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Auckland America’s Cup Sailing Experience -
NZL 40 & NZL 41

Join us for an unforgettable two hours sailing. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.

Two hour America's Cup sailing experience:

Be an America's Cup 'grinder' or just sit back and relax
No sailing experience necessary
Sailings daily

The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta. Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL 40 and NZL 41 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to participate sailing on these grand prix racing machines.

With the America’s Cup being sailed here in 2000 and 2003, no trip is complete without experiencing the real Auckland, ‘City of Sails’.

America's Cup Sailing Experience
Adults	$150
Children	$110
Trip duration (approx.)	2 hours
Departs Viaduct Harbour	Daily
Book now or call 0800 EXPLORE (397 567) to check availability

Additional to daily sailings, group charters are available. The ideal tool for networking, an impressive corporate function or exciting social occasion. Numerous options exist which can cater for your group of up to 300 people.