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, a Weber BBQ, 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
3 hours 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 $1,350 — $1,750. Weekday specials also on offer!
Amenities
Licensed bar, flushing toilet (and private bathroom), eftpos, AUX sound system, indoor and outdoor seating, dance floor, and transportable Weber BBQ for grilling on the deck!
Boat capacity
The Riverhead Ferry can comfortably fit up to 49 passengers, but we take a maximum of 30 people. Please get in touch if you have more than this.
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, cook your lunch or dinner on our Weber BBQ, 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!
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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, or bring your own food to grill on our Weber BBQ. 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.
Refunds & Cancellations
All our cruises are designed with your safety and comfort in mind. In the event of bad weather, 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, or offer a full refund. When booking, a non-refundable 30% deposit is required. This will be refunded if the date you have chosen is unavailable. Full payment is due 14 days before the charter date (28 days in December for Christmas Party Cruises) or paid in full if booking 14 days before the client's chosen date. Once full payment has been made you will not be refunded if you cancel the charter. If the client needs to cancel the charter due to unforeseen circumstances we can reschedule the charter to an alternative date. In the event of another lockdown or for any questions around vaccination policies, please refer to our COVID-19 policy.
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 onboard. 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 on board any of our charters. However, we do love to have a good time, so make sure you dance and drink the day or night away!
