Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8:29am

In this story MetService, Interislander, Bluebridge

Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled multiple Cook Strait ferry sailings due to large swells and gale warnings. Forecasted swells of approximately four metres and high winds have affected Wednesday services, with Bluebridge also cancelling some early Thursday sailings.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 2:20pm

   Bluebridge and Interislander ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:21pm

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesWed 12 Mar 2025, 7:05pm

   Cook Strait ferries cancelled due to large swells (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 13 Mar 2025, 8:29am

   High swells cancels some Cook Strait ferries (opens in new tab)