Service was punctual and very professionally run. Skipper & crew-who he introduced to us with their names was awesome. The next day was still a rough crossing but we got back safely. Organised and easy to travel between islands - really impressed with ease of journey. In case you haven't found the information you were looking for, we've put together some of the most common questions our customers ask about our trips. Some campsites are for the exclusive use of those arriving by human- or wind-powered watercraft. Was not looking forward to 55 min ride. We operate a coach transfer service from Invercargill to Bluff, connecting with each ferry sailing. We broke down en route to the ferry, and they were amazingly helpful on the phone reassuring us that provided we arrived before the ferry left we would get on it. Large, comfortable departure lounges in both Bluff and Oban were much appreciated. Please ensure your contact details are provided at the time of booking so that we can contact you to advise of any delays or cancellations. Okt. Ridership Stats. You can purchase your ferry tickets at the Bluff Visitor Terminal using both EFTPOS and Credit Cards. Left and arrived on time. Great bus and ferry service from Invercargill to Stewart Island. Facilities. Whilst on the ferry, if possible, sit outside on the back deck to breathe fresh air. The passenger terminal is much smaller, and the entrance for drive-on customers is located south of the main dock. We stayed an extra night and spent a little bit extra? Sucia Island is one of the most incredible locations in the San Juans. The record holder is Southlander Todd Utteridge, who completed the swim in 8 hours 40 minutes in 1989. Prices valid 1 October 2019 - 30 September 2020. 2 bags per person (1 stowed and 1 small carry-on). Read up on Stuart Island travel course and hotel reviews. Passengers who pre-book through our website will be updated of any departure changes. Very punctual and luggage loaded and unloaded very efficiently. Hey time flew and was there before I knew it. The boats (different boat each way) were clean and the crew were top quality and did what they could to help all the many sick people (including my children). Parking is available for cars, boat trailers, coaches, campervans, motorcycles and bicycles. Spend a day on Sucia roaming the many beaches, hiking its trails, exploring its caves and fossil beds and you will discover a single day is not enough to see it all. Saw dolphins. Walk along the carless roads and picnic at the near the historic lighthouse before returning the sheltered bay where you can camp or drop anchor. In very good hands :). Staff were friendly and accommodating. If you need to be collected or dropped off at Invercargill Airport, please let us know at the time of your booking. On the return journey we were on a bigger boat the sea was calmer but it didn't seem to ride the waves as well as the smaller one. Stewart Island Lodge. On a good day you can get great photos of the sea birds soaring over the straight sit back and relax with a wine or tea and coffee.The staff are friendly and helpful. A north easterly breeze meant there were a few white caps and a 1m swell. Browse 14 &Type hotel in Stuart Island and book with price guarantee. Great way to travel from Bluff to Stewart Island. Yes, we offer coach transfers between Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill and Bluff (extra cost). Rental cars and motor scooters are available for hire from our Oban Visitor Centre. Foveaux is a difficult crossing which we experienced both directions. Stuart Island is a somewhat isolated northern island in the San Juan Islands. Thereafter $10 per 24 hours or part thereof. Can you use your EFTPOS card on Stewart Island? Ferry Committee. Travel with us into the heart of Fiordland National Park. The island was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, to honor Frederick D. Stuart, the captain's clerk of the expedition. So what? Was picked up from the Invercargill Airport and dropped off at the wharf in Bluff. Staff at both terminals provided excellent service. [3] Die Inhalte auf dieser Seite wurden erstellt von’ Stewart Island Ferry Services. Best of Stuart Island: Find must-see tourist attractions and things to do in Stuart Island, Washington. Since it is not served by ferry and there are almost no commercial services you will need to plan accordingly when visiting. Lovely travel on the cat. Kids Go FREE on a range of experiences until 5 Feb. Find out more >. During the one-hour crossing look out for wildlife. We had a very smooth crossing to Stewart Island, and a slightly more bumpy ride back to Bluff. At the far Northwest tip of the continental US, lies the little island of Stuart. Stuart Island, which is nearly three-square-mile island in the San Juan archipelago and has a population of less than 50 permanent residents. Staff were attentive and helpful all the way. This is an airport-style parking facility, so you collect a ticket on entry and pay when you leave. Alex1522, Stewart Island, NZ via TripAdvisor. Stewart Island is not the place for a shopping spree as there is a very small range of shops - from small gift shops with locally produced items to the general store for groceries and fresh food. Coming back to Bluff the crossing was quite rough but the boat and captain could obviously handle the conditions so I was not concerned at all. Enjoyed the trip there and back. I often suffer from seasickness - what can you suggest to help me? Thanks so much for a lovely experience.Visited April 2017. Does the Stewart Island Ferry have wheelchair access? Ferries to Stewart Island Stewart Island is the third largest in New Zealand, lying 30 kilometres south of the mainland’s southernmost tip. 2018. Free tea and coffee offered onboard and the captain gave commentary on points of interest. Project