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Find out all you need to know about checking in, luggage allowances and special assistance when you're travelling on a Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry.

Whether you're walking on or driving onto a Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry the process is easy. Find out more about checking in and travelling on Bluebridge and more information about pets and dangerous goods.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries travel between downtown Wellington and Picton 50 times a week. Check out our timetable to see our current sailing times.

Here's a list of frequently asked customer questions (FAQs) about Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries.

Book your freight on Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry. We have dedicated fright check in terminals, private driver cabins with ensuites, hearty three course meals and freeview TV in our truckers corner.

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!

Enjoy panoramic views of the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sounds while dining on freshly prepared café-style meals, crafted by onboard chefs. Pair your meal with award-winning Marlborough wine, locally brewed craft beer, or a cup of L’Affare coffee—an iconic Kiwi favourite.

Freight customer who is traveling with dangerous goods? Find out everything you need to know regarding the carriage of Dangerous Goods across Cook Strait.

StraitNZ Bluebridge has a long history of successfully transporting stock units. The comfort and safety of your stock continues to be our top priority. Check out the following information to help ensure you comply with the strict regulations associated with transporting livestock across Cook Strait.

We have a range of resources to help your agency promote Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries. Find out more about our brochures, footpath signs and point of sale posters.

Need special assistance when travelling on the Cook Strait ferry? With Bluebridge service dogs travel free. Find out more.

Planning a trip on a Bluebridge ferry? Here's everything you need to know about our ship Connemara.

Planning a trip on a Bluebridge ferry? Here's everything you need to know about our ship Livia.

With Bluebridge you can choose a Cook Strait ferry fare to suit your budget – from low price/non-refundable to fully flexi. We offer special discounts for groups, senior citizens, infants and children.

We partner with a wide range of nationwide organisations to give their members even better value crossing Cook Strait. Partnership deals vary depending on how many members they have and how often they are likely to travel by ferry. We love collaborating with our partners that include the NZMCA, All Points Camping, Farmlands, Vintage Car Club, Rowing NZ and Clubs NZ.

We're sure you'll agree that having the ability to offer a choice of New Zealand travel product enhances your customers’ experience and increases the profitability of your business. Find out more about becoming an agency of Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries.

The checked-in luggage allowance on Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries permits up to a maximum of two bags (up to 30kg per bag) per passenger. You can also take a small hand luggage item on board with you. Additional luggage or equipment can be purchased from $15/piece.

If you have purchased a Flexi Sail ticket, you can cancel your sailing right up until check-in closes, one hour before your scheduled departure, and get a full refund.

Upgrade to the premium Pōhutukawa Lounge - all-inclusive comfort with unlimited food, drinks and breathtaking views. Make your Cook Strait journey unforgettable.

Take our ferry and fly more! Only Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry crossings earn you Airpoints Dollars that you can redeem on a whole bunch of things, including flights. You’ll earn 1 Airpoints Dollar for every $75 you spend on a ferry booking.

Since we first set sail across Cook Strait in 1995, we’ve worked hard to improve our service with every sailing to give you a truly unique on-board experience.

Travelling with freight on a StraitNZ Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry? Find out about getting your load ready, dangerous goods and transporting livestock.

Find out about Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Terms and Conditions for prize and gift vouchers.

Heading to Marlborough for an awesome weekend and to do Saint Clair Vineyard 21km or 12km on Mother's Day weekend? You'll love getting there and back on Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries. You’ll save 20% on all passenger and vehicle Flexi Sail fares.

Give the gift of travel with a Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries voucher.

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Your family will love the experience of sailing to the other island on Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries. When they're not spotting the local wildlife from the viewing decks, the kids will be entertained with free WiFi, family-friendly movies in the play area, and an activity pack. There's a great range of good value kids meals and snacks plus plenty of space to sit together on board with nearby family change areas. Or for your own space, pre-book a private family cabin with ensuite. Portacots are available on request.

At Bluebridge we're on board with sustainability. Find out about our staff and community initiatives to support an Eco-friendly future.

Need to book freight on a StraitNZ Bluebridge ferry (previously Strait Shipping)? Find out our contact details and terminal locations.

Need to transport perishable items across Cook Strait? Find out how Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries can work with you to ensure your temperature controlled freight arrives in great condition.

At StraitNZ Bluebridge we use a modern Trestle system to save you improve on time performance and allow us to remain competitive on price. Find out more about how our LOT system works for our freight customers.

Travelling with freight on a StraitNZ Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry? Take a look at some of the things that you need to do in order to prepare your load for shipment.

Like ours, your reputation rides on the satisfaction of your customers, so it makes perfect sense that you want to know that what you're selling will meet your clients' expectations. Learn more about our famil programme and experience Bluebridge for yourself!

At Bluebridge we accept a wide range of ways to pay for your fares. When booking online you can use your VISA, MasterCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Farmlands Card, or use POLi online banking. At our terminals we also accept Farmlands, CRT card, cash and EFTPOS. Find out more.

See where Bluebridge ships are right now! The real time map below shows our most recent ship movements on Cook Strait. The location data is supplied by marinetraffic.com and is updated frequently.

If you have provided your mobile phone number as part of your booking, we’ll try to contact you if a sailing is delayed or cancelled. In the rare event of a sailing cancellation, we will book you on the next available sailing or fully refund your ticket.

We’re passionate about supporting a range of organisations, groups and events in the regions our ferries operate in. Including: Coastguard Marlborough and Wellington, Kaipūpū Sanctuary, the Hurricanes, the Central Pulse, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Find out more about them.

Explore the vibrant capital of New Zealand with Bluebridge. Discover Wellington’s top attractions, hotspots, and hidden gems. Plan your North Island adventure with us.

Uncover the beauty of Marlborough with Bluebridge. From world-famous wineries to the stunning Marlborough Sounds, plan your South Island adventure with us.

You may be able to apply for compensation if you have incurred extra costs because your sailing was delayed or cancelled due to an event within Bluebridge's control.

Prefer a little extra comfort? Upgrade to a private ensuite cabin from only $60 when you cross Cook Strait on Bluebridge. Twin, Four berth, Family or Dog-Friendly cabins available across daily sailings. Find out more.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries sponsors a number of Wellington and Marlborough region organisations. The Hurricanes and the Pulse is fun for everyone who gets involved. Down south our friends at Kaipūpū Sanctuary take care of a lovely part of our natural habitat not far from where we berth in Picton. While Coastguard Marlborough and Coastguard Wellington play a vital role in keeping locals and visitors safe in the Marlborough and Wellington regions. To give back to our community, every year we also donate thousands of dollars worth of travel vouchers to schools, clubs and community groups to help them fundraise.

Book your next trip across Cook Strait on a Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry and get free Wifi and movies plus earn Airpoints.

Bluebridge was founded by Jim Barker in 1992 when he bought a ship to transport livestock between the north and south islands. In 2002 we launched a passenger service giving travellers a true Kiwi experience when crossing Cook Strait.

We've sailed many ships between Wellington and Picton since 1992! Find out more about our past fleet and our current vessels - the Connemara and the Livia.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries actively support the communities in which our employees and customers live, work and play. Every year we donate thousands of dollars worth of travel vouchers through our community support programme, to be auctioned (offline), raffled, or awarded as event spot prizes.