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New Bluebridge Ferry Arrives In Wellington
Monday, 30 January 2023, 3:58 pm | Bluebridge NZ
MV Connemara, the newest and largest addition to the StraitNZ Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries' fleet, arrived in Wellington from Europe yesterday (Sunday). Following a 40-day journey from France via the Panama Canal, the Connemara, purchased from the ... More >>
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Launches Afterpay – NZ’s Leading Buy Now Pay Later Service
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 12:10 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Kiwi travellers looking to book their holiday crossing over the Strait with Bluebridge now have greater payment flexibility through the launch of Afterpay – New Zealand’s fastest growing Buy Now Pay Later service. From today Bluebridge will offer Afterpay ... More >>
New Qualmark Rating for Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 11:12 am | Bluebridge NZ
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries has been recognised for its outstanding business practices, earning the country’s highest accolade for tourism operators, a Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award rating from Qualmark. More >>
Bluebridge New Naming Rights Sponsor for Karapoti Classic
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 3:17 pm | Bluebridge NZ
The Southern Hemisphere’s longest running mountain bike race – the Karapoti Classic – is set to enjoy smooth sailing after securing a new naming rights sponsor, Bluebridge Ferries. More >>
Bluebridge Ferry Sailings Resume
Friday, 14 July 2017, 9:58 am | Bluebridge NZ
Strait Shipping's Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry service is up and running again this morning following yesterday's high seas – carrying freight only. More >>
Bluebridge Ferry Stays in Port
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 4:44 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Strait Shipping's Bluebridge Ferry has halted sailings, as the wild weather affects Cook Strait earlier than expected. More >>
Bluebridge Ferry Sailings Cancelled From Tonight
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 9:53 am | Bluebridge NZ
Strait Shipping's Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry services have been cancelled ahead of forecast heavy seas in Cook Strait. More >>
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Fully Operational Again
Saturday, 19 November 2016, 11:15 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Strait Shipping’s Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry services are fully operational following Monday morning’s earthquake and subsequent southerly storms. More >>
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Update
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 10:10 am | Bluebridge NZ
Strait Shipping's Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry service will continue to operate today on a limited schedule following Monday morning's earthquake. More >>
Bluebridge will sail from Wellington at 8.45pm
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:25 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Passengers that were booked on a Bluebridge sailing today departing Wellington are being asked to make their way to the Bluebridge terminal for check in prior to 7.45pm. The sailing will depart at 8.45pm. More >>
Passengers to Sleep and Sail On New Bluebridge Service
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:52 am | Bluebridge NZ
The new service, offered onboard the ferry company’s 2.30am Straitsman sailing from Wellington to Picton, comes complete with an early check in at 11pm, boarding prior to midnight, private cabin with ensuite and wake-up call. More >>
Five Family Return Passes Up For Grabs with Bluebridge
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 2:56 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Be in to win a fabulous family adventure with Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry offering five return family passes this school holidays as part of Love Marlborough’s ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign. More >>
Bluebridge Passengers to Surf While They Sail - for Free
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 12:00 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Passengers crossing Cook Strait on Bluebridge ferries can plan their holiday itinerary, post Facebook updates, tweet, email, shop and surf the web, on the company’s new free Wi-Fi available on all sailings from tomorrow (Wednesday 30 January). More >>
Biggest Day On Record For Bluebridge
Friday, 21 December 2007, 11:52 am | Bluebridge NZ
The New Zealand owned Bluebridge passenger ferries will cross Cook Strait a record ten times tomorrow (Saturday 22 December), carrying the largest number of passengers in the history of the company. More >>
Bluebridge Helps Spread 'Check,Clean, Dry' Message
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 3:26 pm | Bluebridge NZ
Operator of the Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry service, Strait Shipping, is working with Biosecurity New Zealand to help raise awareness of Didymo and the need to clean equipment or vehicles that have been in contact with Southern lakes and waterways ... More >>
Bluebridge Adds Extra Sailing For Barmy Army
Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 4:01 pm | Bluebridge NZ
The 100% New Zealand owned and run Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry service has added an extra sailing to its schedule to help make sure Lion's supporters don't miss out on the 2 July Test in Wellington. More >>