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Sailing in Auckland, New Zealand

Explore NZ Introduction

Explore NZ is a progressive and dynamic company offering an exciting range of marine based tourism products in New Zealand, including sailing in Auckland and Auckland yacht charters.

The company owns and operates the highly regarded Sail NZ, Dolphin Discoveries, Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari and Pride of Auckland, and is continually expanding with a comprehensive portfolio in the excursion-based tourism market.

Auckland America's Cup Sailing Experience

Join us for an unforgettable two hours sailing. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America's Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the action as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.

The two hour sails departs daily and no experience is necessary.

The America's Cup is the world's oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL40 and NZL41 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand-prix racing machines.

Auckland America's Cup Match Racing

For the ultimate thrill join the crew and participate match racing America's Cup style. Your three-hour experience begins in the Viaduct Harbour where you will meet the crew and go through a short race and safety briefing.

The yachts then depart the Viaduct Harbour and after a period of practice, the action really starts, when we line up in the pre-start and compete head to head. Sailings subject to weather and minimum numbers apply. No experience necessary.

Pride of Auckland

The pride of Auckland operates an impressive fleet of large, purpose-built yachts on the sheltered waters of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour and is world-famous for its sailing and dining cruises.

Translated as 'Sparkling Waters', the harbour is a boating paradise and with their trademark blue and white sails, the Pride fleet has become a 'must do' attraction, in Auckland for both visitors and locals alike.

Join us for an experience of sailing, coffee, lunch or dinner cruise and experience Auckland, the 'City of Sails' for what it is known for!

Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

Whale and Dolphin Watching Guaranteed*

From the doorstep of Auckland the Hauraki Gulf is considered one of the most biologically and geographically diverse marine parks in the world. 22 species of marine mammal have been identified, almost one-third of the entire world's population of species. Dolphins are viewed on over 90% and whales on 75% of trips.

You may be spellbound by the spectacle of a feeding frenzy involving sea birds, whales, and dolphins or see small pods of dolphins playing around the boat. Listen to interesting commentary about culture and history of this amazing maritime park while cruising on our luxury purpose built catamaran.

*If dolphins or whales are not seen, a non-transferable voucher will be given to come again for free.

For further information about sailing in Auckland and Auckland yacht charters, or any of our other activities please contact us, or visit our Web site.

About Auckland

Try not to think of Auckland as a city, even though it's New Zealand's largest. Think of it as half urban, half marine—a cosmopolitan experience wrapped up in a fascinating water world that's dotted with over 50 islands.

From central Auckland you can be on the water in a matter of minutes. The Hauraki Gulf, on the doorstep of Auckland city, is home to a multitude of remarkable islands.

Auckland does the urban side of life just as well as it does adventure. America's Cup activity has added an infusion of exciting new restaurants and bars. A reputation for great art and fashion also makes Auckland a shopper's paradise.

For further information about sailing in Auckland and Auckland yacht charters, or any of our other activities please contact us, or visit our Web site.

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