America's Cup Sailing Experience On Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Amazing experience on a beautiful boat. Crew were great and knowledgeable and it was great for people that wanted to get in on the action or just sit back and enjoy

Terrible experience-operator cancelled experience 1hour 45 minutes before scheduled departure time and NOT because of weather. Traveled solely for the purpose of the experience only to have it cancelled because they didn’t have enough passengers. Guests are required to give a minimum 7 days notice of cancellation and they cancel while I’m in route…

It was a surreal experience for a non-water person to be on an America's cup boat in Auckland Harbor. Thoroughly enjoyed it and the crew was great! My husband who is a water person loved it.

So much fun and so great to be out on the water!!! It was perfect The guys working on the ship were terrific!

We were lucky to get a day both sunny and windy. There were some thrilling moments, tipping toward the water and going around. We chose not to participate in the winding but others did and they seemed to have fun. Glad I did it, much

We went out on the 1pm sail. It was really fun. We both loved grinding and being part of the crew. The sailors on board were very friendly. Would 10/10 do again.

For a child of the 80’s this was a bucket list item. Sailing on an America’s Cup yacht, JPN 41, raced in San Diego as part of the challenger series. The crew led by Julia was professional and engaging. They let everyone take at turn at the helm and gave us a great experience. You can’t beat sailing on a racing yacht in Auckland harbor!

Great knowledgeable staff. It was interactive which made the experience that much richer.

With a couple of extra days in Auckland I had asked on FB for recommendations on what to do. A couple of contributors replied that this was an absolute "must do". We duly booked it for the afternoon of our arrival. With glorious sunny weather it seemed we were all set for a memorable afternoon. Unfortunately when we turned up we were advised that due to winds it would not go ahead. Clearly safety was of utmost importance so gold star for that. We were offered the opportunity to receive a refund or to rearrange. Staff at the desk went out of their way to assist us. We were lucky enough to be able to rearrange and for the sail to go ahead. And it was certainly a memorable one for our last day in Auckland I think the yacht can take 30 passengers but i don't think there was a full contingent. The crew were friendly whilst at the same time being professional. Safety procedure were clearly explained to us. The crew explained the history of the yacht to us and engaged with us continually. There is an opportunity to actually help with crewing the yacht and it was certainly tempting to .join in. However we just took the opportunity to sit back and enjoy an exhilarating experience. It might not be the cheapest of experiences but we loved every minute and were so glad we did it.

For people who love sailing and people that have never experienced it, this was a great experience. The crew was great and we were able to do as much work or as little as you wanted. We had perfect weather with light winds and calm seas. The sail under these conditions was comfortable but not overly exciting. Your experience on this outing is highly dependent upon the weather.

This was a great experience and definitely a bucket list item. The crew was exceptional. Knowledgeable and highly skilled. We as passengers had the opportunity to assist with sailing hoisting rigs, etc. The scenery amazing. We would go again in a heartbeat. Our craft was in the 1995 American cup with a Japanese crew. They did not win but a great vessel none the less.

We sailed in an official America’s Cup sailboat. We had a great time around the Auckland harbor. The crew will teach you how to raise the sails, steer the boat so you can take part in the adventure. We enjoyed perfect views around the harbor, below the bridge, even saw someone doing the bungee jumping… Have great photos a memories! Huge thanks to the amazing crew for making such a standout experience.

Great crew! Let us help with the sails and steering and guided us! Positive attitude always! Thanks!

Awesome experience to sail this boat! The Crew was professional and strict! Gorgeous day for a cruise in the harbour

Great sailing on an Americas Cup vessel. They let everyone who wanted steer the boat. The staff was as very helpful and informative. Definitely recommend

This was a great trio. The feeling of just being out in the harbor with other sailing enthusiasts was wonderful, then when we put up the sails and got some wind- it was exhilarating!

Brad's crew was awesome. Friendly, informative and funny. We had light winds but it was still a great time. Highly recommend.

A beautiful couple of hours on the water with a great crew. Maybe not perfect winds today but the crew worked hard to give us the best sail possible in the light conditions.

This experience was amazing! There is some active participation for those who would like to which my hubby and I loved. We’re not sit and do nothing people. We learned some of the history of Americas cup racing and about the boat itself. Definitely one of the top activities we booked during our 2 weeks in NZ.

great experience. can have hands on experience. highly recommend it. everyone was very nice and helpful.

We had a beautiful day sailing the Auckland harbor! The crew was informative, very personable, friendly, and knowledgeable! We had such a great time. Hands on was encouraged but you could just enjoy the experience without moving the sails or steering. A fantastic experience on an America Cup sailboat!

