With this experience, you’ll get a two-hour, guided boat ride aboard a racing yacht in Auckland, with a chance to sail the boat yourself. Prior to boarding, you’ll get a safety briefing, before setting sail from Waitemata Harbour.
En route, you can listen to live commentary on board. You’ll discover that the sailing boat was once part of the America’s Cup sailing regatta. As part of the experience, you can also learn how to steer the boat and gain insights into other sailing techniques from the professional crew on board. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax on board, admiring views of Auckland as you sail past.
What's included
- Guide services
- Two-hour sailing experience
- Live commentary on board
- Rain-proof jacket
- Safety briefing
Restrictions
- This activity is not suitable for pregnant people.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
The minimum age for participating in this tour is ten years.
Please note that no prior sailing experience is required to participate in this activity and participation in sailing is not mandatory.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and flat-soled shoes.
Please note that there are no lavatory facilities on board.
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
What you need to know
Arrive at the listed address, opposite The Nightingale restaurant.
You can take the CityLink Bus to Wynyard Quarter and then walk for ten minutes to get to the listed address. Alternatively, you can drive to the listed address.