Topics Cook Strait Ferry Replacement
Cook Strait ferry disruptions January 2025
The story so far
Interislander and Bluebridge cancelled multiple Cook Strait ferry crossings in early January 2025 because of strong winds and large swells.4 Jan 2025 Disruption continued over the weekend and into Monday, with delays and cancellations for sailings between Picton and Wellington.6, 7 Jan 2025 MetService said a new weather system might increase waves on Tuesday, though northerly winds were not expected to cause the same disruption.7 Jan 2025
Key moments
- Interislander and Bluebridge cancel multiple Cook Strait crossings due to strong winds and swells.
- Disruption from stormy weather continues through the weekend and into Monday.
- Interislander cancels two Sunday sailings over large swells and southerly winds.
- Passengers warned of rough crossings as some trips still proceed.
- Video shows Bluebridge ferry swaying heavily; passengers reported feeling unwell.
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Key people and organisations
All stories
January 2025
- Bluebridge ferry sways heavily during Cook Strait crossing
- Cook Strait ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings
- Large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations
+2 - Cook Strait ferry disruptions expected to ease as winds subside
- Cook Strait ferry services face further disruption from stormy weather+1
- Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to strong winds and swells+3
Coverage
- NZ Herald7
- RNZ4
- Stuff4
- 1News3
- Otago Daily Times3
- The Post2
- The Press1