Ferry Tickets

Stewart Island Ferry

Name: Stewart Island Ferry
Start: 2026-09-18T09:45:00
End: 2026-09-18T10:45:00
Location: Stewart Island

Cross the Foveaux Strait on a comfortable express catamaran, enjoying stunning coastal views, fascinating history, and spot unique wildlife.

4,7/5(139)

Steve T

Pár

Overená rezervácia

Pred 3 týždňami

The people, the island and the tour around the islands including Ulva Island. Spotting kiwi on our nightly return journey home after socialising with the locals.

Mike C

Skupina

Overená rezervácia

6/2026

Friendly and professional service provided by all staff,informative info from ferry skippers etc pleasure to deal with,easy dealing with fishing gear and firearms etc.

Izelle S

Pár

Overená rezervácia

4/2026

The boat ride was very smooth and the captain was very good at navigating through the rougher parts of the strait. Complementary coffee and tea were good however only black tea no uncafinated options. Would definitely use the ferry again in the future and would definitely recommend for others.

Rowan-atarangi C

Sólo

Overená rezervácia

4/2026

We had a lovely experience, very great ferry ride! The views are gorgeous, you can sit in a seat or stand out the back and watch the ocean. Dropping off and collecting luggage is also incredibly efficient!

Carl R

Skupina

Overená rezervácia

4/2026

Briliant service , good seamanship to make the ride comfortable due to the lumpy sea conditions Luggage loaded and unloaded promptly and inspite of the conditions was kept perfectly dry

Sally L

Pár

Overená rezervácia

4/2026

The ferry is just a means of getting there but really enjoyed our tour of the island and learnt so much from Bevan about the island which we wouldn't have learnt otherwise - a most interesting 90 minutes

Take a relaxing one-hour ferry journey to Stewart Island with coastal views, live commentary, and a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Spot seabirds such as mollymawks (albatross) and titi (muttonbirds) soaring behind the ferry as you cruise.

Learn about the region’s history and see key sights like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.

Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride with complimentary tea and coffee on board, making for a relaxing start or end to your Stewart Island adventure.

Did you know? Captain James Cook, who first charted the island in 1770, initially mistook Stewart Island for Banks Peninsula of the South Island.

One-way ferry transfer to Stewart Island from Bluff (as per option selected)

One-way ferry transfer to Bluff from Stewart Island(as per option selected)

Live commentary

Complimentary coffee or tea

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Steve T
Pár
Overená rezervácia
Pred 3 týždňami
The people, the island and the tour around the islands including Ulva Island. Spotting kiwi on our nightly return journey home after socialising with the locals.
Frédéric G
Rodina
Overená rezervácia
8/2026
Un carré juste pour notre famille. Les enfants pouvaient dessiner pendant le trajet... et l'approche des îles étaient superbes
Edwin L
Skupina
Overená rezervácia
7/2026
Was a great trip, just not used to the bumpiness
Laris B
Pár
Overená rezervácia
7/2026
Good transfer, not cheap though
Mike C
Skupina
Overená rezervácia
6/2026
Friendly and professional service provided by all staff,informative info from ferry skippers etc pleasure to deal with,easy dealing with fishing gear and firearms etc.

Cross the wild waters of Foveaux Strait on the Stewart Island Ferry. With stunning coastal views, a chance to spot diverse wildlife, and tidbits of local history, this ferry ride will give you a peek into Stewart Island’s remote beauty and maritime heritage.

Getting started

Check-in at the Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal at 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff, before boarding your express catamaran. Set sail from this coastal gateway for a scenic one-hour ferry ride across Foveaux Strait.

What to expect

Scenic ferry journey: Cross Foveaux Strait, the waterway separating Stewart Island from the South Island, aboard a fast and comfortable express catamaran.

Wildlife spotting & seabirds: Keep your eyes on the horizon for wildlife , from soaring mollymawks (a type of albatross) to other seabirds following the ferry.

Live commentary & iconic sights: Listen to onboard commentary about landmarks like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem—Stewart Island’s highest peak.

Relax & enjoy a warm drink: Sip on a complimentary tea or coffee as you take in the views of Stewart Island’s rugged coastline and the Southern Ocean.

Wrapping up

Disembark at Oban, Stewart Island’s only town, where you can explore Rakiura National Park, spot native kiwi, or soak in the island’s remote charm. Once done exploring, you can always take the return ferry to Bluff.

What to bring

Bring sunscreen, camera, water, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, and a waterproof jacket for this experience.

Pack your motion sickness medicines just in case they’re not available onsite.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Guests can carry two bags and one small carry bag per person.

The one-way ferry lasts 1 hour.

The one-way ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island departs at 9:45am, 1:45pm, 4:30pm, & 5:15pm, whereas the one-way ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff departs at 8am, 12:15pm, 3pm, & 3:30pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your ferry to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.