Food Experience Auckland

Discover Auckland from the water while enjoying local flavours aboard The Red Boats Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise.
This relaxing 90-minute Auckland harbour cruise combines sightseeing, live skipper commentary and beautiful Waitemata Harbour views with a personal cheese and charcuterie platter and an included New Zealand beer or wine.
Your cruise includes:
• A 90-minute Auckland sightseeing cruise
• A personal cheese and charcuterie platter
• One New Zealand beer or wine
• A non-alcoholic drink option
• Live skipper commentary
• Music and a relaxed onboard atmosphere
• Indoor seating and outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets
Our experienced skipper provides live commentary throughout the cruise, sharing stories about Auckland’s maritime history, waterfront and famous harbour landmarks.
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
• Chelsea Sugar Refinery
• Rangitoto Island views
• Waterfront homes, bays and marinas
The exact route may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.
The Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise is ideal for couples, friends, visitors, Auckland locals, birthdays, anniversaries and anyone looking for a relaxing afternoon experience on the water.
Food and dietary requirements
Each guest receives an individual cheese and charcuterie platter. 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 the 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.
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 space.
Weather and operating conditions
The 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 details supplied with their booking.
Current departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.
Book the Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise for a relaxed combination of harbour sightseeing, local food, New Zealand drinks and genuine Auckland hospitality.
For further information, visit www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/wine-and-cheese-cruise/