Ferry and Shipping Services

Offering reliable inter-island ferry and trans-Tasman shipping services since 1875 in New Zealand.

A large white passenger ferry with yellow and red accents sails across a body of water with a city skyline in the background. Several people stand on the shore, wearing jackets and casually observing the scene under a clear blue sky.
A large white passenger ferry with yellow and red accents sails across a body of water with a city skyline in the background. Several people stand on the shore, wearing jackets and casually observing the scene under a clear blue sky.
Inter-Island Ferry Services

Connecting Wellington, Lyttelton, and Picton with iconic vessels.

Trans-Tasman Shipping

Evolving fleet for efficient trans-Tasman trade routes and passenger transport.

Heritage and Innovation

Combining historical significance with modern shipping technology for superior service.

A large passenger ferry is docked near the shore, featuring multiple decks with numerous orange lifebuoys attached to the railings. The ferry is white with yellow accents and has a tall structure with antennas and exhausts at the top. In the background, a city skyline with various buildings and a distant hill can be seen under a cloudy sky.
A large passenger ferry is docked near the shore, featuring multiple decks with numerous orange lifebuoys attached to the railings. The ferry is white with yellow accents and has a tall structure with antennas and exhausts at the top. In the background, a city skyline with various buildings and a distant hill can be seen under a cloudy sky.
A large passenger ferry is crossing a body of water with several people visible on the deck. The ferry is mainly white and green, with lifebuoys along the side. There is a smokestack emitting smoke, indicating the vessel is powered and in motion. The water is calm, and the sky is overcast.
A large passenger ferry is crossing a body of water with several people visible on the deck. The ferry is mainly white and green, with lifebuoys along the side. There is a smokestack emitting smoke, indicating the vessel is powered and in motion. The water is calm, and the sky is overcast.
A large ferry named 'NORTHERN SPIRIT I' is docked at a wharf. The vessel is painted white with black accents and features multiple decks with outdoor and indoor areas. The sky is partly cloudy, and the water is calm, with another smaller vessel visible in the distance.
A large ferry named 'NORTHERN SPIRIT I' is docked at a wharf. The vessel is painted white with black accents and features multiple decks with outdoor and indoor areas. The sky is partly cloudy, and the water is calm, with another smaller vessel visible in the distance.
Ferry Services

Explore our inter-island ferry services between Wellington and Lyttelton.

100$
Book
Cultural Icons

Experience vessels named Maori, Wahine, Rangatira, and Hinemoa.

150$
Discover
Trans-Tasman Travel

Travel on our larger turbine-powered vessels for your journey.

200$
Reserve

Contact Us for Our Services

Reach out to us for service inquiries and support.

A modern ferry is navigating through a body of water with tall, contemporary buildings in the background. The sky is overcast with clouds, and the ferry appears to be carrying passengers. Green trees and smaller structures can be seen along the shoreline.
A modern ferry is navigating through a body of water with tall, contemporary buildings in the background. The sky is overcast with clouds, and the ferry appears to be carrying passengers. Green trees and smaller structures can be seen along the shoreline.
Heritage

Connecting New Zealand with iconic ferry services.

Contact us

Growth

info@unionsteamship.org

+ 64 9 9779943

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