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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 $135.00 (Price Each Way)

Child $69.00 (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 weather or anything else out of your control) 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 Island25 Jan to 7 Feb 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

Change Dates

9.45am Ex Bluff

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Stewart Island to Bluff25 Jan to 7 Feb 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

Change Dates

8am Ex Stewart Is.

12.15pm Ex Stewart Is.

3.30pm Ex Steward Is.

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alistairw2 from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

Anon

Trip to and from Rakiura great. Boat clean and tidy and comfortable to travel in. Staff and crew helpful and assisted relative with mobility issues. Great Service 👍

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Lynsey E from United States wrote on 04 January 2026

Caring staff

Even though the weather on the way to Stewart Island was quite windy, the crew was very attentive to the passengers, especially if/when someone was experiencing motion sickness. The ride back to Bluff was much calmer, and the crew was still caring and kept safety at the forefront.

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Elena PJ from Spain wrote on 20 May 2025

Return trip to Stewart Island

Ferries departed on time. Check in process fast and easy. Boarding times also perfect. Ferry was comfortable. And we were lucky with a nice navigation. And Stewart Island welcomed us with a beautiful rainbow. Everything great.

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Emma Olde-Olthof from New Zealand wrote on 21 April 2025

Spectacular

Wonderful trip, crew were awesome and such a beautiful place to visit.

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Denise Moyle from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2025

Awesome

The weather played a significant role in our ferry crossing. It was calm! The captain was informative and the crew professional. Both ways!!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult Price Each Way

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

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