Bluebridge cancels two Cook Strait ferry sailings due to rough conditions

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 12:05pm

In this story MetService, Bluebridge

Bluebridge has cancelled its 1.30pm Wellington and 7.15pm Picton sailings due to rough conditions in the Cook Strait. While Bluebridge services were affected, Interislander sailings are proceeding as normal. Affected customers have been notified.

How they headlined it

11:49am

1. Otago Daily TimesWed 20 Aug 2025, 11:49am

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled in rough conditions (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 11:50am

   Bluebridge cancels two sailings due to conditions in Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 20 Aug 2025, 12:05pm

   Some Cook Strait ferries cancelled as wind funnels through (opens in new tab)