Ocean Groove Cruises

Ocean Groove Cruises

Ocean Groove Cruises
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About
Auckland Harbour Cruises for private, corporate and wedding functions Ocean Groove cruises are based in the iconic and beautiful Westhaven Marina, known best as Auckland’s city of sails. We specialise in providing high quality party boat hire with an array of options to suit your individual budget and special occasion. Our Auckland harbour event space is one of Auckland cities leading event venues, catering for up to 50 guests per cruise.
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024
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Precious O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Hosted my cousins surprise ‘dirty 30’s’ birthday celebration on the boat surrounded by family & we all had a blast! George & our bartender guy looked after us & made us all comfortable! This was our families first time on a cruise boat and we couldn’t stop talking about it the next day we had soooo much fun. Despite the mishap of the food on my behalf - I’m sorry! But we enjoyed ourselves, great view, great vibes, great weather, great staff! 10/100000 would recommend to everyone so much so my best friend is booking in the cruise for her partners 30th. Lovedddd it so much! Thank you for having our group until the next birthday!!
Written 10 September 2023
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TillDeathTattoo
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
After a lot of umming and aahing we decided let's just do it and spent a bit more than we'd planned for this years work do and we're so happy we did, it ended up being the best time!

The boat was the perfect venue with downstairs bar and booth seating for those wanting to chill a bit more as well as two bathrooms, upstairs was the party zone with a dance floor and outside top deck area with extra seating and great views, was great being able to roam between all the areas to match your vibe and the speaker system meant there were great tunes everywhere you went.

The crew were all super welcoming, fun and friendly, really made us feel at home while doing whatever they could do make it the best experience possible, truly a great group of people and we're so grateful for them hosting us :)

Drinks onboard are reasonably priced, the platters were tasty, all the optional add ons seemed super cool (wish we could've added the slide! maybe next time haha). We opted for a drag queen host and she was so great! A lot of personality without being too in your face, just enough to lighten the mood for everyone with some great shows and good laughs.

11/10 definitely recommend if you want to take your party to the next level :D
Written 26 December 2020
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Resort02780666451
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
At first, there were some teething issues with the communication. BUT man at the actual event? They delivered and all the girls that were there at the hens had such a blast that they wished the cruise was a little longer 😄 George and his wife Robyn were so kind and so easy to deal with on the night, awesome people to work with! Enoch did an awesome job winding the ladies up the whole night too hahaha the skipper was always so chirpy and was happy to help whenever. Had such an awesome experience and I'm thankful to George and Robyn for making a special night to remember for our beautiful hen ❤️
Written 20 November 2023
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maureen
Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We had a fantastic time on this boat , celebrating a 50th birthday.
It has every thing you need for a memorable time
Mal and Robyn are super competent and also really warm and friendly.
The boat is superbly set up, with 3 different levels .You can dance(great sound system), converse around the booth type tables, or gaze at the city lights and the Harbour bridge on the top deck
I was totally blown away and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to create a special experience for birthdays, reunions, or get togethers with friends
Definitely book with these guys .You won't regret it!!
Written 9 May 2021
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Jordyn W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
We hosted our hens do with Ocean Groove and they were amazing, we had quick responses from them for all our questions leading up to the party. The boat was easy to set up on and the sound system was good (we used our phones for the playlists). Staff were super lovely and helpful and the nude model/bare butler that was onboard was really good at leading the party games, was very professional and good humoured.

Overall it was a great experience, it was smooth sailing and would definitely recommend them :)
Written 18 October 2022
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Nat_Lali_2022
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
We had the most epic Hens night with the Ocean Groove crew and the happiest bride-to-be ever!
I started planning this from overseas while waiting for my return to NZ; the distance did not present any barriers for our communication with Mal and Chel being very attentive and helpful with answering the several questions I had and by adapting the plan to fit our requirements. It just made it so much easier!
The event itself was perfect! The friendly treatment and great hospitality were second to none the whole time, with solid H&S comms and procedures in place, which made each guest feel safe as well as respected.
The boat is beautiful and spacious, we had around 18 people in total plus the crew, we had a topless butler from the Bare Butlers who was a gem! He was a perfect host, kind and a gentleman to all the ladies, and super fun and entertaining, we all had the time of our lives! We had people from mid-20s to early 70s on the boat and we are all treated like queens!
If you are looking for something special for any occasion you will be so pleased with Ocean Groove Cruises, they have something for everyone, I would 100% go back again and again and again!
Thank you so much guys for looking after us and making our hens and the bride to be the happiest ladies on earth for a day!
Written 1 March 2022
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Jae
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
My favourite part was the sceneries it was a beautiful day you could take heaps of photos on board especially on top outside. There was music playing we danced on the dance floor, we had food with nice seating views, we also had a topless butler on board who put on games for us which was so fun had selfies with him lol, we were constantly laughing they had a bar on board for drinkers everything you need for a work party. Wish we could have stayed longer. Mal and his amazing crew that day were so helpful and friendly. It was just so fun being on board. Worth every $ I recommend everyone out there book this for your next gathering.
Thank you Mal & to your awesome crew, memories were made.
Written 5 November 2022
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Jose CF
Manukau, New Zealand1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Right from the beginning when we were greeted by the smiling faces of Rick and George, we felt at ease. Thank you to the beautiful ladies Bianca and Audy also for their service at the bar and making sure our family were taken care of during the cruise. Booths were comfortable enough to enjoy our lunch and upper level was spacious for our family of 40 and our children to entertain. All in all, an amazing day on the water with Ocean Groove.
Written 16 October 2023
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PTui
Auckland, New Zealand4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Mal was an amazing host. Did everything to cater to our small little group including delaying take off for a few who were running late. This small family business is one we will definitely use again. Levi was the perfect topless waiter, served drinks and kept the girls on their toes and even had casual conversations which the girls really enjoyed. Thank you again for a beautiful evening. We will definitely use again real soon . Thank you
Written 22 March 2022
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Finau22
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
Would love to say thank you for this ocean groove cruise. You was all more then excellent service, presentation you name it it was on point. To host our daughter 21st on your boat then a cruise in the harbour that is every girls dream to just party with her friends
Recommend this to anyone planning a party to have it here for sure.
Written 3 May 2022
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