Wellington’s Harbour Ferry

Wellington Harbour Explorer

Join us on the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry, Ika Rere, for a zero-emissions tour of Wellington Harbour.

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Whisky Tastings

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first weekend of whisky tastings with Phil Gow. If you’d like to be kept in the loop for future ticketed events and tastings, please sign up to our email database.

eBike Hire

Choose from a city eBike adventure or a full harbour adventure combining eBikes and ferry travel. 

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Queens Wharf – Days Bay Trips

Take a trip on the ferry to discover the Eastern Bays. Let us take you directly to parts of Wellington best visited by sea!

Timetable

Please note we now take bookings for bikes on our public transport trips. For more information and to book click here:

Bike bookings

Mātiu / Somes Island

Just a ferry trip from the city, Mātiu/Somes Island is a predator-free sanctuary where history meets nature. Explore scenic trails, discover native birds and tuatara, and take in panoramic harbour views on this unique island escape.

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About Us

Welcome to East by West Ferries, a cornerstone of maritime transportation in Wellington Harbour since 1989.

Charters

With cruises available all year round, host your next function onboard one of our ferries. Simply select the length of time you would like your charter to be, choose from one of our catering options (or organise your own), and contact us to book.