Sail a Legend! Auckland America's Cup Yacht Experience
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Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.
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Cathie_P, 10/20/2025 12:21:11 AM
It’s wonderful to sail on an authentic NZ Americas cup boat! It’s a hands on experience with opportunities to hoist and lower the sails as well as take the helm. You sail through the gorgeous Auckland harbor!
gisler11, 10/13/2025 3:25:00 AM
This was a lot different than what I expected, but I had a great time. I would recommend the America's Cup Sailing experience to anyone. Much better than a boat ride thru the harbor.
876PeterL876, 9/28/2025 4:11:46 PM
Maybe we got lucky but with sunshine and good winds,this was an amazing experience. Sailing on a high performance and fast racing yacht is not something you do every day . With 20 visitors and 5 crew it was quite crowded but this in no way limited the experience. Crew were skilled and put safety first. They then got everyone involved in grinding the winches and steering as we raced out to the channel and around the harbour for 2 hours. Dress up warm as can get cold out in the channel and some spray as we got up to speed. You need to be active and able to move across the boat as it keels over at quite an angle. A 10/10 experience 👏
Ajay_R, 9/3/2025 4:11:36 PM
It was an amazing and unique experience! Definitely worth it and the crew where extremely knowledgeable and made sure the overall experience was amazingly memorable.
connect_traveler, 7/6/2025 8:27:07 PM
The view was amazing. Great experience with the family. Took lots of photos for great memories. Fantastic Crew on board!
William_T, 6/14/2025 5:46:09 AM
You got to be part of the crew and helped raise and lower the sails. It was both fun and interesting!
James_B, 4/27/2025 3:54:16 PM
Unique and very enjoyable experience. Great tour of the harbor on a historic and fast boat. Was able to take the helm and help with line handling. Exceeded expectations with very knowledgeable crew!
Paul_F, 4/24/2025 11:11:30 PM
Would highly recommend this activity. The crew were great - knowledgeable and entertaining, resulting in an excellent experience.
Joseph P, 4/18/2025 10:03:46 PM
We had our America’s Cup sailing experience on our first day in Auckland, and it was the perfect way to start our trip. The staff on board was very professional, as well as welcoming. They made us feel safe the entire ride, and they also helped make sure we had a good sailing experience. There were several opportunities for guests on board to “help out” with the sail as well, which was a fun way to keep the group engaged throughout the experience.
William_E, 4/15/2025 10:16:08 PM
Great time! Excellent crew. Coming back in October to do it again!!! My husband’s favorite excursion ever!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Sailing is subject to weather conditions, please dress appropriately Flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best
Departure point
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure time at the Explore Kiosk in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum.Return details
Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.Redemption
2 Hour Sailing Experience: Exact departure time will be advised at confirmation 11am or 2pm November - March 1pm April - October Dress comfortably, flat shoes such as sneakers or boat shoes are best. Don't forget to bring a hat. Wet weather jackets and sunscreen are provided.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund