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Bluebridge
About
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries is a New Zealand-based ferry operator, established in 2002, offering passenger and freight services across the Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton. The company operates up to four daily sailings, each lasting approximately three and a half hours, providing a comfortable journey with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, movies, and a café-style menu. Bluebridge's fleet includes the Strait Feronia and the Connemara, capable of carrying up to 400 passengers and 250 cars per sailing. In 2025, Bluebridge expanded its fleet by acquiring the Stena Livia, enhancing its capacity for both freight and passenger services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring luggage onboard.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be brought onboard.
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is available on the ferry.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by fare type; some fares are non-refundable, while others offer flexibility.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors are allowed onboard with appropriate arrangements.
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Onboard dining options are available, including meals and snacks.
Seat reservation
Cabin reservations are available for an additional fee.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Bluebridge offers special assistance for passengers requiring help boarding the ship.
Bikes
Bicycles are allowed onboard and can be stored beneath the decks.
Pets
Pets are allowed onboard in pet-friendly cabins, kennels, or vehicles.
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- Bluebridge8:15 AM3h30Wellington (Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Terminal)11:45 AMPicton$561One-way0 changes
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Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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