News. Toilet available. No, we only carry passengers and light freight on the ferry services between Bluff and Stewart Island. At $135/adult return trip we thought this was pretty good value and it was a unique way of seeing the mainland as well as other islands including Stewart Island from a different vantage point... and it sure beats swimming! This is a fairly straightforward ferry experience. For all our cruises and tours, check in is required 20 minutes prior to the schedule departure. You can get in touch with us in a variety of ways - phone, email, webchat or dropping into our Visitor Centres. From 20 Stuart Island attractions, Yelp helps you discover popular restaurants, hotels, tours, shopping, and nightlife for your vacation. Buy Tickets. Ermöglichen Sie uns, Ihnen das Beste von Neuseeland auch auf anderen Plattformen zeigen, indem Sie auf „An“ klicken, und uns somit erlauben, bestimmte Daten Ihres/r Besuche/s mit unseren Partnern zu teilen. IMG_0300 (1) 1/8. The service is prompt and friendly. The ferry crossing going to Stewart Island was pretty calm and uneventful. The passenger terminal is much smaller, and the entrance for drive-on customers is located south of the main dock. Experience Foveaux Strait on board our express catamarans. Contact Us. Check out Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Butchart Gardens. Looking for things to do? The crossing from Bluff to Stewart island is a major experience in itself. Is there car parking at Bluff Ferry Terminal? Please notify us beforehand to ensure we can assist you. Learn more about construction. Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - maximum of two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on).For visitors to Stewart Island wishing to bring additional baggage, the transport of these items is by prior arrangement. During the one hour crossing keep a look-out for wildlife, especially sea birds. - From Bluff: Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal - 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff.- From Stewart Island: Stewart Island Visitor Terminal. We were collected directly from Invercargil Airport on arrival and dropped to our hostel in Queenstown at the end. During the trip keep an eye out for wildlife - particularly seabirds such as Mollymawk (a type of albatross) and Titi which often follow the vessel. An 'interesting' trip to Oban-wind and waves but we were all well looked after by the crew!! Look out to the horizon, rather than looking at the boat's movement in the water. We left feeling we were friends with the "Skipper" and the crew. Here's a few handy hints to help motion sickness: Ginger is known to contain properties to alleviate nausea. For all our cruises and tours, check in is required 20 minutes prior to the schedule departure. Thank you. "Quick ferry ride across - can be very rough at times so be aware!! Questions and Reservations Call/Text (360) 299-2875 . The sea conditions on the trip to the island was very rough with large swells running but the skipper made sure we got the smoothest ride possible. Stewart Island is perfect for a day excursion. Our trip was lovely cruising at 20 knots in a lite sea.Thanks for a great experience. There is an ATM/money machine in Bluff's "4 Square" shop however it is only possible to withdraw cash with a NZ bank card. Staff very helpful. Loved the bins for the luggage - most efficient. "The ferry is a lovely and well-kept older wooden boat, which goes at a comfortable sight-seeing speed, and the captain is laid-back and friendly." Lovely clean boat, the sailing was fab. Our return trip was in moderate sea and this big cat handled the conditions with ease. Project News. Captain was impressive upon return when crossing the bar. Friendly staff very helpful. We also operate coach connections (from Invercargill, Queenstown & Te Anau) which meet our ferry arrivals/departures (see "Coach & Ferry Services" below). Die Māori nennen die Insel Rakiura, was ins Deutsche übersetzt glühende Himmel bedeutet. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight. A most enjoyable experience and one I would recommend. Shoes/boots (non-slip), warm clothing/jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses and camera. Where is Stuart Island, WA (SSW)? We won’t know exactly which day we will be on each side of the island until a little closer to those delivery days. Very professional operators and hospitable crew. Also friendly and happy to chat with others who want the skinny on life on the island. Embark on a multi-day voyage of discovery through remote Fiordland or Stewart Island. All prices and transactions on the Real Journeys website are in New Zealand dollars (NZD). I would highly recommend. RATZnz, Ashburton, New Zealand via TripAdvisor. Online transactions/prices are conducted in what currency? Thanks for taking the time to post your review. Ferry to Invercargill, fly to Reagan Washington • 28h 58m. Yes, there are many activities you can fit into one day on Stewart Island. Great service by the team at both ports and on the ferry. Stewart Island Ferry Services (Bluff - Stewart Island) operate an all-year scheduled ferry service and connecting bus service from Invercargill (and Te Anau and Queenstown - seasonal departures). Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. The catamaran was clean, modern and provided a mixture of mostly individual seating with a few tabled booths (snacks can be purchased with free complimentary tea or coffee available from small bar) as well as outdoor seating- first on best seated! Staff were friendly and helpful, great team. (For those who get seasick, you would want to take some medication! Explore. The waters in Fouveaux Strait are rough even on calm days. A wonderful experience, thank you ❤, Excellent service from the Stewart Island ferry company. Stewart Island Ferry Services (Bluff - Stewart Island) operate an all-year scheduled ferry service and connecting bus service from Invercargill (and Te Anau and Queenstown - seasonal departures). DaveD1941, Tairua, New Zealand via TripAdvisor. Oban, Everyone working was engaging & super friendly/helpful. For more information refer to our Driving Times webpage. Overall impressive! The captain of the vessel was able to provide a commentary and points of interest to us as we travelled over. [2] Den englischen Namen bekam die Insel 1809, als der schottische Kartograph William Stewart auf seiner Reise als erster Offizier der Pegasus Teile der Südküste Neuseelands und Stewart Island neu kartografierte. Stewart Island Experience, How long does it take to travel to Bluff? Stewart Island is New Zealand's third island (some say it is Australia). Up to two kids (0-18) go free with every full paying adult on selected experiences from 11 Jan - 5 Feb 2021. Fares. **Please note: Timetable information is indicative and subject to change. Whether you need a water taxi to Stuart Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island or some remote location in the San Juan Islands, or to Victoria, British Columbia, we can help you. Due to extremely low tides, the 10:20 pm & 10:50 pm departures on Jan. 10, 11, and 12 are canceled. Departure lounges at both ports were good and had brochures on local attractions. Somewhat choppy water but the ferry was right on time.Visited March 2017. Exceptional staff, friendly efficient service. If you need more specific answers, please contact us directly. Stewart Island is absolutely worth visiting so this is kind of a must. Other recommendations to reduce motion sickness include not travelling on an empty stomach, as gastric juices can promote nausea. The Seattle terminal and ferry dock is currently under major construction until 2023, and could affect your travel plans. Diese Website stellt Informationen über Tourismusanbieter in Neuseeland zusammen. The skipper was user friendly and happy to answer any questions. Try turning off private browsing or incognito mode to continue. Departing Bluff/Oban: prices valid for travel from 1 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2020.- Adult: NZ$79 (one-way) - Child: NZ$40 (one-way). Experience Foveaux Strait onboard our express catamarans. There is a bar with snacks and soft and alcoholic drinks on board at fair prices. Check out the modern one room schoolhouse that residents use only … The staff were alert to people feeling or being ill and very very kind discreet and caring to those who were unwell. We did need to remain seated as the swell meant the boat moved a little unpredictably. Island Express Charters, based in Anacortes WA, services the San Juan Islands, Our vessels are capable of beach or dock lands. We are planning to deliver propane to Stuart Island later this month on August 25 th, 26 th or 27 th (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). I'm not the best traveller but staff and team made it so straight forward and felt extremely safe. Sollten Sie Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an das Unternehmen. Please note: If you want to depart Queenstown and return to Te Anau (or depart Te Anau and return to Queenstown) etc, then please contact us directly contact@realjourneys.co.nz as these trips are NOT bookable on the Real Journeys website. Die Fähre setzt zweimal pro Tag in knapp einer Stunde von Bluff ins kleine Örtchen Oban über. Learn more about construction. Comfortable seating Drinks and nibbles at reasonable price Chance to talk to fellow passengers. The ferry is clean and comfortable with toilets (clean) on board. This service is not available on all ferry departures, due to the size of the vessel and the limited cargo space available. The booking process is not supported when in private browsing or incognito mode. Travelled there by ferry. We took a day trip with the Stewart Island Ferry and found them to be very good. Vehicle parking is available in Bluff, adjacent to the Bluff Visitor Terminal for self-driving visitors taking the ferry to Stewart Island. Reisespezialisten, Reisebüros & Reiseveranstalter und Airlines. Yes, there is a general grocery store, cafés and restaurants and a Kai cart (take-aways summer only). Is there a coach service that connects with the ferry? Rosieej, Blenheim, New Zealand via TripAdvisor. Fahren Sie einfach mit Ihrem Besuch fort, wenn Sie damit einverstanden sind. are available for hire from our Oban Visitor Centre. greghJ2308TD, Hobart Australia, via TripAdvisor. Stewart Island Experience operate the daily ferry departures between Bluff on New Zealand’s South Island and Oban on Stewart Island with their express catamarans. Seamless organisation, meeting the bus connection from Invercargill Airport, through to Bluff then on the ferry across to Stewart Island. Recommend to all visitors to the Deep South.Visited March 2017, Our trip over and back was so calm... staff were friendly and very helpful ... nice way to meet travellers visiting the island.Visited March 2017, Been told all kinds of tales about this trip but we couldn't have asked for better. Bring your bike or kayak along if you like, rentals can be provided. Bar on board, plus tea and coffee and great scenery but can be a little rough at times. Yes. Ferry Rider Alert Sign Up . In addition to this we also have portable defibrillators at the following locations:•    Milford Sound Visitor Terminal•    Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Manapouri•    Cavern House (Te Anau Glowworm Caves)•    Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, Walter Peak•    TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship•    Stewart Island Ferry (Bluff - Oban - Bluff). For more information refer to our. It takes an hour on a fast ferry. 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