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Harbour Sailing with Maritime Museum Entry

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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 yet. As visitors to New Zealand we felt like we had hit the jackpot.” – TATAustralia

Adult $53.00

Child $27.00 (5- 14 years old)

Family $160.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Family 1A 3C $83.00 (1 Adult & 3 Children)

Under 5 $0.00 (Children Under 5 are Free)

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Opening Hours:The Museum is open 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) every day except Christmas day. It is recommended you allow approximately one and a half hours to visit the galleries. Harbour sailings depart at 11:30am and 1:30pm Tuesday - Sunday, and are weather dependant.
*Harbour sailings are offered at a discounted price for all Auckland residents with proof of residence.
Important Information:
Life jackets supplied for children from 10kg up to the age of 14 years. Children under 10kg cannot join a Ted Ashby cruise.
All passengers are required to board the vessel no less than 15 minutes prior to the sailing time. The vessels departure will not be delayed to accommodate late arrivals.
Late arrivals (within five minutes of the scheduled sailing time) may result in non-boarding of the vessel and payment may not be refunded.

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Iveta Ongley from New Zealand wrote on 30 July 2022

Fun sailing

Great fun

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The Slayah Whanau from New Zealand wrote on 25 July 2022

Beautiful

Definitely most prettiest way to view our Auckland Harbour with the family and little ones and very affordable prices are great and little ones are FREE which is a bonus, beautiful day a must do!

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diannew4 from New Zealand wrote on 22 July 2022

Sailing the Auckland Harbour

A wonderful trip across the Auckland Harbour and under the Harbour Bridge. The weather was beautiful which made the experience so much better. The crew we had were a great bunch and had us raising and lowering the sails when necessary. The young kids loved it and so did we oldies. Highly recommended.

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Alax Ho from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2022

NZ Maritime Museum

Awesome experience, amazing friendly staff and highly recommended

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Yang Su from New Zealand wrote on 10 July 2022

Harbour sail

Very exciting journey and we all enjoyed the tour.

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