The Red Boats

The Red Boats The Red Boats are the No.1 Boat charter Company on Auckland Harbour. The perfect venue for your function, Social club event, or day out on the water.

We don't just offer party cruises.We also run private ferry transportation to Riverhead, Rangitoto, Islington Bay, Home ...
07/02/2025

We don't just offer party cruises.

We also run private ferry transportation to Riverhead, Rangitoto, Islington Bay, Home Bay and Motuihe (minimum charges apply).
These are perfect for school / youth groups, social clubs, large gatherings for picnics or Hauraki Gulf island exploring.
We also offer a day tour that can include a BBQ lunch and an afternoon on Motuihe for beaches, walks and swimming.

Head over to our website for more information on private ferry transport or email our office with your questions!

www.theredboats.co.nz [email protected]

Party Party Party!Boats Boat Boats!What could be better than a party on a boat?!Cruise around Auckland Harbour, maybe un...
07/02/2025

Party Party Party!
Boats Boat Boats!
What could be better than a party on a boat?!

Cruise around Auckland Harbour, maybe under the bridge? maybe towards Takapuna?
Have your favourite people on board with you, have your favourite tunes playing through the speakers and your favourite food available.

How dreamy does that sound?!

Contact us today for pricing and catering options (BYO food allowed).
Fully licensed bar on board.

www.theredboats.co.nz 0800 RED BOATS [email protected]

Fishing available next week!Full day - 7am - 4pm, $90 per adultWednesday 12thThursday 13thFriday 14thEvening - 5pm - 930...
06/02/2025

Fishing available next week!

Full day - 7am - 4pm, $90 per adult
Wednesday 12th
Thursday 13th
Friday 14th

Evening - 5pm - 930pm, $70 per adult
Wednesday 12th
Thursday 13th
Friday 14th
Sunday 16th

Pack your bait, some food, drink and a container for your catch and head on out with our skipper to find out some of his favourite fishing locations in the Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour

Booking essential: https://www.theredboats.co.nz/book-fishing-charters-online-auckland-newzealand/

See you out there!

Something for everyone over on Motuihe!Sandy beaches to build sandcastles and relax with a book.Clear waters to swim and...
05/02/2025

Something for everyone over on Motuihe!
Sandy beaches to build sandcastles and relax with a book.
Clear waters to swim and cool off.
Bush walks to hidden beaches around the island only accessible by boat (unless walking)
Native birds to spy through binoculars.

Book now to join us on Saturday 8th February, 9am departure from Westhaven Marina, 3pm departure from Motuihe

Other dates sailing away to the beautiful island are:
16th February
2nd March

book now to secure your place on the ferry: www.motuiheferry.co.nz

Motuihe is more beautiful beaches, so many lovely walks as well as native bird sightings available.Our next ferry leaves...
05/02/2025

Motuihe is more beautiful beaches, so many lovely walks as well as native bird sightings available.
Our next ferry leaves on Saturday at 9am, book now to get your space on the boat.

www.motuiheferry.co.nz

Missed our trip to the Riverhead Tavern today? not to worry! We have one leaving Westhaven Marina at 1130am tomorrow, Th...
05/02/2025

Missed our trip to the Riverhead Tavern today? not to worry! We have one leaving Westhaven Marina at 1130am tomorrow, Thursday 6th February.

Arrive at the Riverhead just in time for lunch and miss all the traffic driving around on the public holiday. What could be better?!

www.theriverehadcruiser.co.nz to book your seats and table today.
We look forward to having you join us.

Eek! don't want to sit at home all day but don't want to go food shopping either?!We have you covered! at least for lunc...
04/02/2025

Eek! don't want to sit at home all day but don't want to go food shopping either?!
We have you covered! at least for lunch.

Riverhead Cruise:
1030am Wednesday 5th February
1130am Thursday 6th February

$43 per adult for the return ferry trip.
Delicious food and wonderful service waiting for you at the Riverhead, what more could you want with your day?!

relax on our boat and maybe learn something about Auckland you didn't know on the way up to the Riverhead, enjoy lunch with views of the peaceful river and then climb back aboard so we can return you back to the Westhaven Marina starting point.

Booking essential: www.theriverheadcruiser.co.nz

Party Time!Celebrate your 30th birthday on board one of our boats with your family and friends.Catered by you or choose ...
04/02/2025

Party Time!
Celebrate your 30th birthday on board one of our boats with your family and friends.

Catered by you or choose one of our catering options - this gives you more time to curate a playlist or design an outfit!
Licensed bar on board.

Contact us to check our availability.

[email protected] 0800 RED BOATS www.theredboats.co.nz

We had the good timing to see some of the boats heading out for the Millenium cup yesterday morning!We hope all the crew...
03/02/2025

We had the good timing to see some of the boats heading out for the Millenium cup yesterday morning!
We hope all the crews involved have had a good regatta and it was nice to also see Steinlager 2 and Lion joining in as well.

Motuihe Ferry running Saturday 8th February!9am departure - Westhaven Marina3pm departure - Motuihe WharfWhat activity w...
02/02/2025

Motuihe Ferry running Saturday 8th February!
9am departure - Westhaven Marina
3pm departure - Motuihe Wharf

What activity will you see on the harbour on the way over to the island?
Let us transport you away from chores and projects for the day, you deserve a day to yourselves, lets not work too hard while it is still summer!

