Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise | The Red Boats | Shaara Deals
A relaxed 2 hour Waitematā Harbour cruise pairing NZ wine and craft beer with a gourmet cheese and charcuterie box, with The Red Boats on Shaara Deals from $65.
The Red Boats added something new to their Westhaven lineup for 2025: a Wine and Cheese Cruise built around slow sipping and grazing rather than a full meal or a fishing rod.
It's a 2-hour loop of the Waitematā Harbour, and it sits alongside the rest of the Red Boats fleet of cruises departing Z Pier — the buffet-style Auckland Harbour Lunch Cruise, the after-dark Night Lights Cruise, and the shorter 90-minute Harbour Cruise. This one is the pairing-focused option: less about the meal, more about a good glass of something local alongside a proper cheese board.
What's included
Each guest gets a glass of wine or a beer from a handpicked selection of New Zealand wines and beers, plus a gourmet cheese and charcuterie box for two to share while you cruise. Live commentary runs throughout, covering local stories and the history of the Auckland area, with music playing and a generally relaxed atmosphere onboard rather than a strict tour format.
The route takes in the Auckland skyline, the Harbour Bridge, Devonport Naval Base, the Chelsea Sugar Refinery, Bean Rock and Rangitoto Island, so it covers a good spread of Auckland Harbour's landmarks in the two hours.
Where it departs from
Like the rest of the Red Boats cruises, this one departs from Z Pier at Westhaven Marina. Spaces are limited on this particular cruise, so it's worth booking ahead rather than turning up on the day.
The essentials
- Deal: Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise, The Red Boats
- Price: From $65
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Location: Waitematā Harbour, departing Z Pier, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
- Merchant: The Red Boats
FAQs
What drink options are included?
A glass of wine or a beer from a handpicked selection of New Zealand wines and beers, one per guest.
Is the cheese board enough for a light meal, or just a snack?
It's a gourmet cheese and charcuterie box shared between two people, so it works well as a grazing accompaniment to the drinks rather than a full sit-down meal.
What landmarks will we see?
The Auckland skyline, the Harbour Bridge, Devonport Naval Base, the Chelsea Sugar Refinery, Bean Rock and Rangitoto Island.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, spaces on this cruise are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Book the Auckland Wine and Cheese Cruise on Shaara Deals at https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a30e5fdc6a088e0e0cff624 and spend an afternoon on the water with a glass in hand and Auckland's landmarks going by.
