| Time | | | | The only other major inter-island |
| The 92km takes about 3 hours by a normal | | | | ferry is the Bluebridge ferry (aka |
| inter-island ferry from either | | | | Straits Shipping). They have slightly |
| Wellington on the North Island or Picton | | | | cheaper prices, but far less sailings. |
| on the South Island. There are sometimes | | | | The Journey |
| "fast" ferries during the peak season, | | | | The trip can be a bit rough with the |
| but these have speed restrictions on | | | | ships sometimes experiencing 7 metre |
| them for most of the journey, through | | | | swells. The ships are very sturdy and |
| the Marlborough Sounds. The fast ferry | | | | New Zealand safety standards are very |
| would take around half an hour off the | | | | high. If the conditions are deemed to be |
| trip. You could also take a short plane | | | | dangerous to passengers or cause damage |
| trip from Nelson or Blenheim at around | | | | to ships, sailings will be cancelled. |
| $90 one way. | | | | If you have a tendency to get travel |
| Ferry prices. | | | | sick it would be advisable to take your |
| There are many websites that sell | | | | travel sick pills or use whatever other |
| Interisland ferry tickets. You must book | | | | techniques you use to prevent travel |
| during peak season, between December and | | | | sickness. |
| the end of February. Booking during the | | | | Ferries between the North and South |
| winter is not really needed and there | | | | Islands are common and catching one is |
| are plenty of sailings all year round | | | | easy. Check in ½ an hour before sailing |
| (up to 5 a day during peak season, if | | | | if you are travelling without a vehicle, |
| weather permits). The Interisland | | | | and 1 hour if you are travelling with a |
| ferry costs around $60 for a return | | | | vehicle. |
| pedestrian and around $185 for a person | | | | Take a look at both the Interislander |
| and car return (prices go up for | | | | and Bluebridge to see which company |
| campervans). Keep an eye out, as the | | | | offers the best package for you. |
| Interislander line often offer specials. | | | | |