Large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations

Sunday 12 January 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 12 Jan 2025, 12:56pm

In this story MetService, Interislander, Bluebridge

Interislander cancelled two sailings on Sunday due to safety concerns from large swells and southerly winds. The affected trips included the 4pm Aratere from Wellington and the 8.50pm service from Picton. While Bluebridge sailings were expected to proceed, travellers were warned of potentially uncomfortable and longer journeys.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 12 Jan 2025, 8:53am

   Cook Strait ferry cancellations: Bad weather cans more sailings as holiday-makers return home for work (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostSun 12 Jan 2025, 10:46am

   Weather oddity an ‘academic delight’ but travel headache as Cook Strait ferries cancelled (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsSun 12 Jan 2025, 10:50am

   Big swells cancel two Cook Strait ferry sailings, may delay others (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 12 Jan 2025, 11:42am

   Big swells cancel some ferry services across the Cook Strait (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 12 Jan 2025, 12:56pm

   Big swells cancel some Cook Strait ferry trips (opens in new tab)