Find the best boat tours and cruising adventures, sailing trips, saltwater fishing charters, scenic cruises, river cruising, small and large boat trips and ferries throughout New Zealand. Explore New Zealand’s 15,000kms of coastline and its rivers and lakes with scenic boat cruises with friends and family! These are the top sail trips and cruises in New Zealand.
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Scenic Cruise to the ...
Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years and that continues ......
Happy Hour Cruise
Relax with a glass of local wine or beer and bask in the evening light on a 1-ho ......
Half Day Cruise &...
Discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Scenic cruise through 144 sub ......
Premium Milford Sound Tou...
Our small group, fully-guided day trip combines the amazing journey to Milford Sound with ......
Island Hopper Sailing Cru...
Join the Barefoot Sailing crew for a magical sailing experience in the Bay of Islands. Spe ......
Lakeland Jet Boat
Experience one of NewZealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world gre ......
Limestone Express Kayak T...
This boutique guided tour takes you straight into the heart of the famous Limestone Coast ......
Full Monty Tour - Cathedr...
Ocean Leopard Tours is based in beautiful Whitianga, Coromandel. Our scenic boat tour show ......
Single Kayak Hire
Immerse yourself in Lake Wanaka with the freedom to explore at your own pace on a kayak or ......
Private Day Charter
The ultimate private yacht adventure in the Bay of Islands on Silverwave luxury day cruise ......
Waka Ama Adventure (Outri...
Come and journey with us on a Waka Ama Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).
Self-Guided Milford Track...
Experience the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s most famous hiking trails independent ......
America's Cup Sailing Exp...
Join our crew sailing this authentic America's Cup Yacht on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour with this 2 hour experience.
Milford Sound Tour & ...
Milford Sound Tour & Cruise, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines the amaz ......
Waiatoto River Safari
Embark on the only jet boat tour in New Zealand that takes you from the Ocean to the Alps ......
White Island/ Mount Taraw...
Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and enjoy ......
Wild Hills Off Road Safar...
Words fail to describe how utterly spectacular this 4WD adventure through West Wanaka High ......
Auckland Bioluminescence ...
Set off on an enchanting adventure with Social Nature Movement's bioluminescence kayak tou ......
Dolphin & Wildlife Cr...
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard!
Sustainable sailing to th...
Step aboard, explore Lake Taupō, and discover its natural beauty and hidden wonders with ......
Tauranga Harbour Cruise
Join the friendly crew on the iconic 70 year old Kewpie shes been lovingly restored and is ......
Franz Josef Wilderness To...
Join us for a Kayak or Scenic Cruise on Lake Mapourika taking in the panoramic views of th ......
Sea Kayaking, Lyttelton H...
Sea Kayaking tour of Lyttelton Harbour- Explore secret bays, sunken ships and sea caves ar ......
Hydro Attack Semi-submers...
Get ready for a thrilling adventure in the shark machine! Launching from our central Queen ......
Eco Sailing Adventure ex ...
Discover the stunning natural environment of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-fo ......
Lochmara Day Trips
Cruise to Lochmara, one of Marlborough's most popular destinations, taking in the surround ......
Parasailing in the Bay of...
New Zealand's highest parasailing at 1300ft over the stunning Bay of Islands. We offer S ......
Bay of Islands Snorkellin...
We're the Bay of Islands' only dedicated snorkeling experience. Hop in for an epic underwa ......
Dolphin & Wildlife Ec...
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard! Enjoying an amazing ......
Ocean Adventure
Experience the thrill of Ocean Adventure - the fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock on this 1.5hour experience.
The Riverhead Tavern Kaya...
Discover the Riverhead Tavern, a charming spot on the serene Waitemata River, ideal for ka ......
Silent electric boat hire...
Explore the beautiful Kerikeri river on a silent electric boat. No boating experience required!
Kepler Track Day Walk - B...
Experience the best of Te Anau’s day walks with the Kepler Water Taxi
Kaikoura fishing tours
Kaikoura fishing tours offers crayfishing and fishing tours from 2 - 4 hours. All top qual ......
5 Day Majestic Milford, G...
Discover New Zealand's South Island with our 5-day independent scenic coach tour! Start an ......
