Service Alerts

Weather disruptions - delayed sailing on Friday, 1 August

Updated 10:44am, 11 August 2025

High swells in the Cook Strait have disrupted our sailing schedule. Due to the bad weather, the following sailing is delayed:

Monday 11 August

Wellington to Picton
1:30pm - Estimated departure time is 2:30pm - 3:00pm

All customers affected by these disruptions have been advised by email and text. You can change your booking online or contact our Customer Service team on 0800 844 844 (8.30am - 8pm). Fare terms and conditions apply. If you booked through a New Zealand-based or international travel agent, please contact them directly to reschedule your travel.

We are monitoring the forecast closely and will update this alert, and advise customers directly via text and email, if further sailings are impacted during this time.

We apologise for the disruption this has caused to our customers' travel plans.

Plan your trip - check for roadworks

Please plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get to your Bluebridge ferry before your final check-in time. Keep in mind that roadworks are happening across the country which may add time to your journey. For the most up-to-date information on road conditions and travel time, please visit www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz.

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