Interislander

Interislander travels between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. With 92 km of breathtaking views, the three-hour journey between Wellington and Picton really is one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism activities.

Interislander operates three ships, the Kaitaki, Arahura and Aratere, for you and your vehicle. We have up to 11 sailings a day, so you'll always have a wide choice of travel times.

Once you're on your Interislander journey, you can take a stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink or even catch the latest movie releases. Or you could just choose to relax and take in the breathtaking view.

Children are well catered for with a play area, nursery, cartoons and video games. Plus there's plenty of seating for families.

Premium Plus :

 

Kaitaki Plus and Aratere Plus

Enjoy the comfort of Premium Plus. Our superior lounges are available on Kaitaki and Aratere. Premium Plus lounges are the most comfortable way to travel across the Cook Strait.

 

For just $45 extra, you can travel in one of our elegant and exclusive lounges, where you'll be treated to complimentary newspapers, the latest magazines, and a variety of teas, coffees, juices and cookies. The lounges also offer complimentary beer, wine, and snacks.

 

When you select your Aratere or Kaitaki sailing, you will be offered the opportunity to reserve your Premium Plus seat for an additional cost of $45 per person. Don't miss out - book your Premium Plus sailing today.

 

Premium Plus is restricted to passengers aged 18 years and over.

 

The Cove:

 

The Cove is Arahura's cosy refuge from the main lounges.

 

You're free to wander the ship before retreating to The Cove. Take a seat, make a cup of tea, read a newspaper browse the magazine selection, or just enjoy the view.

 

Or if you're looking for something different, a range of board games is available on request.

 

Bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to take advantage of the 40MB of Wi-Fi included with entry to The Cove. A dedicated Wi-Fi PC is also available in The Cove if you need it.

 

The Cove is strictly limited to 8 people. You can reserve your place at the time of booking by clicking Add Extras on the Sailings Options page.

 

The price of $30 includes a $15 voucher to use during your journey with us; perhaps a bite to eat, grab a drink, or buy a souvenir or two.

 

For the comfort of all The Cove passengers, please note:

 

The Cove, like all other indoor areas, is a non-smoking lounge.

The Cove is only available to passengers 18 years of age and over.

There is no free alcohol available in The Cove. Refreshments other than tea and coffee can be purchased in the adjacent Queen Charlotte lounge.

Combining spectacular scenery and great service, it is easy to see why Interislander has been described "as one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world" by Wine Spectator Magazine, USA.

 

Address:

Picton / Wellington

Free Phone:

0800 802 802 (NZ only)

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