Interislander Timetables
Interislander operates three ships, Kaitaki, Kaiarahi and Aratere for you and your vehicle. There are various departure times. Once you are on your journey, you can take a stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink or even catch the latest movie release.
28th April to 30th June 2022
Wellington to Picton
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
08:45am | 12:15pm | Kaitaki * |
04:00pm | 07:30pm | Aratere |
Picton to Wellington
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
11:00am | 02:15pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki * |
08:45pm | 12:00pm | Aratere |
* 9 May and 13 May- Kaitaki Layby
 
 
1st July to 30th September 2022
Wellington to Picton
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
08:45am | 12:15pm | Kaitaki * |
04:00pm | 07:30pm | Aratere |
Picton to Wellington
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
11:00am | 02:30pm | Aratere |
02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki ** |
* Kaitaki laybys on Monday 4 July, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 13 Feb 23, 13 Mar 23. 6:30am sailings from Wellington available. 16 Aug to 28 Sep- Kaitaki Dry Dock
** Kaitaki laybys on Monday 4 July, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 13 Feb 23, 13 Mar 23. 16 Aug to 28 Sep- Kaitaki Dry Dock
 
 
1st October to 31st March 2023
Wellington to Picton
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
08:45am | 12:15pm | Kaitaki * |
01:00pm | 04:30pm | Kaiarahi |
04:00pm | 07:30pm | Aratere |
Picton to Wellington
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
11:00am | 02:30pm | Aratere |
02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki ** |
06:30pm | 10:00pm | Kaiarahi |
* Kaitaki laybys on Monday 4 July, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 13 Feb 23, 13 Mar 23, 6:30am sailings from Wellington available.
** Kaitaki laybys on Monday 4 July, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 13 Feb 23, 13 Mar 23.
 
 
Timetables are subject to change and should be used as a guide only, once your reservation has been confirmed you will be advised of the exact timings and ships.
How to make a Reservation
Click on this link to start the process now: Interislander Quote
Sailing times can be selected during Quoting process, and prices worked out for you or you can view our rates pages.
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