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See the city of sails from the sea as you cruise on the sparkling Waitematā Harbour aboard the Museum’s incredible heritage vessel - Ted Ashby!
Highlights
- Relaxing cruise on the Waitematā Harbour on board a heritage vessel
- Soak up stunning views of Auckland city, Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge
- Discover our amazing heritage collections in the New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Hear the canon fire and experience the 19th century rocking cabin
- A day of fun and discovery for all!
Set sail on your own adventure and cruise the sparkling Waitematā Harbour in one of our heritage vessels.
Climb aboard the Museum's ketch-rigged scow TED ASHBY, built by Museum staff and volunteers in 1994. Help the crew hoist the sails or sit back and take in the city skyline.
The Museum houses an extensive range of nautical and historical artifacts that represent New Zealand maritime history from the earliest Polynesian arrivals - right through to modern-day yachting triumphs.
View the equipment and national treasures that accompanied the brave individuals who played part in New Zealand’s maritime history including the remarkable and inspiring story of Sir Peter Blake. You’ll get up close and personal with the amazing journeys that helped shape a nation.
At midday each day a cannon is fired, and watch out - its louder than you think!
Interactive, educational and truly memorable, the Maritime Museum is sure to be a hit with young and old alike.
“The highlight of the day was definitely the sail under the harbour bridge. Manned by volunteers who were the friendliest and most enthusiastic bunch of blokes yet. As visitors to New Zealand we felt like we had hit the jackpot.” – TATAustralia
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- Adult$53.00
- Child$27.00
- Adult$53.00
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Adult$53.00
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Adult$26.50
- Child$27.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Spectacular way to see our city
Rhian from NZ
Spectacular way to see our city
Rhian from NZ
Spectacular way to see our city
Rhian from NZ
Amazing views
Paula N Tavita from NZ
Amazing views
Paula N Tavita from NZ
Amazing views
Paula N Tavita from NZ
Highly recommend!
kayel1 from NZ
Amazing experience
krizzia from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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archanac from New Zealand wrote on 08 May 2021
It was a lovely experience.
Good view of the city
Gavin from New Zealand wrote on 01 May 2021
Harbour sail
It was a really good experience. Would have been better if it was a bit longer. Skipper and staff really friendly and got passengers involved in pulling the sail ropes. A fun family experience.
sumo from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2021
A lovely way to see the harbour
We took our 3 year old grandchild on this cruise after doing one in Sydney. Although this shop was not as large or the cruise as long, it was long enough for our family. Very nice way to see the harbour and to experience the peacefulness of sailing. Very easy to find, staff were great. No hassle at all. Even changed the date for me, which was fantastic.
belindaw3 from New Zealand wrote on 16 April 2021
Relaxing Time
Thoroughly enjoyed our time sailing with the many volunteers who enjoyed chatting to my husband and myself. We did not have much of a breeze so the motor was on. Sailed underneath the Auckland bridge watching someone going to bungy jump then pull out & go back inside. A great day at the museum plus sailing.
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Maurice from New Zealand wrote on 18 November 2020
Absolutely fabulous !
Fantastic experience to sail on a beautiful old boat with full sails. Great crew who invited us to help pull the sails up! Had a perfect day to do it. The museum was also fantastic (and I am not a museum person!!). So worth the time and money! A must!
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