Top Auckland Ferry Services

Explore Motuihe Island, a stunning destination in the Hauraki Gulf, known for its white sandy beaches, diverse wildlife, and rich history. Cruise from Auckland aboard The Red Boats Ferry and enjoy a day filled with opportunities for swimming, picnics, and scenic walks along rocky platforms and sandy shores. Ideal for families, day trippers, and campers, this round-trip ferry service allows you to soak in the island's natural beauty and relax in a tranquil setting.

Pre-book your seat on Waiheke Island's direct ferry service, the Waiheke Reserve. Choose the date and time you'd like to travel on the Waiheke Reserve ferry and board up to 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing. Choose from 9am, 10:15am or 11am from pier 13/14 in Auckland Ferry Terminal and 4:30pm or 5:15pm from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal. The Waiheke Reserve is the perfect choice for those with fixed travel schedules, return same day or book a return sailing up to three weeks from your date of departure. Travelling outside of these times? Choose the Waiheke Walk-up ferry, the primary passenger ferry service offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round.