Experience Auckland after dark aboard The Red Boats Auckland Night Lights Cruise.

This two-hour evening cruise combines illuminated city views, canapes, an included New Zealand beer or wine, music and party lighting for a memorable night on the Waitemata Harbour.

Your Auckland Night Lights Cruise includes:

• A two-hour evening harbour cruise
• Canapes and onboard finger food
• One New Zealand beer or wine
• A non-alcoholic drink option
• Music and disco lighting
• Auckland skyline and harbour views
• Indoor seating and sheltered areas
• Open outdoor viewing areas
• Access to the licensed onboard bar
• Normal household-style flush toilets

Night Lights Cruise highlights may include:

• Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower
• Auckland Harbour Bridge illuminated at night
• Westhaven Marina
• Viaduct Harbour views
• Devonport and the waterfront
• City lights reflected across the harbour

The exact route may vary depending on harbour conditions, vessel movements and the weather.

What to expect

The Auckland Night Lights Cruise is a relaxed and social evening experience. Guests can enjoy music, food and drinks while seeing Auckland’s skyline and waterfront illuminated after dark.

You can move between the comfortable indoor seating and open outdoor viewing areas throughout the cruise. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs of Auckland at night.

Please note that the Night Lights Cruise focuses on music, food, socialising and evening sightseeing. Live skipper commentary is not provided on this cruise.

Food and dietary requirements

Canapes and onboard finger food are included with your ticket.

Vegetarian and other dietary options may be available with advance notice. Please provide dietary requirements when making your booking so the team has time to prepare an appropriate option.

Drinks and onboard bar

Each ticket includes one New Zealand beer or wine. A non-alcoholic drink can be selected instead.

Additional beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, soft drinks, juice and light snacks can be purchased from the licensed onboard bar.

Guests cannot bring their own alcohol onboard. Guests who appear to be under 25 may be asked to show an approved current form of photo identification when purchasing or receiving alcohol.

Who is the cruise suitable for?

The Auckland Night Lights Cruise is ideal for couples, friends, visitors, social groups, celebrations and Auckland locals looking for a fun evening activity.

It is an excellent choice for a date night, birthday outing, group celebration or anyone wanting to experience Auckland’s nightlife from the water.

Departure location

Z Pier
Westhaven Marina
31 Westhaven Drive
Auckland

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so everyone can be checked in and ready to board. The vessel cannot normally wait for passengers who arrive late.

Parking at Westhaven Marina

Paid pay-by-plate parking is available near Z Pier. Park only in white-line public spaces. Red-line spaces are reserved for permit holders.

Parking rates and restrictions can change, so please follow the current signs and allow additional time to find a parking space.

Weather and operating conditions

The Auckland Night Lights Cruise operates subject to suitable weather, harbour and operational conditions.

If The Red Boats cancels or changes a sailing, customers will be contacted using the phone number and email address supplied with their booking.

Current departure times, ticket prices and availability are displayed in the online booking calendar.

Book The Red Boats Auckland Night Lights Cruise for an unforgettable evening of city lights, canapes, drinks and music on the Waitemata Harbour.

For further information, visit www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/auckland-night-lights-cruise/