Ferries to Stewart Island
Ferries from 1 Route and 2 Ports
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Trip Details
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Round Trip
Stewart Island

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Ferry to Stewart Island

Ferries to Stewart Island are operated by Stewart Island Experience

Stewart Island Ferry Times

There are about 2 daily sailings and up to 15 weekly sailings to Stewart Island. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Stewart Island Ferry Ports

There is one port where ferries sail to Stewart Island, Oban (Stewart Island) port with approximately 16 weekly sailings.

Bluff to Oban (Stewart Island) Ferry

Bluff to Oban (Stewart Island) ferries sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 16 times weekly, with a sailing time of 1 hour. Bluff Oban (Stewart Island) ferries cost around $286 on average. Exclusive of booking fees. 

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Stewart Island?

Currently cars can not travel on ferries to Stewart Island.

Ferry Prices and Offers for ferries to Stewart Island 

The price of a ferry to Stewart Island can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Stewart Island

Book a ferry to Stewart Island online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare tickets.

Most Popular Questions for Ferries to Stewart Island

  • Which ferries travel to Stewart Island?

    Ferries to Stewart Island travel from:

  • What is the fastest ferry to Stewart Island?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Stewart Island is via the Bluff to Oban (Stewart Island) route, with a crossing time of approximately 1 hour.

  • What is the cheapest ferry to Stewart Island?

    The cheapest ferry to Stewart Island is $287 on the Bluff to Oban (Stewart Island) ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • What are the ferry ports in Stewart Island?

    Ferry Ports in Stewart Island:

  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Stewart Island?

    Pets are allowed onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

Stewart Island Ferry Routes

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