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Auckland to Waiheke: Pre-Booked Direct Return Ferry

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$104.00 per person

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40 minutes (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Pre-book a direct ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island with reserved seating and set sailings from Downtown Ferry Terminal and Matiatia.

Tour Overview

Pre-book a seat on the Waiheke Reserve, a direct ferry service between Auckland and Waiheke Island designed for travellers who want a set sailing time. You can choose your preferred departure in advance and board up to 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing, making the trip straightforward if you are planning around a fixed schedule.

From Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal, sail from pier 11 and 12 at 10am to Waiheke Island. The service also offers departures from Auckland Ferry Terminal at 9am, 10:15am or 11am from pier 13/14, with return sailings from pier 3 at Matiatia Ferry Terminal at 4:30pm or 5:15pm. On weekdays, a 5pm departure from pier 3 in Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal returns to Auckland.

This service suits both same-day return travel and flexible return planning, with the option to book your return sailing up to three weeks from your departure date. If your plans do not fit these scheduled times, the Waiheke Walk-up ferry is available as the primary passenger ferry service, with high-frequency sailings to Waiheke Island throughout the year.

For a simple and direct crossing between central Auckland and Waiheke Island, the Waiheke Reserve offers a clear timetable and reserved seating.

What's Included

  • Ferry travel

Not Included:

  • Snacks

What To Expect

Depart from pier 13 and 14 in Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal to Waiheke Island at either 10am.  On weekdays, depart from pier 3 in Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal to Auckland at 5pm

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

Please select your preferred pickup location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

The Waiheke Walk Up ferry will depart from piers 13 and 14 at the Auckland Ferry Terminal. Boarding will open up to 20 minutes before your booked departure time.

Important Information

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your booked sailing. During summer and on public holidays, Waiheke Island gets busy, so we recommend allowing at least 30 minutes at these times. Your Waiheke Reserve ticket is valid for the sailing you booked. If you miss your sailing, your ticket will be valid for our Waiheke Walk-up ferry for one year from the date of your booked sailing, subject to availability. Return sailings can be booked up to three weeks after your outbound trip. Auckland departure/arrival: Piers 13 and 14, Downtown Ferry Terminal, behind the Ferry Building on Quay Street, opposite Britomart Transport Centre. Waiheke departure/arrival: Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.