Super Cruise Combo - The ...
See it all and do it all on our super cruise combo combining the best of the The Cream Tri ......
Lodge to Lodge Luxury 2 D...
Looking for a multi-day river trip with a touch of luxury? Explore a beautiful section of ......
Milford Sound Cruise
Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Milford Sound in its true isolation and grandeur on our 2-hour cruise.
Swimming with Dolphins
Our 3.5-hour Swimming with Dolphins experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim ......
Tawanui Farm Energy Jet
We are a small family owned business that run jet boating, farms tours and accommodation o ......
Taupo Sailing Adventures
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly ......
Cathedral Cove Boat Tour ...
The Thrills tour visit all the same spots & a snorkel. Hang on for a white knuckled ad ......
Jetski fun and thrill on ...
Auckland's Hauraki Gulf offers a stunning scenery for your day out on the water and our Je ......
Mauao Walk and Workshop
Our Mauao Walk and Workshop allows you to experience cultural history and learn the enviro ......
Double Kayak Hire
Immerse yourself in Lake Wanaka with the freedom to explore at your own pace on a kayak or ......
Full Day Scenic Rafting o...
With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, amazing scenery and a riverside picnic lunch, the 13 k ......
Hole in the Rock Cruise
Cruise out through the Bay’s pristine islands and along the Cape Brett Peninsula. See th ......
Jetboat Ride Hanmer Sprin...
Join us for an exciting, thrilling and adrenaline pumping Jetboat ride on the Waiau River. ......
Cathedral Cove Glass Bott...
Approximately 2hrs scenic and marine viewing tour. Visit Cathedral Cove, sea caves and vol ......
Albatross Encounter
Kaikoura is renowned worldwide as a seabird hot spot and is one of the best places in the ......
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves &...
Experience the best of Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one incr ......
Half Day, Grade 5 Rafting...
Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trip ......
Browns Island (Motukorea)...
Embark on a beginner-friendly, four-hour sea kayak adventure from St Heliers beach to Brow ......
Hobbiton & Waitomo Ca...
Our Hobbiton & Waitomo small group, fully-guided day trip combines two of the best att ......
Milford Sound Cruise
Join Pure Milford for the scenic cruise of a lifetime. Our famously friendly skipper and ......
Mou Waho Island Cruise &a...
Combine the luxury of a big boat cruise through the outstanding mountain scenery of Lake W ......
Tauranga Scenic Harbor Cr...
Looking for things to do in Tauranga? Bay Explorer has several years experience showcasing ......
Days Out Fishing Charters...
Our aim is to make your fishing adventure and stay in the bay of islands an experience you ......
Nomad Safaris combos - Da...
Nomad Safaris is proud to partner with select operators to bring you a variety of unique e ......
Glass Bottom Boat Tours t...
Check out the Hole in the Rock and the Fish through the Glass Bottom at Otehei Bay!
Cathedral Cove Boat Tour ...
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Hahei’s ancient volcanic coastline, where awe ......
Exclusive Sailing Charter...
Charter our 41-foot catamaran for a day and set sail on your own adventure. Most areas of ......
The Sea Kayak Excursion
Explore New Zealand's ancient coastline on this boutique guided sea kayak excursion. Enjoy ......
Waitomo Caves & Rotor...
Our Waitomo Caves & Rotorua fully guided day trip combines nature, Māori culture and ......
Sea Cave Adventures Whiti...
Covering over 25km of iconic Coromandel hotspots between Whitianga and Hot Water Beach, th ......
Seal Kayak Tour
Seal Kayak Kaikoura is the first kayak tour of its kind in New Zealand that allows you to ......
Kahu Kayaks Guided Tours
Kahu Kayaks' guided kayaking tours in the Abel Tasman offer a taste of adventure, serenity ......
Vigilant Yacht Charters -...
The Bay of Islands is an ideal sailing playground. Step on board our stunning 42ft classic ......
Milford Sound Coach &...
Join Pure Milford for all all inclusive day tour to magical Milford Sound from Queenstown ......
Tarawera Falls Volcanic H...
From lofty volcanic heights, to a magical waterfall, this extraordinary day out showcases ......