Interesting and easy. We enjoyed being able to help sail the boat if you wanted to Crew was friendly and informative.

Unique experience and very interactive with opportunity to participate in key tasks. Little wind but made it work which was surprising. Would recommend.

Fantastic sail. If you want to be engaged in the sail you can be. Or you can sit back and watch. Please know that this vessel was actually not sailed during the Americas Cup but used as a test and training vessel. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time.

When you get out on the water, the experience is thrilling and invigorating. The crew were amazing. They were so capable, professional and informative. They allowed anyone who wanted to, to streer the boat and encouraged us to take part in the positioning of the sails. I would highly recommend this tour

This is an amazing experience. Easily one of the best things you can do in Auckland. The crew is awesome and extremely informative. Highly competent sailors. Booking was difficult in February due to popularity, but we lucked out with the only time slot open during our stay. Winds were high, so be sure to have good sea legs.

Terrific boat and a very fun staff!

A very enjoyable 2 hours on the water in a unique sailing race boat achieving amazing speeds for a wind powered craft. Just a shame that attempts to launch the spinaker failed - perhaps it should have been stored better, or maybe the crew needed more training ? A very approachable captain, and an enthusiastic crew helped make the experience a success,

Fun day! Loved the whole experience from “working” to the views of the city from the water. Crew was fabulous

All backpacks or bags go into the locker before boarding. Also, beverages or water is not provided on board. The crew is super nice and the experience is great, epecially with a little breeze! The sailboat is very impressive. You can help crew the boat if you’d like.

Great experience with a professional crew. Lots of time with hands on experience with the helm and trimming sails. We had excellent wind the entire time and if nothing else the views are outstanding.

A great hands on experience. Crew very informative. An experience not to be missed. A fabulous couple of hours sailing.

Very organized and loads of fun. Passengers were able to participate in running up the sails and steering the boat

Our skipper, Brad, and his crew did an awesome job sailing us around the harbor in the NZL41. It was fun and participatory. The wind cooperated and we had an excellent time. Highly recommended.

It was wonderful to experience the nostalgia of the 1995 America’s cup board this magnificent vessel. Unfortunately, there are too many people on board andthe opportunity to actually participate with sail trim or the helm were very limited. I felt our captain was a little bit too much chip on the shouldertype individual and insisted on climbing up the mask for some meaningless maintenance issue that should have been performed at the dock prior to Sailing. Unfortunately, our time was cut short because the wind wasdying however, we were all issued vouchers for a repeat performance.

The Americas Cup sailing in Auckland was exciting and thrilling. I got to man the helm and while sailing the wind in the sails put the boat on its edge and that was a thrill. Captain and crew were great. We all had a great time sailing on Americas Cup yacht. Jim & Karen Savage

Fantastic , hands on sailing experience. Friendly crew , great views and an awesome experience. Had the opportunity to helm and raise sails . If you weren’t wanting to you could just enjoy the trip

Great activity on the water! So fun to sail on a "retired" America's Cup boat. The crew was terrific!

wonderful day out on this super cool boat. Great staff and awesome all around. This was on my bucket list to sail on an america's cup boat. I highly recommend this group for a great experience.

Very nice crew and kept trying to find wind. We did get some but they offered us a free pass to come again.

Wonderful interactive experience. Great way to spend a couple hours sailing on an authentic America’s cup boat.

Great experience complimented by excellent weather! The crew was great. They allowed you to take part and were very engaging. We would highly recommend this tour.

It was a good experience. I had hoped for more background on the America's Cup and details about Team NZ. It really was a nice sailboat ride around Auckland Harbour.

The interactive experience of operating an Americans cup yacht was surprisingly more difficult than you would think. It was fun and educational at the same time. Highly recommend

We had a wonderful experience. Julia, the captain was great and was educational. Crew was very friendly and helpful.

I booked this experience in October 2025 for my husband who has always wanted to sail on an America's Cup yacht. The day before we were due to fly to Auckland and 2 days before the experience we received an email to say that due to an "Operational Schedule change, we are not operating...' the experience. We were offered 2 alternatives, neither of which were suitable as we could not amend either our flight arrival time in Auckland, nor our tour dates. To say that we were extremely disappointed, particularly in view of the late advice, would be an understatement.

Second time I've done this. Amazing experience. A lot of fun. You get to drive the amazing sailboat and help with the sails. Very happy and social crew. A great time for all.

Great experience. Friendly skipper and crew. You don’t need to be a sailor to enjoy the sailing on Auckland harbour. Lots of fun.

Perfect, windy weather day for sailing! The crew as GREAT and provided an AMAZING and EXHILARATING experience!