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Preferred sailing full?
If your preferred sailing is full, don't worry. Check back with us closer to departure; plans change and tickets may become available. Booking a flexible fare makes transfers easy.
Explore the journey
Explore the scenery and landmarks you will see as you travel on one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the world.
Upgrade your journey
Treat yourself on your next Cook Strait crossing. Upgrade to our Premium Lounge for great views, comfy seats, food and wine (or beer if you prefer).
Getting to your Interislander ferry
Arrival and departures
Get today's sailing schedule with departure and arrival times. Sailing time is 3.5 hours.
Wellington
Our terminal is at Kaiwharawhara. From the motorway, turn off at the bottom of Ngauranga Gorge. If you are on foot, catch the bus from Platform 9 at Wellington Railway Station.
Waitohi Picton
You’ll find vehicle check-in on Lagoon Road, accessible via Kent Street. Foot passenger check in is via the terminal on Auckland Street, a short walk from Picton town centre.
Promotions
NZMCA members
Taking your caravan or motorhome across Cook Strait? If you are a NZMCA member find out about your benefits onboard Interislander - including discounted Premium Lounge passes.
Family discounts
When you book as a family, we automatically apply our best family discount ferry rates for you to choose from.
Student Discount
Heading away to university with a car full of stuff? Going home for the holidays? Fancy a break with friends? Then grab a special Interislander Cook Strait ferry student deal!
AA Member Discount
As a New Zealand AA Member you can take advantage of our Interislander Cook Strait ferry discount and save money on your crossing.