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves D...
Discover the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a day trip from Auckland. Enjoy a scenic ......
River Surfing
Conquer grade 3 rapids, standing waves and whirlpools! The high volume Kawarau River bu ......
3 HOUR PRIVATE CHARTER
Excellent for corporate events and team building! Book a private fishing charter for speci ......
Heli Siberia Max
Cruise over the tops of the Southern Alps to land in the remote Siberia Valley and rendezv ......
Carino wildlife cruises -...
Come sailing with us and discover the stunning scenery and amazing wildlife of the beautif ......
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-...
Our most popular scenic flight option, this package lets you experience the sheer scale an ......
Auckland to Rotorua via W...
One day tour from Auckland to the beautiful Waitomo Glowworm Caves and geothermal wonderland of Rotorua (One way trip).
Stevensons Is Cruise &...
Take a luxury catamaran to discover Stevensons Island on Lake Wanaka with a 2 hour small g ......
Floatplane Crater Lakes F...
Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geotherm ......
Scenic Cruise Guided Walk
Cross the South Fiord taking in all its majestic beauty and allow us to show you some of t ......
Kaituna River Rafting
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience ......
Cathedral Cove Boat Tour ...
Cathedral Cove exclusive small group tours. More stops, Close-ups & Inside Small cave ......
Jet Ski Tour
Enjoy a jet ski tour exploring all the stunning bays, islands and alpine scenery showcasin ......
3 HOUR SHARED CHARTER
A lot can happen in three hours… and joining a small group on this charter, fishing alon ......
Auckland Harbour Sailing ...
Sail where the wind takes us and take in Auckland’s city highlights on our relaxed 1.5 hour harbour sailing experience.
Full Day Sail
Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradi ......
Sundowner Evening Sailing...
Fancy an evening cruise? Sail the inner area of the Bay of Islands, making the most of ......
Sledge the Kaituna River ...
Sledge the Grade 3 Kaituna River for an exhilarating Rotorua adventure. Navigate rapids, e ......
Family Adventures Rafting
Family Adventures specialise in soft adventure trips, rafting the upper reaches of the fam ......
Auckland Harbour Dinner C...
A unique opportunity to dine on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour under sail on this 2.5 hour experience.
Riverhead Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through Auckland's upper Waitemata Harbour on the Riverhead Cruise ......
Seafood Odyssea Cruise
Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the exclusive afternoon Seafood Odyss ......
Self-Guided Milford Track...
Experience the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s most famous hiking trails!
Mount Tarawera/Waimangu T...
Departing our City Lakefront pier experience the thrill of a floatplane take off, before c ......
Whangamata Discover - Sce...
Discover Whangamata from the water and uncover hidden beaches along the coast. You will vi ......
Best Abel Tasman Day tour
A small group personalized 6 hour daytrip, exploring the beautiful Abel Tasman National Pa ......
100% Pure NZ - Raft the K...
Experience the thrill of rafting through steep native bush canyons in Rotorua. Conquer 14 ......
Mokai Canyon - 3 day rive...
A 3 day river holiday, suitable for all the family. Tear the children away from the TV and ......
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock...
Embark on a captivating 4.5-hour cruise and island tour in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand ......
Bay Cruise
Enjoy the million dollar views from Lake Te Anau on our 1 hour Bay Cruise as Peter tells y ......
Milford Sound Boutique Sm...
Join this award-winning small family owned & operated business for the cruise of a lif ......
Cruises, Sailing, and Water Tours to See and Do in New Zealand
New Zealand is abundant with a vast range of water activities. There's no better way to truly appreciate the beautiful New Zealand coastline than by exploring it. Check out See and Do New Zealand for the best water activities, from rafting in caves and rivers to cruises and leisure sailing!
The best places for Cruises, Sailing, and Water Tours in New Zealand
Milford sound is located in Fiordland and offers fantastic views that are hard to look away from. Some cruises also provide heli tours, waterfalls, coach tours and kayaking!
If you're on the North Island, then there are many days of sailing trips to take that are both chilled-out and adventurous!
If you're looking for a more adventurous alternative to sailing and cruises, then check out these activities like parasailing and jet boating!
