Party Boat Cruise
We have private boats to hire in Auckland so you can celebrate any occasion surrounded by Auckland's beautiful Hauraki Gulf! Bring your friends and family, your own catering free of charge, and make the Riverhead Ferry your party venue. With a bar onboard, indoor and outdoor areas, plus ports to plug your own music, you'll deliver a party your group or work team won't ever forget!
Best for
Birthdays, hens or stag do, weddings, work parties, engagement, Christmas parties, social club outings, or team building days.
Time & Schedule
We offer a 2-hour or 3-hour charter cruising Auckland's Waitemata harbour. If the date and time you are wanting is not showing, please get in touch with us and we can see if it's available.
Drop off & Pickup
Your pick-up location is Z Pier, Westhaven Marina. For any other pick-up locations please get in touch with us at the time of booking to enquire. Find out how to get to us here.
Price
We offer the best value for money in Auckland. Prices depend on numbers and range from $1,290 — $1,790 for up to 30 people.
Amenities
Licensed bar, flushing toilet (and private bathroom), EFTPOS, AUX sound system, indoor and outdoor seating, and dance floor.
Boat capacity
The Riverhead Ferry can comfortably fit up to 49 passengers, but we take a maximum of 30 people. Please still get in touch if you have more than 30 for special consideration.
Private Boat to Hire in Auckland
A party boat cruise in Auckland is a perfect way to celebrate with friends and family while admiring the city from a different perspective. Play your own music, buy drinks at our bar, and enjoy the views while you dance the night or day away. Leave the city behind and book your private boat in Auckland for a memorable party boat cruise with the Riverhead Ferry!
3-HOUR PARTY CRUISE 2-HOUR PARTY CRUISE
Your Party Cruise
What you'll see
We will cruise at a leisurely pace through Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. What you'll see will depend on safe water and wind direction, but we usually cruise right under the Harbour Bridge towards the Riverhead past Herald Island, Greenhithe Bridge, the Chelsea Sugar Factory, and into some of the harbour's most beautiful and sheltered waters. The other option is to cruise towards the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, past Rangitoto island and Bean Rock Lighthouse. If you choose an evening party cruise, the sunsets and the city lights are incredible!
Food & Drink
Enjoy the range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from our licensed bar, as well as bar snacks available for purchase. Self-catering for food required. We recommend the Cater Station. BYO food is free of charge. Eftpos available!
Onboard the ferry
Play your own music using our AUX sound system, while you enjoy the beautiful harbour scenery. You’ll have access to seating in the back and front of the boat, with comfortable indoor couches available to relax too. Your safety is important to us so please follow the safety guidelines our skipper outlines at the beginning of your charter.
Health & Safety
Your safety is important to us so please follow the safety guidelines our skipper outlines at the beginning of your charter. Please note: doorways on our vessel are 45 centimeters wide (0.45 meters). Please wear soft, comfortable, and supportive shoes — no gumboots, penny heels, and work boots.
Refunds & Cancellations
Please note the date and time you've requested is still available to others until the deposit or the total amount is paid. Your booking is confirmed when we receive the deposit amount. All our cruises are designed with your safety and comfort in mind. In the event of unsafe sea and weather conditions, we may have to cancel the charter in the interests of your safety. If we need to cancel your trip due to bad weather, we will re-schedule your cruise for a new date or offer a full refund. A pre-warning will be provided 3 days before your departure time, but our owner & skipper will make a final call on the day. When booking, a refundable deposit is required for up to 28 days before departure. Full payment is due 28 days before the date or paid in full if booking within 28 days before your chosen date. Once full payment has been made, it will not be refunded if the charter is cancelled. If your need to cancel the charter due to unforeseen circumstances we can reschedule the charter to an alternative date.
Terms & Conditions
To ensure the safety of our guests, if anyone turns up intoxicated and is not fit for travel, the intoxicated guests will be left behind, or the charter will be cancelled with no refund. If while you are on board and anyone participates in inappropriate or disorderly behaviour, the charter will be cancelled and we will return back to the marina. BYO alcohol is not permitted on the boat as we have a licensed bar on board. Drinking in the Westhaven Marina car park before and/or after the charter will not be tolerated. If you bring your own alcohol onto Riverhead Ferry we will have to cancel the charter with no refund. No drugs or illicit substances are permitted onboard any of our charters. If any of the previously specified behaviour is seen during the charter, or any damages are made to the boat due to drunk or disorderly behaviour, Riverhead Ferry holds the right to charge $500 to the credit card on file as a bond. However, we do love to have a good time, so make sure you dance the day or night away! For group charters, increasing the number of passengers is possible but not changing to a lesser number after four weeks before departure.
