Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

Kia ora, welcome

Get ready to enjoy one of the most breath-taking ferry journeys in the world.

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Why become an Interislander trade partner?

If your business already sells New Zealand or is looking to start selling Interislander Cook Strait Ferry to international markets (outside of New Zealand) we highly recommend becoming an accredited agent with us. 

Our wholesale agents enjoy great benefits, including:

  • Fixed nett (non-commissionable) rates up to two years in advance
  • Flexible amendments up to one hour before scheduled departure
  • Groups of 15 or more paying passengers receive one free adult
  • Access to a dedicated wholesale reservations team
  • Opportunity for product training and access to your own booking account via our booking system
  • Collateral support 

If you’re interested in becoming a wholesale partner, please reach out to us via email on wholesale@interislander.co.nz and the team will be in touch about contracts and rates.

FAQs

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any information. Here are a few of our frequently asked questions.

Our wholesale rates are net rates, including GST, and are available through March 2025. For access to these rates, please get in touch with us at wholesale@interislander.co.nz

Our sailings are currently open for booking until February 28th, 2025. For the latest ship schedule, please visit Ferry timetable - Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

Absolutely! We suggest reaching out to your rental car agent when making the booking, as some rental companies such as Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, and EuropCar may not allow their cars onboard. However, customers can drop off their rental cars at the terminal and pick up a new vehicle at the destination. Please note that all rental campervans and caravans are always OK to travel, regardless of company.

Yes, they can! Our 8:45am ferry from Wellington and 2:15pm ferry from Picton both connect seamlessly to and from the Coastal Pacific train. Contact your scenic team to book this.

Certainly. We offer three fantastic lounge options.  

The Premium Lounge provides an all-inclusive experience and is exclusively for adults, available on all three ships.  

The Queen Charlotte Lounge, also child-free, includes a $15 NZD food and beverage voucher and offers airplane-style seating, available only on Kaitaki.  

Additionally, we have the family friendly Pelorus Jack Lounge, also exclusive to Kaitaki, which includes a light buffet and snacks for your clients' journeys. You can find more details about our lounges here: 

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More than just a ferry trip from Wellington to Picton

We aim to make every trip between Wellington and Picton memorable.

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Interislander Cook Strait Ferry Timetable:

Direction Sailing times  
Wellington to Picton 6:15am; 8:45am; 1:00pm; 4:00pm; 8:30pm Book now
Picton to Wellington 7:30am; 11:00am; 2:15pm; 6:30pm Book Now

 

Lounges

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Staff  DSC9071 LR

Premium Lounge

The most comfortable trip across Cook Strait - food, wine & beer, and lounge included. Available on all three ferries.

Premium Lounge
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Interiors A7302322 LR

Pelorus Jack Lounge

Family friendly with buffet food and tea and coffee. Only on the Kaitaki.

Pelorus Jack Lounge
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Interislander Kaitaki QC lounge RH0701 900x550 1 ResizedImageWzczNiw0NTBd 1

Queen Charlotte Lounge

A quiet area with a guaranteed seat and a food voucher. Only on the Kaitaki.

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Interislander Aratere Dolphins dancing at the bow RP272

Become a partner

Submit the form and we will be in touch.

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Interislander Aratere Aerial

Request a familarisation

We will be happy to welcome you onboard.

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Interislander Kaiarahi Wellington Terminal Vehicle Ramp RH 0397

Certificates

Our safety and compliance documentation

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Our Ferries

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Interiors A7302371 LR

Kaitaki

Largest in our fleet with restaurants, bar, movie theatres and three lounge choices

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Interislander Aratere Aerial LK0313

Aratere

The best views on the Cook Strait - the only ship with access to the bow.

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Interislander Kaiarahi Onboard Viewing Deck 8 1390

Kaiārahi

Rooftop view of the incredible sights on the journey

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