Our deals
Save on Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry crossings! If you're planning a trip between Wellington and Picton make sure you check our deals before you book!
Study break, sorted. Students save 5% all-year-round
Whether you’re heading to or from uni, enjoying the school holidays, or you’re an international student exploring NZ, load up your car and jump on board.
Secondary and tertiary students aged 16+ save 5% on all fares with our STUDENT promo code every time you sail. Just bring valid student proof to check‑in.
Student Deal Terms and Conditions
- Eligibility: NZ and international students aged 16 years old and over, enrolled in a secondary school or tertiary institution, can save 5% on public retail passenger and vehicle fares when travelling with Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries.
- Booking: Discount applies only to bookings made directly with Bluebridge at bluebridge.co.nz, via the Bluebridge Passenger Contact Centre, or at Bluebridge Passenger Terminals. It does not apply to STRAITNZ Bluebridge freight bookings or bookings made by third parties (affiliated agents of Bluebridge).
- Booking Requirements: Your booking must include at least one eligible student (maximum six passengers per booking).
- Promo Code: Enter promo code STUDENT at the time of booking. It cannot be added later.
- Proof at Check-in: The student must present one of the following:
- A valid NZ secondary or tertiary student photo ID card
- A letter of acceptance for the current or upcoming calendar year
- A fees invoice, receipt, or acknowledgment of application from an NZQA-approved provider
- A valid international student photo ID card
If proof is not shown, standard retail fares apply, and the fare difference must be paid at check-in.
- Other Conditions:
- Discount applies to fares only. Optional extras (e.g., cabins, premium lounge, excess baggage, food and drinks) are charged at standard prices.
- Cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Fares are subject to availability and may change daily.
- Payment must be made at booking via Poli (bank transfer), debit/credit card, or Afterpay.
- Standard fare conditions apply as per the fare type booked. All other Bluebridge Terms & Conditions apply.
- Bluebridge may change or withdraw this discount and its terms at any time without notice.
Now even better value for your family
The next time you take a family trip with us, you'll get even better value every day with our family fare. It's available all-year-round, for any fare type and for one-way or return trips. You'll automatically get the discount off your whole booking when it includes at least one adult or senior, one infant or child, and any vehicle (excluding motorbikes). Maximum of 8 people per booking.
Terms and Conditions
You’ll automatically get a family fare discount on the fare type you choose [Saver, Super or Flexi Sail] if your booking includes at least one adult or senior, one infant or child, and any vehicle (excluding motorbikes). The discount will be applied to a maximum of one primary vehicle per booking (car, ute, van, 4x4 or campervan/motorhome) and a vehicle towed by the primary vehicle e.g. boat or trailer. The conditions of the fare type you choose will apply. You can change your booking subject to availability) provided the change is requested one hour before check-in. If notification is not received one hour before check-in the fare will not be transferred. Transferred fares must be used within 12 months of the original travel date. Where the same price fare is unavailable an upgrade payment will be required.
You’ll be required to leave your vehicle and remain within the passenger areas throughout the duration of the sailing. Please be aware all vehicle decks are locked at time of departure and you’ll not be able to access your vehicle until the ship has arrived at its destination.