Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

Kaiārahi

Serving up good food, a chilled drink, relaxing recliners and a rooftop view of the incredible sights you're looking for.

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Making the most of your time on board

There's lots to see and do on board Kaiārahi.

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Ocean View Eatery

Settle in and enjoy a variety of hot food, salads, kids' meals, desserts and drinks, with comfortable seating for the whole family.

Island Bar

With a wide range of New Zealand's best regional wines and craft beer, as well as some of the best views on the ship, Island Bar is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the crossing.

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Couple relax in Premium Lounge

Premium Lounge

Premium Lounge is Kaiārahi's private room reserved for passengers 18 years and over. Travelling in the Premium Lounge is undoubtedly the most comfortable and luxurious way to cross Cook Strait.  

Find out more about upgrading to Premium Lounge.

“We treated ourselves to the premium lounge as we had little time for dinner before boarding and were not disappointed, Food was good and plenty, range and quality of drinks was impressive, and the staff was friendly and warm. We've already told friends about our great experience and recommended Interislander and its premium lounge!”

Gift Shop

Take time to browse our gift shop which offers a selection of souvenirs and mementos of your journey.  You'll also find a range of travel essentials, magazines, and activities for children.

Viewing Areas

Head to Decks 7 and 8 for outdoor viewing or, if you'd prefer to sit inside, the Lookout Lounge let's you watch the world float by from the comfort of recliner seating.

Wherever you are, keep your eyes peeled for the bird and sea life that call Cook Strait home.  Spotting a pod of dolphins or a native sea bird will make your trip even more special.

Find out more about the wildlife you might be lucky enough to see during your crossing.

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Zappo the magician

Travelling with children?

If you're travelling with young ones, there's plenty for them to do on Kaiārahi.

Play Zone

Relax while you watch the little ones enjoy Play Zone, an area especially for children aged 3 to 7 years.

Nursery

A nursery with bathroom, a comfortable chair, and changing station is available for those travelling with little ones. 

Children's entertainers

If you're travelling during the New Zealand school holidays, you may find a magician, balloon artist or face painter on board to make the journey even more memorable.

Free activity books

Pick up a free activity book from the gift shop.  It's packed full of activities and puzzles to keep the kids entertained.

Find out more about things for kids to see and do on Interislander.

Other facilities

Here are some of the other facilities available on Kaiārahi to ensure your journey is as comfortable as possible

Stay connected on board Kaiārahi and in our terminals with free Wi-Fi.

Check your email, read the latest news, and post on social media.  But, if you want  to watch a movie or your favourite V show, we recommend you download it before you leave home.

Please note that Wi-Fi signal strength can be affected by weather, user volumes and distance from land-based cell towers.

 

Kaiārahi has a dedicated outdoor smoking and vaping at the rear of Deck 7.  Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere else on the ship.

Due to current limited elevator accessibility to board this ship, we strongly advise passengers who require wheelchair access travel on Aratere or Kaitaki. Please call us on 0800 802 802 if you require further information.

Kaiārahi has a lift to take you from the car decks to the passenger area. There are hand rails and ramps onboard. There are accessible toilets - ask our crew for directions.

Find out more about accessibility onboard our ferries