travel_explore
Southland Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
tune
image_search
Search Southland... Experiences, attractions, dining & more

travel_explore Southland Change location?
image_search Search... Experiences & more

BrowseDeal Map

Home Activities Sailing & Cruises

chevron_leftSouthland & Te Anau Home

RealNZ - Stewart Island Return Ferry Service

Highlights

Bluff to Stewart Island Return ferry booking
Daily Departures - morning and afternoon
Comprehensive commentary
Purpose-built Catamarans
1 hour duration for each crossing

Experience Foveaux Strait onboard our express catamarans where the scenic journey between Bluff and Stewart Island takes one hour.

Comprehensive commentaries provide information on the interesting landmarks commonly seen, including Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. 2 bags per person (1 stowed and 1 small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement

Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost)

Adult $125.00 (Price Each Way)

Child $64.00 (Price Each Way. 5 - 15 years eligible for Child rate)

Duration

Allow 1 hour each way (2 hours in total return)

Location

21 Foreshore Road, Bluff 9814, New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure. 1 hour duration for each crossing.
Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. 2 bags per person (1 stowed and 1 small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.

Pick Your Dates & Times

Depart → Arrive

Bluff to Stewart Island26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates

9.45am Ex Bluff

1.45pm Ex Bluff

5.15pm Ex Bluff

Wed 26 Mar

Thu 27 Mar

Fri 28 Mar

Sat 29 Mar

Sun 30 Mar

Mon 31 Mar

Tue 1 Apr

Wed 2 Apr

Thu 3 Apr

Fri 4 Apr

Sat 5 Apr

Sun 6 Apr

Mon 7 Apr

Tue 8 Apr

Bookings close in 10 hours...

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Stewart Island to Bluff26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates

8am Ex Stewart Is.

3.30pm Ex Steward Is.

Wed 26 Mar

Thu 27 Mar

Fri 28 Mar

Sat 29 Mar

Sun 30 Mar

Mon 31 Mar

Tue 1 Apr

Wed 2 Apr

Thu 3 Apr

Fri 4 Apr

Sat 5 Apr

Sun 6 Apr

Mon 7 Apr

Tue 8 Apr

Bookings close in 9 hours...

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

Adult$125.00
Child$64.00

card_giftcardRedeem your Bookme Voucher, Promo Code or a one.nz voucher

check Book Now

1 / 2

appsShow all photos

Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

4.6

17 reviews

RealNZ - Stewart Island Return Ferry Service

Showing all 17 authenticated Bookme reviews

Robin McGarr from United Kingdom wrote on 14 February 2025

Ferry crossing!!

It was a nice crossing. All the staff were excellent and very helpful with any questions you had. The only problem is there was no hot water! We couldn’t have a cup of tea which was complimentary 😂😂 Very good

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Robert Farley from Australia wrote on 11 February 2025

Easy

Parking is right at the front of the building. Easy check in and boarding process was smooth. We had a smooth trip over. Captain was knowledgeable. Disembarkment was without fuss and collecting our bags happened as soon as everyone was off the boat.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Jennifer Tynan from Australia wrote on 24 July 2024

Ferry

It was amazing the way that ferry crashed through the swell to get us there safely!

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Regan Garner from United States wrote on 10 July 2024

Sit in the back, good ride

I’d recommend sitting in the back to avoid sea sickness. Everything else was good. They were punctual, and staff was nice.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Alex Howieson from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2024

Incredible service

The day we travelled was really rough and having never been sea sick before and with my 7 year old the crew were kind and responsive. The journey was incredibly safe and I could not rate the staff more highly thank you !

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Previous Next

Bookme Help Terms & Conditions Operators

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult Price Each Way

Child Price Each Way. 5 - 15 years eligible for Child rate

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Qualmark Gold

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

Qualmark Silver

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

Qualmark Bronze

The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.