Ferry to Stewart Island
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Ferry to Stewart Island
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| Route | Operators | Weekly Sailings | Prices From | Average Price | Foot Passenger | With Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulva Island - Oban Golden Bay |
| 59 | £15.98 | £15.98 | Yes | No |
| Oban Golden Bay - Ulva Island |
| 72 | £31.88 | £31.88 | Yes | No |
| Oban (Stewart Island) - Ulva Island |
| 6 | £81.97 | £81.99 | Yes | No |
Ferries to Stewart Island are provided by Stewart Island Experience & Ulva Island Water Taxi.
There are approximately 41 daily sailings and up to 303 weekly sailings to Stewart Island. Ferry timetables can change throughout the year and often increase during the high season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and availability.
There are 3 ferry ports in Stewart Island. Oban (Stewart Island) port is the most popular with 23 weekly sailings.
The Bluff to Oban (Stewart Island) ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 16 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour. Bluff Oban (Stewart Island) ferry is £241 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
The Oban Golden Bay to Ulva Island ferry sails approximately 11 times daily and up to 74 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 10 minutes. Oban Golden Bay Ulva Island ferry is £24 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated September 26.
It is not possible to take your car on the ferry to Stewart Island.
The cost of a ferry to Stewart Island can vary by route, operator and season. For ferry discounts, view our special offers page.
Book ferry tickets to Stewart Island online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.
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