Discover Wellington Harbour aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry, and enjoy a quiet cruise past iconic landmarks, harbour islands and maritime heritage with live commentary.
Looking for another way to explore Wellington Harbour? If this tour isn’t running on your preferred date, book our Māori cultural harbour tour with Te Wharewaka here.
Fares
- Adults $79
- Children (2-12 years) $39.50
- Under 2 years travel free
- Winter Promotion: 2 Adults and 2 Children for $189 (valid from June – October 2026).
Why you’ll love it
- One of Wellington’s most unique sightseeing experiences
- 90-minute Wellington Harbour cruise
- Live English commentary throughout the tour
- Views of Wellington’s landmarks, harbour islands, and coastline
- New Zealand wines, local craft beers, beverages, and snacks available for purchase
- Family-friendly experience departing from the heart of Wellington City
We accept WeChat pay onboard our ferries.
Why Travel on Ika Rere?
- Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry
- Quiet, smooth sailing experience
- Indoor lounge and outdoor viewing decks
The Tour
One of Wellington’s must-do experiences, the Wellington Harbour Explorer takes you beyond the waterfront and into the heart of one of New Zealand’s most beautiful natural harbours.
Step aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry, and enjoy a smooth, quiet cruise past iconic landmarks, harbour islands, wildlife, and spectacular coastal scenery.
Along the way, our live English commentary brings Wellington’s maritime heritage, local stories, and natural environment to life, with Mandarin audio guides now available.
Relax in comfortable indoor lounges or take in the views from our outdoor viewing decks while enjoying a selection of New Zealand wines, local craft beers, beverages, and snacks available for purchase onboard.
Ika Rere
Ika Rere was introduced into service in 2022 and was the first electric passenger ferry in the Southern Hemisphere.
One of the benefits of the electric ferry is that we do not need to compete with engine noise, meaning we’re able to travel at a leisurely pace and you can hear our commentary easily throughout the whole journey.
The layout of the vessel also means passengers can easily manoeuvre around, enjoying the open top deck and enclosed bottom cabin (commentary can be heard both upstairs and downstairs).
Group bookings
Enjoy exclusive use of the vessel for your group (up to 55 pax).
Dates and times are flexible so get in touch with us today about doing a private commentated tour. Cost is $1,999 (no minimum, 55 maximum).
Catering can also be provided (additional costs apply).
Looking for information about a school group booking? Click here.
Get in touch with us for Trade information and rates.
What our passengers say:
“I think the one-and-a-half-hour tour is excellent value for money and a great way to get a full view of the city’s harbour – definitely an experience we’ll be recommending.”
“It’s a great addition to a tourists itinerary and it gives visitors a great snapshot of the city from the harbour.”
“The audio and commentary was really clear. It was fascinating to hear facts about the boat itself. There was a nice balance between commentary and quiet moments.“
“It didn’t feel rushed and there was a good amount of time spent seeing Mātiu/Somes Island. Really interesting seeing the north side as I’d never been out there before.”
“We have been on harbor cruises all over the world, this was definitely one of the best ever! The crew and captain were very personable, the captain actually visited with passengers to make sure we could hear the audio up on the top deck. Even inviting passengers to tour the bridge of the ship. The ship is electric powered, extremely quiet and comfortable! Must do!”
