Auckland

The Rangitoto ferry from downtown Auckland is quick (about 25 minutes) but packed with great views. The crew was helpful, pointing out landmarks like the harbour bridge and Devonport along the way. The boat is clean and stable, with plenty of outdoor deck space for photos. Once you arrive, the island’s rugged lava fields and the summit track await – the ferry times are well spaced, giving you a solid 4–5 hours to explore. My only minor suggestion: arrive early, as the return queue can get long on sunny weekends. Also, bring water and sunscreen; there’s no shop on the island. Overall, a smooth, reliable service that gets you to one of Auckland’s best day trips.

Here’s a balanced review you could post: Our Northern Explorer journey was an average experience. We booked the standard seating as the Scenic Plus (VIP) option was already fully booked. The scenery was beautiful, but the onboard audio commentary could be improved, as some parts were unclear, making it difficult to fully appreciate the landmarks and views. The staff, especially the train manager, were very friendly and welcoming, which made the trip more enjoyable. The onboard food was convenient but limited in choice and mostly reheated. Overall, it was a pleasant journey, but a few improvements to the commentary and food selection would make the experience much better.

Even before setting foot on Tiritiri Matangi, the ferry ride from Gulf Harbour was a highlight. The crew was friendly and full of great tips for spotting wildlife once on the island. We saw little blue penguins floating on the water and several seabirds riding the bow wave. The boat is comfortable, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the captain slowed down whenever someone spotted dolphins or penguins. Just remember to book ahead – it sells out quickly, especially on weekends. My only small gripe: bring your own snacks, as onboard options are limited. Still, easily 5 stars for the smooth trip and incredible approach to the island’s beautiful lighthouse.

very very enjoyable cruise! it was cloudy so we didn't get an amazing sunset but still had lots of fun, food was good as well fish and lamb was delicious. Thank you!!

Great afternoon experience. Staff were fantastic and the captain was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting info he shared along the journey. It was just a shame there was a large group on our tour where one member decided we all needed to listen to his music on his large speaker. Made it hard to hear the Captain's info on the boats speakers. I took a sea sick tablet just in case.

We enjoyed the beautiful scenery. However, please note that you need to prepare your own lunch, and there are no facilities selling food on site.

a fost o sărbătoare, iar bufetul a fost o extravaganță. probabil cea mai variată selecție de mâncare dintre toate croazierele Klook de 1-2 ore la care am fost (comparativ cu Busan, Thailanda, Ha Long Vietnam, Shanghai, Chengdu etc.)

Croaziera cu velierul în port a fost punctul culminant al călătoriei mele în Auckland. Echipajul a fost extrem de amabil și prietenos pe tot parcursul. Eram o călătoare singură, iar restul grupului erau cupluri, dar s-au asigurat că nu mă simt niciodată exclusă. Au fost foarte deschiși la discuții și au împărtășit multe informații interesante despre Auckland și port. Cafeaua și prăjiturile gratuite de la bord au fost surprinzător de bune și au făcut experiența și mai plăcută în timp ce mă bucuram de priveliști. De asemenea, s-au oferit să facă fotografii, ceea ce am apreciat foarte mult ca persoană care călătorește singură. Am fost, de asemenea, recunoscătoare că mi-au acceptat cererea telefonică de a mă muta de la croaziera de după-amiază la cea de dimineață. Chioșcul furnizorului local a fost, de asemenea, foarte ușor de reperat, așa că totul a decurs fără probleme de la început. Per total, o experiență foarte relaxantă și plăcută. Recomand cu căldură dacă vizitați Auckland! ⛵️

Turul a fost bine organizat, informativ și plăcut de la început până la sfârșit. A fost fascinant să aflăm despre istoria și detaliile din culisele platoului de filmare. Peisajul a fost uimitor și au existat numeroase oportunități de a face fotografii memorabile. Duba de lux confortabilă a făcut călătoria relaxantă și plăcută, permițându-ne să ne așezăm și să admirăm peisajul frumos pe parcurs.