Significant disruptions to Cook Strait ferry services are in effect for today, Thursday, June 25, 2026, due to forecast high winds and significant swells.

Interislander Service Alerts

Interislander has confirmed the following cancellations for today:

• 3:30 PM: Wellington to Picton

• 9:30 PM: Picton to Wellington

The disruptions are expected to continue into tomorrow, Friday, June 26, with further cancellations for the 3:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM, and 9:30 PM sailings.

Recommendations

• Check Status: If you have a booking, please monitor your email and text messages for direct updates from the ferry operators.

• Contact Information:

  • Interislander: You can reach their customer service team at 0800 802 802 (available 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) or via email at bookings@interislander.co.nz.

  • Bluebridge: As ferry schedules are subject to rapid change, it is highly recommended to check their official website or contact them directly at least 48 hours before any scheduled sailing to confirm your status.