Waiheke Reserve Ferry Service to Waiheke Island

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.