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America's Cup Sailing Experience

Available in English

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    01 Oct - 31 Mar: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 1400h (2:00pm)
    Duration: 3 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Tour departs from the berth, inside Auckand's Viaduct Harbour at the end of Quay St, situated outside the Loaded Hog bar. You will need to report to the boat 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • Ending Point

    Tour ends at the starting point

Key Highlights

  • Take the helm of an authentic America’s cup yacht
  • No prior experience needed, the highly skilled crew will ensure that this experience can be enjoyed by all

Overview

The America's Cup is the most prestigious yacht regatta in the world and this experience allows you to become the crew and participate in sailing on an authentic America's Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back and enjoy the action on the beautiful Auckland Harbour. This experience is suitable for everyone, from experienced racers to the most apprehensive first-time sailor.

For lovers of water sports, this is a unique hands-on sailing experience in Auckland, 'City of Sails'.

Itinerary

The tour departs from the berth, inside Auckand's Viaduct Harbour at the end of Quay St, situated outside the Loaded Hog bar. You will need to report to the boat 15 minutes prior to departure.

Your two-hour America's Cup experience begins in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour where you will be met by the professional crew who will run you through a safety briefing.

Then board either NZL 40 or NZL 41, both 1995 generation current America's Cup class yachts, and head out of the old America's Cup Village, past the syndicates and Super yachts.

Outside the Viaduct, you can become fully involved with the operation of the yacht, hoisting the sails, exerting energy on the grinder and definitely getting that once in a lifetime photo while helming the yacht. Or just sit back and enjoy the action sailing down the beautiful Auckland Harbour.

The tour returns to the starting point.

Inclusions

  • 2 hours hands-on sailing experience on a America's Cup yacht

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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