Pack your picnic and togs and meander along the walking tracks before a swim at the beach and returning on the ferry and back to reality.

www.motuiheferry.co.nz

$110 family (2 x adults, 2 x children (5-15years)
$43 adult
$35 senior
$22 child (5-5years)

See you out there!

Riverhead Cruises this week!Wednesday 5th February 1030am departureThursday 6th February 1130amSunday 9th February 230pm...
02/02/2025

Riverhead Cruises this week!

Wednesday 5th February 1030am departure
Thursday 6th February 1130am
Sunday 9th February 230pm

Departure location: Westhaven Marina
Do I need to book in advance? Yes! Please (you book your table at the Tavern at the same time)
Where do I book? www.theriverheadcruiser.co.nz
How much does it cost? $43 per adult/ $35 per senior (Monday to Friday)/ $22 per child (age 5-15yrs)
Can I park at the marina? Yes! there is plenty of paid parking at the marina
anything else I need to know? Yes - there are 55 steps from the dock to the Riverhead.

We look forward to having you on board with us!

Ferry Trips to The Riverhead Historic Tavern Boathouse & Sports Bar. Fantastic scenic waterway. Licensed. Check Tidal/Estuary conditions. Book now

Up coming day trip dates for the Motuihe Ferry:Sunday 2nd FebruarySaturday 8th FebruarySunday 16th FebruarySunday 2nd Ma...
31/01/2025

Up coming day trip dates for the Motuihe Ferry:

Sunday 2nd February
Saturday 8th February
Sunday 16th February

Sunday 2nd March
Thursday 6th March
Saturday 8th March
Sunday 16th March
Wednesday 26th March

Join us for a day of exploring over on Motuihe, with something for everyone! walks, beach, swimming and picnics!

Important information:
Pack a picnic!
Boat departs Westhaven Marina at 9am
Boat departs Motuihe 3pm
Book in advance
Have a great day!

www.theredboats.co.nz/cruises/motuihe-island-ferry/

Let's Party!Celebrate your milestone birthday with us, another decade done and dusted with all its challenges and advent...
29/01/2025

Let's Party!
Celebrate your milestone birthday with us, another decade done and dusted with all its challenges and adventures, you have got here, and it is worth celebrating!
Bring all your favourite food and cake or have us cater your cruise.
Fully stocked bar on board our licensed vessels.
Party lights
Queue up some classics on the playlist or curate your own special playlist for your cruise.

contact us for more information.

www.theredboats.co.nz 0800 RED BOATS [email protected]

Our Christmas cruises to The Riverhead are great for all groups large or small & can be done as a shared party option for smaller or larger groups. Contact us!

Riverhead Cruises coming up!Sunday 2nd February 930 am departureWednesday 5th February 1030am departureThursday 6th Febr...
28/01/2025

Riverhead Cruises coming up!

Sunday 2nd February 930 am departure

Wednesday 5th February 1030am departure
Thursday 6th February 1130am departure
Sunday 9th February 230pm departure

Wednesday 12th February 530pm departure

Wednesday 19th February 930am departure
Friday 21st February 11am departure
Saturday 22nd February 12pm departure

Wednesday 26th 430pm departure

Thursday 27th 430pm departure

Join us for an adventure! Meander through the upper harbour taking in the scenery before enjoying the hospitality of the tavern staff followed by relaxing and watching the sights of the city loom larger as we get closer back to the city.

*departure times are from Westhaven Marina
**times are set for the dates above due to the tides
***booking essential: www.theriverheadcruiser.co.nz
****$43 per adult/ $35 seniors (weekdays only) / $22 child (5-15yrs)

Motuihe Ferry dates for February!Day trips leaving Westhaven Marina at 9am on 2nd and 16th February!3pm departure from t...
25/01/2025

Motuihe Ferry dates for February!

Day trips leaving Westhaven Marina at 9am on 2nd and 16th February!
3pm departure from the beautiful island.

Dreaming of that island escape but not sure where to go?
Join us for $43 return and spend a day wandering beaches and trails before a picnic and swim and relaxing on the ferry back again.
Escape the city without sitting in traffic for ages.

booking essential: www.motuiheferry.co.nz

Explore for this long weekend!Escape the city without leaving the city.Return ferry to Motuihe, 9am departure from Westh...
23/01/2025

Explore for this long weekend!
Escape the city without leaving the city.
Return ferry to Motuihe, 9am departure from Westhaven Marina on Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th, Monday 27th for the long weekend.

$43 adult
$110 family - 2 adults, 2 children 5-15years
$35 seniors
$22 child 5-15yrs

Pack a picnic, your togs and sense of adventure

Booking essential: www.motuiheferry.co.nz

Address

31 Westhaven Drive Z Pier Westhaven Marina
Auckland
1011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

098347337

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The Red boats are the No.1 Boat charter Company on Auckland Harbour and offer the perfect venue for your next function, Party, Social club event, or day out on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.

With a range of boat charters available, specifically designed by us to be perfect for any occasion, our reputation and qaulity of our Party boats, Fishing Charters and Riverhead Cruises, speak for themselves with the great reviews we get from our Customers.

The Red boats specialise in Auckland Party Cruises, Auckland Fishing Charters, and Cruises to The Riverhead – a historic tavern. As well as this we also have some great day trip options travelling to Aucklands fantastic Islands such as Motuihe Island, Rangitio Island and Motutapu Island. Our Vessels can also be Chartered for Ferry transport and we operate a regular Ferry service to The Riverhead – a historic tavern.