licensed bar selling beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, soft drinks, juice and light snacks.
Guests cannot bring their own alcohol onboard.
Guests who appear to be under 25 may be asked to show an approved current form of photo identification when purchasing alcohol.
Live commentary
Our experienced skipper provides live commentary during the public Riverhead Cruise, sharing stories about Auckland’s maritime history, the upper harbour and the historic route to Riverhead.
Who is the public cruise suitable for?
The Public Riverhead Cruise is suitable for couples, families, visitors, friends, social groups and Auckland locals.
It is a great choice for a relaxing day out, family lunch, birthday outing, sightseeing trip or anyone wanting to experience the upper Waitemata Harbour.
Infants must be included when making a booking, even when an infant ticket is free. Children must be supervised at all times, particularly around stairs, outdoor areas and while boarding or leaving the vessel.
Tide-dependent departure times
Riverhead sailing dates and departure times are determined by the tide. The cruise does not operate at the same time every day.
Always check the departure time displayed in the online calendar and on your booking confirmation.
New dates are released periodically as the sailing schedule is prepared. If a future month is not displayed, this does not necessarily mean every trip is sold out.
Private Riverhead charters and functions
This Rezdy product is for shared public Riverhead trips only.
Customers wanting exclusive use of the vessel for a private Riverhead cruise, birthday, wedding, corporate event, Christmas function, group charter or other private function must book through The Red Boats office.
Private Riverhead charters are not confirmed through the public Riverhead availability calendar.
Please email info@theredboats.co.nz with:
• Your preferred date
• Preferred departure time
• Group size
• Type of occasion
• Catering requirements
• Entertainment requirements
• Any special requests
Customers may also ask to be transferred to the Charters Department during business hours.
Birkenhead pickups
The public Riverhead Cruise departs from Z Pier at Westhaven Marina.
Birkenhead pickup and drop-off are not normally offered on the public Riverhead Cruise. Do not travel to Birkenhead unless your booking confirmation specifically states that a pickup has been arranged.
A different pickup location for a private group must be discussed with the Charters Department before booking.
Auckland departure location
Z Pier
Westhaven Marina
31 Westhaven Drive
Auckland
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so everyone can be checked in and ready to board.
The vessel cannot normally wait for passengers who arrive late.
Return time
Return times are approximate and can be affected by tides, harbour traffic, weather and operational requirements.
Allow additional time before making plans immediately after the cruise.
Parking at Westhaven Marina
Paid pay-by-plate parking is available near Z Pier. Park only in white-line public spaces. Red-line spaces are reserved for permit holders.
Ensure you pay for enough parking time to cover the complete Riverhead experience and possible delays returning to the marina.
Parking rates and restrictions can change, so please follow the current signs and allow additional time to find a parking space.
Weather and operating conditions
The Public Riverhead Cruise operates subject to suitable tides, weather, harbour and operational conditions.
The skipper has final responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel. The route, departure time or sailing may be changed when required for safety.
If The Red Boats cancels or changes a trip, customers will be contacted using the phone number and email address supplied with their booking.
Current public sailing dates, departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.
Book The Red Boats Public Riverhead Cruise and enjoy live commentary, scenic upper-harbour cruising and time ashore at The Riverhead historic tavern.
For further information, visit:
www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/public-ferry-riverhead/

Experience Auckland after dark aboard The Red Boats Auckland Night Lights Cruise.
This two-hour evening cruise combines illuminated city views, canapes, an included New Zealand beer or wine, music and party lighting for a memorable night on the Waitemata Harbour.
Your Auckland Night Lights Cruise includes:
• A two-hour evening harbour cruise
• Canapes and onboard finger food
• One New Zealand beer or wine
• A non-alcoholic drink option
• Music and disco lighting
• Auckland skyline and harbour views
• Indoor seating and sheltered areas
• Open outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets
Night Lights Cruise highlights may include:
• Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower
• Auckland Harbour Bridge illuminated at night
• Westhaven Marina
• Viaduct Harbour views
• Devonport and the waterfront
• City lights reflected across the harbour
The exact route may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.
What to expect
The Auckland Night Lights Cruise is a relaxed and social evening experience. Guests can enjoy music, food and drinks while seeing Auckland’s skyline and waterfront illuminated after dark.
You can move between the comfortable indoor seating and open outdoor viewing areas throughout the cruise. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs of Auckland at night.
Please note that the Night Lights Cruise focuses on music, food, socialising and evening sightseeing. Live skipper commentary is not provided on this cruise.
Food and dietary requirements
Canapes and onboard finger food are included with your ticket.
Vegetarian and other dietary options may be available with advance notice. Please provide dietary requirements when making your booking so the team has time to prepare an appropriate option.
Drinks and onboard bar
Each ticket includes one New Zealand beer or wine. A non-alcoholic drink can be selected instead.
Additional beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, soft drinks, juice and light snacks can be purchased from the licensed onboard bar.
