Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Highlights & inclusions
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November 2024
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What you can expect
Experience gorgeous views of the "City of Sail" under both sun and moon with this great value 2.5 hour Auckland dinner cruise aboard a comfortable sailing vessel! Sail Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour, admiring the sun set and watching the city come to life with the night lights. Relax, enjoy the views and snap gorgeous photos or get involved and participate in the sailing! Throughout your cruise, learn about the harbour and the city from the friendly and informative crew.
Upon departure from the Viaduct Harbour, you will be served a delicious 3-course meal while sailing along Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Compliment this meal with your choice of the locally produced wines and beers available from the on-board bar. For a unique and incredibly scenic dining experience, join the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise!
Location
What you need to know
- 2.5 hour Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
- 3-course set menu (Please specify your choice of main meal and dessert at the time of booking). Please follow this is link: (https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/media/i52ddrhd/auckland-dinner-cruise-menu-may-2024_final.pdf) to view the menu
- Welcome drink
- Additional alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages (available to purchase on board)
- Hotel Pick-up or Drop-off
- A licensed cash bar is available on board. The bar carries a selection of premium New Zealand beers and wines and soft drinks
- Enjoy great sailing and as the sun sets watch the night lights of this photogenic city come alive
- Your experienced crew talk about Auckland's unique features and there is plenty of opportunity to participate in the sailing or sit back and enjoy the sights
- Yachts are purpose built for maximum comfort in the well appointed dining saloons
- Choose from a set menu served by the crew during the dinner dinner stop at a sheltered mooring
- Compliment your meal from a selection of locally produced wine or beer (cash bar onboard)
- The Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise is 2.5 hours in duration and departs at 6pm in the Summer months, and 5pm in the winter.
- Explore Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) - please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Canapes:
- A selection of canapes will be shared among guests on board
- Roasted Beets, wasabi vinaigrette, avocado, capers, flaxseed cracker [VG/NGA]
- 16 hour Braised Brisket, Mäori fry bread, horseradish cream, pickled mustard seed [NGO]
- Green Lip Mussel Tartlet, lemon caper mayo
- Kiwi Bruschetta; 'mouse trap', marmite caramelised onions, toasted ciabatta, sweet chilli jam [v]
- Main Course:
- Please choose an option from the set menu at time of booking
- Lamb Rump, pomme anna, mint chimichurri, jus [NGA]
- Pan-fried Market Fish, prosciutto butter sauce, seasonal vegetable [NGA]
- Roast Chicken Caesar, baby cos, bacon, soft egg, parmesan [NGA]
- Miso Roasted Pumpkin, braised lentils, black garlic puree, seed granola, crispy enoki [VG/NGA]
- Dessert:
- Please choose an option from the set menu at time of booking
- Chocolate Delice, weetbix crumb, miso caramel, chocolate cremeaux [VG/NGA]
- Flat white Coffee Pot, set coffee custard, macerated pear, yuzu flakes, spiced shortbread [V/NGO]
- Coconut Sago, dark chocolate, fruit compote, salted coconut [VG/NGA]
- NGA - No Gluten Added | NGO - No Gluten Option Available | V- Vegan | VG - Vegetarian
- We can cater to most dietary requirements, please advise at time of booking
- - To the extent permitted by law, we hold no liability for disruption to your travel plans. We recommend our guests hold a comprehensive travel insurance policy in case of any unexpected changes in their travel plans that may incur a cancellation fee. - For the comfort of all passengers and in accordance with New Zealand government legislation, we do not allow smoking or vaping on our vessels or vehicles. - We observe Host Responsibility on all our vessels and locations and reserve the right to refuse any passenger who appears intoxicated at the time of boarding. BYO Alcohol is not permitted at any of our venues or on board any vessels. - Where food and beverage is included we take no responsibility for dietary requirements or food allergies not advised prior to departure.
- - Explore Group requires 24 hours’ notice of cancellation for all scheduled departure bookings. - All departures are subject to minimum numbers, sea and weather conditions and Explore Group reserves the right to cancel departures in the event that requirements are not met.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Janene McGrath
over 1 year ago
An enjoyable evening with pleasant views with a great crew.
An enjoyable evening the grew was very knowledgeable they offered information about the local area and it was ran very well, the food was nice it was a small group which was very pleasant well done explorer it’s been the highlight of our trip so far.
Desiree
over 7 years ago
Just amazing
Just amazing. Wonderful staff on board. Knows their business well but still find time to entertain us. I would do it again next time Im in Auckland. Ben and I were very happy and had a great time with great people. Amazing tour ????????
Gayle
over 8 years ago
My husband Paul and I enjoyed a sail cruise and dinner out into the Auckland Harbour booked through Experience Oz.
My husband Paul and I enjoyed a sail cruise and dinner out into the Auckland Harbour booked through Experience Oz. It was a very professional evening run extremely well with beautiful food for our dinner and an opportunity to sail out on the water .It was fun ,friendly and thoroughly enjoyable time .Thank you
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-12AD
- This experience is supplied by Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
