Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to strong winds and swells

Saturday 4 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sun 5 Jan 2025, 11:05am

In this story Interislander, Bluebridge

Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled multiple Cook Strait ferry crossings due to strong winds and large swells. Several sailings were cancelled on Saturday, with further disruptions expected through Monday.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 4 Jan 2025, 12:00pm

   Interislander and Bluebridge ferry sailings cancelled, more disruption anticipated (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 4 Jan 2025, 1:20pm

   Interislander and Bluebridge cancel Cook Strait ferry crossings (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 4 Jan 2025, 1:45pm

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, further delays possible amid high winds (opens in new tab)

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   • Large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations (opens in new tab) Sun 5 Jan 2025, 10:10am
4. The PostSun 5 Jan 2025, 8:45am

   More Cook Strait ferry disruption as Wellington summer turns wintry (opens in new tab)

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5. 1NewsSun 5 Jan 2025, 11:05am

   Large swells cancel Cook Strait ferry crossings (opens in new tab)