CHRISTMAS PARTY CRUISES ON AUCKLAND HARBOUR
MAKE THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY ONE TO REMEMBER
Forget the same old restaurant, office party or function room.
Get your team onto Auckland Harbour for a private Christmas party aboard one of The Red Boats.
🚤 Private Boat •
🎄 Christmas Decorations •
🥂 Licensed Bar •
🎶 Music & Party Lights
Popular Christmas dates book early — check availability now.

YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY. YOUR BOAT.
THE OFFICE PARTY — ONLY MUCH BETTER
Your team has worked hard all year. Give them a Christmas function they’ll actually remember.
YOUR OWN PRIVATE BOAT
No strangers. Just your staff, clients, friends or family.
AUCKLAND HARBOUR
City views, night lights and constantly changing scenery.
CHRISTMAS READY
The boat is decorated and ready for your festive celebration.
PARTY ATMOSPHERE
Music, disco lighting and plenty of space to mix and mingle.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A GREAT CHRISTMAS PARTY
STEP ABOARD AND START CELEBRATING
LICENSED BAR
Choose a cash bar or arrange a company bar tab for your guests.
FOOD YOUR WAY
Choose from Red Boats catering options or discuss your preferred food setup with us.
FULL SOUND SYSTEM
Play your favourite Christmas and party music onboard.
DISCO LIGHTING
Party lighting helps turn the boat into your own floating Christmas venue.
INDOOR & OUTDOOR AREAS
Enjoy the open upper deck or head inside when you want a change of scene.
EXPERIENCED CREW
You enjoy the party. Our experienced crew takes care of the cruising.
OUR PARTY BOATS
MV HOGWASH & MV REO MOANA
Our large two-level party boats are built for functions, with indoor and outdoor areas, licensed bars, sound systems and disco lighting.

PERFECT FOR YOUR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION
🏢 Company Christmas Parties
👷 Trade & Construction Teams
💼 Office Christmas Functions
🤝 Client & Supplier Functions
⚽ Sports Clubs & Social Groups
👨👩👧👦 Friends & Family Christmas Celebrations
FOOD & CATERING
MAKE THE PARTY YOURS
Choose from our onboard catering options or talk to us about the best food setup for your group.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements, allergies or special dietary needs when booking.
WHY THE RED BOATS?
A CHRISTMAS FUNCTION PEOPLE WILL TALK ABOUT
🚤 Your own private floating venue
🌊 Auckland Harbour as your backdrop
🥂 Licensed onboard bars
🍽️ Catering options
🎶 Music & sound system
✨ Disco lighting
☀️ Indoor & outdoor areas
⚓ Experienced professional crew
YOUR BOAT. YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR CHRISTMAS.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS DATES GO FIRST
Christmas party dates are always popular, particularly Thursday, Friday and Saturday departures.
If you already know your preferred date, group size and approximate cruise time, check availability early.
👥 How many guests?
📅 What date?
🕒 Daytime or evening?
🍽️ What would you like to do for food?
CHRISTMAS PARTY QUESTIONS?
Can we have the whole boat privately?
Yes. Your Christmas party charter is private to your group.
Is there a bar onboard?
Yes. Our party boats have fully licensed onboard bars. Cash bars or company tabs can be arranged. Sorry no BYO.
Can we choose our own music?
Yes. Our boats have onboard sound systems so you can enjoy your favourite party playlist.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Please tell us about dietary requirements, allergies and special dietary needs when booking so we can plan accordingly.
Can we use the outdoor deck?
Yes. Our party boats have indoor areas as well as open outdoor areas so guests can enjoy Auckland Harbour.
READY TO BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY?
Get the team together and take Christmas out onto Auckland Harbour.
YOUR BOAT. YOUR PARTY. YOUR CHRISTMAS.
☎️ 0800 REDBOATS
09 834 7337
info@theredboats.co.nz
Cruise details
A Red boats Harbour Cruise is the ideal venue to celebrate this tradition and reward your staff for their hard work. Your staff has given you their top work all year and now that the Christmas holiday has arrived, give them something to say “Thank you!”. Give your dedicated team a Christmas cruise in Auckland that will let them to relax, unwind and celebrate the festive season together. Our experienced staff will work with you to tailor your function to suit your specific needs and budgets to ensure it is a guaranteed success. You can custom create your own staff Christmas Cruise on Auckland Harbour from start to finish! Choose one of our delicious menus, and enjoy our generous drink prices. Call The Red boats and start creating your Christmas function today. Contact us NOW for more details. The options are endless with The Red boats! Check our party cruise availability HERE Some of the features of our Christmas Cruises at The Red boats include:- 3 hours of scenic cruising around the spectacular sights in Auckland Harbour
- Large 2 level Vessel with indoor / outdoor areas
- Christmas decorations
- Delicious Buffet Menus
- Reasonable Bar prices
- Bring your own DJ or entertainment for the duration of the cruise
- Full Online Sound system Disco lighting on board
- Experienced professional staff
0-20 Passengers (Latest departure time 4pm) $1400 | 21-30 Passengers $1800 | 31-40 Passengers $2000 |
41-50 Passengers $2200 | 51-60 Passengers | $2400
4 Hour Charter
0-30 Passengers $2000 | 31-40 Passengers $2200 | 41-50 Passengers $2400 | 51-60 Passengers | $2600
**Additional charges apply for public holidays
Note: Unfortunately We do not allow BYO Alcohol on board – however we do have a Licensed Bar with a range of beverages at a very reasonable prices.
As part of our Bar license it’s a requirement that we must have food on all our charters. We offer a full catering service available with a range of Menus to choose from designed and prepared by our experienced staff. (Must be ordered when booking)
Click here to see our Menu options
(Note) BYO Alcohol is not permitted on our Party cruises
The Red boats accepts no responsibility if you choose to pay for less and receive a parking ticket if the boat is running late. Parking is your responsibility, The Red boats accepts no responsibility for customer parking.
Hold On

Use handrails when moving around the vessel
Watch for trip hazards such as raised doorsills, uneven surfaces and gangways
Stay seated

Please remain seated until the vessel has completed berthing at the wharf.
Remove luggage/bags from seats. Place in the luggage area or on the floor away from aisle. take care when moving around the Vessel and use hand holds.
Listen to Announcements and Crew instructions

Ensure you listen and understand safety announcements on departure.
In case of an emergency, stay seated and listen for instructions from the crew.
Life Jackets

Familiarize yourself with the location of the life jackets on your particular vessel
Each vessel can be different and your crew will announce the locations during your departure
Obey all Signage on board
Child safety

Supervise your children at all times during the journey.
Climbing, jumping or running on board the vessel is not permitted at any time Crew have been empowered to ask your children to discontinue any unsafe or unruly behavior
Unsafe behavior

Do Not Stand on seats or sit on railings.
If you see another passenger displaying unsafe or concerning behavior, please notify crew immediately
Hot Drinks

Hot drinks can cause third-degree burns, please take care with hot drinks when moving
If you need assistance carrying a hot drink, please ask the crew.
Watch Your Feet

Watch your feet
Watch your feet when embarking or disembarking the vessel. Gangways and the Vessel can and do move.
Use all rails and hand holds provided
Restricted areas

Obey all signage on board and do not under any circumstances enter restricted or staff only areas.
Intoxication
For everyone's Safety Intoxicated passengers are not allowed on any of our Vessels.
Passenger that become intoxicated on board will result in the Charter being terminated.
No Drugs or illicit substances are permitted on board any of our charters
Click here for a full copy of our Health and safety Manual for Customers while traveling on board The Red boats