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Skip the rush
Book a later sailing from either Wellington or Picton and save 30% off for up to five people and your car - just use the promo code LATER30.
Bands on Board
Travelling on Kaitaki? Check out the Bands on Board in the Island Bar and Cafe. Musicians play for their Cook Strait crossing!
Historical claims
If your sailing was cancelled or delayed due to something within our control (not weather-related), you can make a claim here, or ask us to review a claim.
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 Kaiwharawhara terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 - just five minutes from the heart of the city.
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.
Upgrade your Journey
Book our Premium Lounge
Upgrade your Cook Strait crossing
Escape to Interislander's Premium Lounge for welcoming service, sensational views, child-free serenity and locally sourced food and drinks. Enjoy cruising across Cook Strait sipping on Marlborough wines and a selection of seasonal dishes.
Promotions
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.
Group discounts
Travelling with 12 or more? Give our team a call to talk about our group discounts 0800 878 898