Ferry Ticket between Wellington and Picton by Bluebridge
- Convenient 3.5 hours ferry transfer between Wellington City and Picton Town
- Experience the warm Kiwi hospitality and free WiFi, movies, and kids activities
- Upgrade your travel to the all-inclusive Pohutukawa Lounge experience for supreme comfort, private cabins with ensuite, and the convenience of a hot shower
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Confirmation
- Get your voucher within 24 day(s). If you do not receive a booking confirmation, please notify us
Wellington To Picton
- Departure Location: Wellington Terminal
- Monday-Sunday
- Time: 02:00
- Tour stops and highlights: Excludes Saturdays in summer (December-March) and weekends in winter (June-September)
- Time: 08:15
- Time: 13:15
- Tour stops and highlights: Excludes Saturdays in winter (June-September)
- Time: 20:30
- Tour stops and highlights: Excludes Saturdays in summer (December-March)
Picton to Wellington
- Departure Location: Picton Ferry Terminal
- Monday-Sunday
- Time: 02:30
- Time: 07:45
- Tour stops and highlights: Excludes Saturdays in summer (December-March) and weekends in winter (June-September)
- Time: 14:00
- Time: 19:15
- Tour stops and highlights: Excludes Saturdays in summer (December-March)
Luggage Information
- Luggage Weight Limit: No single bag may weigh more than 30kg or 66lbs
- Maximum 2 checked-in bags allowed per person, plus a small handbag to take on board
- Luggage inside a vehicle does not require to check-in, as long as the luggage fit inside the vehicle
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children aged 0-2 can travel free of charge
- Children aged 17+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Additional information
- This vehicle is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
- Please ensure arrived at the ferry terminal at least one hour before the scheduled departure time, to check-in for the ferry
Redemption information
- Present your mobile voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket at the counter
- Wellington Ferry Terminal
- Address: 50 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Address: 1 Lagoon Rd, Picton 7250, New Zealand
- Please refer to the map for assistance
Voucher Validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
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Reviews
Reviews summaryWe chose a hotel near the pier and quite close to the city center in order to take this cruise. The cruise staff was very good and provided us with a lot of convenience, from exchanging paper tickets to checking luggage to having a shuttle bus from the Picton Pier to the Picton train station after disembarking from the cruise, which was very convenient. We saw many interesting fish in the sea throughout the trip. The food on board was also good. My companion bought lunch and said it was delicious and more cost-effective than restaurants in the city. This was a pleasant ferry experience across the Marlborough Sounds.
the journey is very smooth,friendly staff and easy to navigate throughout the journey two thumbs up for the crews
The boat ride was comfortable, with occasional bumps. There was free water and other meals on board at your own expense, and the seats were comfortable. When we get off the boat at Pickton, there will be a shuttle bus to take us to pick up our luggage, and then we will take the same bus to the interbus, train station, and information center. There is no additional charge for the shuttle bus.
Everything is awesome. I had a great 3ish-hour trip with good food and awesome environment.
honest word i will book again when i need it food on cruise price is good the only disadvantage is as we are by car after you verify the wait to get in cruise was quite sometime
not bad is convenient arrive straight queue to car line provide the code they send to me ealier check in open 2 hour before departure close 1 hour before depart
I am really happy to experience a very comfortable sailing this time. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant and drinks are pretty good. I hope you can experience it if you have the chance.
Easy process to change our date and time after road closures stranded us from getting to Picton. Customer service was very helpful. the ferry ride was smooth, we were able to add a cabin to our booking before boarding for a smoother experience. Cabin had an ensuite bathroom so we could freshen up which was a plus. Cabin and ensuite were comfortable and clean. Boarded with a vehicle and the process was long but organized. Highly recommend booking this ferry.
We booked a ferry ticket for ourselves and a rental car from Wellington to Picton. The voucher turned up within minutes with a great saving on the company's advertised priced. Quoted the booking no. before waiting to board with our car. The journey itself went fast and it was a great crossing to the South Island.
The ferry was in time, we took the one at 2:00 am and I think is the best because there are a lot of spots to relax and sleep. and when we arrived we when to sleep in a free camping really close to Picton and we saw a beautiful sunrise there.
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