Guests cannot bring their own alcohol onboard. Guests who appear to be under 25 may be asked to show an approved current form of photo identification when purchasing or receiving alcohol.
Who is the cruise suitable for?
The Auckland Night Lights Cruise is ideal for couples, friends, visitors, social groups, celebrations and Auckland locals looking for a fun evening activity.
It is an excellent choice for a date night, birthday outing, group celebration or anyone wanting to experience Auckland’s nightlife from the water.
Departure location
Z Pier
Westhaven Marina
31 Westhaven Drive
Auckland
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so everyone can be checked in and ready to board. The vessel cannot normally wait for passengers who arrive late.
Parking at Westhaven Marina
Paid pay-by-plate parking is available near Z Pier. Park only in white-line public spaces. Red-line spaces are reserved for permit holders.
Parking rates and restrictions can change, so please follow the current signs and allow additional time to find a parking space.
Weather and operating conditions
The Auckland Night Lights Cruise operates subject to suitable weather, harbour and operational conditions.
If The Red Boats cancels or changes a sailing, customers will be contacted using the phone number and email address supplied with their booking.
Current departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.
Book The Red Boats Auckland Night Lights Cruise for an unforgettable evening of city lights, canapes, drinks and music on the Waitemata Harbour.
For further information, visit www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/auckland-night-lights-cruise/

Enjoy lunch with a view aboard The Red Boats Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise.
This relaxing two-hour and 15-minute Auckland lunch cruise combines a generous shared buffet with scenic sightseeing on the Waitemata Harbour.
Enjoy freshly prepared food while cruising past Auckland’s city skyline, waterfront and famous harbour landmarks. Guests can move between the comfortable indoor seating and open outdoor viewing areas throughout the experience.
Your Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise includes:
• A two-hour and 15-minute harbour cruise
• Menu One Carved Classics buffet
• Auckland city and harbour views
• Indoor seating and sheltered areas
• Open outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets
Menu One: Carved Classics
Meat selection:
• Roast and sliced prime seasoned beef, gluten free
• Whole roasted chicken, stuffed and seasoned, gluten free
• Hot ham on the bone, glazed and sliced, gluten free
• Gravy and sauces selected to complement the meat
Fresh salads:
• Green salad, gluten free
• Sliced beetroot and sesame, gluten free and vegan
• Coleslaw with Southern mayonnaise, vegetarian
• Penne pasta with feta and sundried tomato pesto, vegetarian
Also included:
• Hot gourmet potatoes roasted with Himalayan salt and olive oil, gluten free and vegan
• Freshly baked Italian Vienna loaves and assorted dinner rolls
Menu items may occasionally change depending on seasonal availability or supplier requirements.
Dietary requirements
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are included in the buffet.
Please provide any dietary requirements when making your booking so the team has time to prepare and confirm an appropriate option.
Although reasonable efforts are made to accommodate dietary requirements, food is prepared and served in a shared environment. Cross-contamination cannot be completely excluded. Customers with severe allergies should contact The Red Boats before booking.
Cruise highlights may include:
• Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower
• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Westhaven Marina
• Devonport and the Naval Base
• North Head and Torpedo Bay
• Bean Rock Lighthouse
• Rangitoto Island views
• Waterfront homes, bays and marinas
The exact route may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.
Drinks and onboard bar
Drinks are not included unless specifically stated in the selected product or package.
A fully licensed onboard bar sells beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, soft drinks and juice. Guests cannot bring their own alcohol onboard.
Guests who appear to be under 25 may be asked to show an approved current form of photo identification when purchasing alcohol.
Who is the cruise suitable for?
The Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise is suitable for couples, families, visitors, friends, social groups and Auckland locals.
It is a great choice for a relaxing lunch, birthday outing, family gathering, daytime celebration or anyone looking for a unique Auckland dining experience.
Infants must be included when making a booking, even when an infant ticket is free. Children must be supervised at all times, particularly around stairs and outdoor areas.
Private lunch cruises
This product is a shared public cruise. Customers wanting an exclusive vessel for a private lunch, corporate function or group event should contact The Red Boats for a personalised charter quote.
Departure location
Z Pier
Westhaven Marina
31 Westhaven Drive
Auckland
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so everyone can be checked in and ready to board. The vessel cannot normally wait for passengers who arrive late.
Parking at Westhaven Marina
Paid pay-by-plate parking is available near Z Pier. Park only in white-line public spaces. Red-line spaces are reserved for permit holders.
Parking rates and restrictions can change, so please follow the current signs and allow additional time to find a parking space.
Weather and operating conditions
The Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise operates subject to suitable weather, harbour and operational conditions.
If The Red Boats cancels or changes a sailing, customers will be contacted using the phone number and email address supplied with their booking.
Current departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.
Book The Red Boats Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise and enjoy a generous carved buffet, relaxing harbour sightseeing and beautiful Auckland views from the water.
Dietary key:
GF means gluten free.
V means vegetarian.
For more information go to https://www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/auckland-harbour-lunch-cruise/