Date:
19 Jul 2026,
9.30AM – 10.30AM
duration:
1 hr
Venue:
Koel Cafe
Address:
175 Quay Street
Auckland
Cost:
  • $25.00 incl. GST
Register Add to Calendar 2026-07-19 09:30:00 2026-07-19 10:30:00 Pacific/Auckland Vessev Electric Hydrofoil boat coffee charter

This premium, small-group experience combines cutting-edge Kiwi innovation with sustainability, delivering a smooth, quiet journey that feels more like flying than boating. As you cruise at an impressive 25 knots, you’ll effortlessly glide above other boat wakes and waves, ensuring an ultra-smooth, comfortable journey. This is not just another boat ride – it's a revolutionary, emissions-free way to explore Auckland's stunning waters.

Guests will be greeted with a cup of hot drink at the Koel Cafe in the Maritime Museum at 9.30AM, before checking in at the vessel at 9.45AM. The ride will depart from the Viaduct Harbour from 10AM. The vessel will cruise the Waitemata Harbour at speed while producing zero emissions with uninterrupted views of the city skyline and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop. The boat will return back to Viaduct Harbour at approximately 10.40AM.

The charter is subsidised by Engineering New Zealand at 50% rates along with a complimentary hot drink. $25 for members and non-members. Space is very limited.

Koel Cafe Engineering New Zealand hello@engineeringnz.org

Join the Auckland Branch for an exclusive electric hydrofoil boat charter cruising the Waitemata Harbour with the world's first tourism electric hydrofoiling vessel made by local Auckland based firm Vessev.

This premium, small-group experience combines cutting-edge Kiwi innovation with sustainability, delivering a smooth, quiet journey that feels more like flying than boating. As you cruise at an impressive 25 knots, you’ll effortlessly glide above other boat wakes and waves, ensuring an ultra-smooth, comfortable journey. This is not just another boat ride – it's a revolutionary, emissions-free way to explore Auckland's stunning waters.

Guests will be greeted with a cup of hot drink at the Koel Cafe in the Maritime Museum at 9.30AM, before checking in at the vessel at 9.45AM. The ride will depart from the Viaduct Harbour from 10AM. The vessel will cruise the Waitemata Harbour at speed while producing zero emissions with uninterrupted views of the city skyline and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop. The boat will return back to Viaduct Harbour at approximately 10.40AM.

The charter is subsidised by Engineering New Zealand at 50% rates along with a complimentary hot drink. $25 for members and non-members. Space is very limited.

Presenters

Auckland Branch