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The bluebridge is a fantastic vessel, it contains all the amenities you might desire and it has the ability to take you to the south island in just 3 hours. The connemara is equipped with a cafe on the main deck, serving hot drinks such as coffee and tea etc... as well as basic food such as a muffin, scones, cookies etc... just what you need to keep you going until you get to picton. If you have a bottomless pit for a stomach you may want to consider going to the resturant, which has a much larger selection and portion sizes that the cafe does, i would also reserve a toilet on the ship for when you might need to throw it all up, as eating large amounts of food of a rocking ship is generally not recommended. On the topic of loos... there is a great selction of places to relieve yourself onboard, however during bad weather or choppy seas these toilets may harbour an unbearable stench of vomit as such people mentioned previously are busy emptying their tummys in a voilently rocking ship, a simple trip to take a piss may end up being vomit aswell as the smell of other peoples vomit festering in the toilets will undoubtedly overpower even the strongest of stomachs. Its definatly not all bad though.... going to the toilet at the start of the voyage usually means you wont have to go until you reach picton. The outdoor area however is a really cool place to be especially when you are entering the sounds near picton harbour as you can see by the pictures below.
Dion HughesDion Hughes
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I ordered the onboard ½-size PAX meal, which included lamb and roast vegetables. Unfortunately, the lamb was noticeably undercooked, almost raw on the inside once cut and some of the vegetables were also underdone. I’m not a fussy eater by any means, but this was genuinely disappointing. At a basic level, food should be properly cooked before serving. What prompted me to write this review wasn’t just the food, but how the issue was handled. I returned the meal, hoping the catering team would acknowledge the concern. A staff member at the till said she’d inform the kitchen and took the plate only to disappear without followup. I waited, unsure of what to do next, assuming someone might come speak with me after checking with the kitchen. An hour later, I saw the same staff member clearing tables and asked whether the kitchen had responded. Her only reply was, “I told them.” No one else approached me. No apology. No acknowledgement. Nothing. It felt like once the plate was gone, so was any responsibility. I wasn’t asking for compensation just a simple apology or recognition that the food wasn’t up to standard. For anyone considering the onboard meal, I’d recommend packing your own food instead.
sebastian Mauffsebastian Mauff
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This was my first time using Bluebridge for a ferry from Wellington to Picton and return. I was charged $458 for myself and a mate along with my car (a standard Audi a4 sedan). This was for both ways and we booked only 48 hours before our trip with a long weekend coming up so the prices are pretty good. The ride was pretty comforting and hassle free. They also have an in house cafe where the food and beverages served are pretty good for the price. Although the toilets appeared to be well maintained, they were stinking of a wierd smell. There were some parts of the ship which I feel could've been better presented. I could see rusting on some corners of the window panes and also some parts didn't seem to have been painted etc in a long time. Also, on our way back from Picton to Wellington, we were made to wait inside our car in a queue for a very long time without any notice etc. There was a massive delay and it was not even a busy weekend night or whatever. Overall, pretty decent and economical for a short 4 hours trip I'd say. Staff members are friendly and overall customer service is good. Does the job okay.
Som ChakrabortySom Chakraborty
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Throughly enjoyed my experience in traveling with bluebridge and they will certainly be my first choice in interisland travel. The facilities are clean, tidy, and fresh. Staff are friendly and helpful. Real kiwi whanau vibe. The food was amazing, I recommend the crisp cooked chips and toasted sandwich or macaroni and cheese for lunch or the full english breakfast to start tour day. Passenger seating areas are limited but consistent with demand and not over packed. Dog friendly cabins and exercise areas are unique and welcoming. We did 3 trips over 2 days with vehicles and dogs, every trip met, or exceeded my expectations. The crew coordinating the vehicles onto the ship did well in providing directions, though we did get a bit confused with signage direction for vehicle checkin at wellington. Overall, I am certainly impressed with their service and would highly recommend bluebridge for interisland travel.
Lisa BillingtonLisa Billington
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It’s an easy convenient way to travel between islands. We had no delays or issues. The views during day and night travels are spectacular. We saw dolphins swimming & jumping along side us during the day and countless stars at night. I liked the ability to smoke during the trips. They have a variety of food & drinks to select from. The breakfast was adequate. Military style powdered eggs. Dinner had a few selections we ate the beef hot pot. The hot pot was ok but added some salt & pepper and it hit the spot. It was reasonably priced for what you got. The hot chocolate was great. The only thing I could really complain about was the lack of cleanliness in our cabin. There were broken chips on the wooden cabinet by the door, hair in the bathroom that wasn’t ours & definitely could’ve used a vacuum. However, all in all it was fit our needs and we made it work.
Cori MillCori Mill
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Very smooth sailing, crew were welcoming, friendly & very accommodating. We booked a dog cabin for a very reasonable price, it was well worth it. Had our own shower / toilet. Has 2 beds that also have fold down beds above (bunks), for a total of 4 beds in the cabin. Has good air vent control on ceiling, and plenty of good storage for those larger swell sailings. Would definitely recommend going bluebridge, even without a dog cabin, great service. My only negative comment would be: when loading the cars onto the ferry, the 'dog cars' were loaded on last. So be prepared for that, ensure u have plenty of water for pup, or good air-con. We ended up getting out of the car and waiting in some shade nearby. I don't know why they can't load the dogs sooner... like after the initial trucks / trains.
KatKat
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Nearby Attractions Of Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington
Wellington Cable Car
Sky Stadium
New World Thorndon
Wellington Museum
Rydges Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
TSB Arena
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
High Commission of India
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Wellington Cable Car
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Nearby Restaurants Of Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries - Wellington
Charley Noble
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Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina Wellington
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50 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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attractions: Wellington Cable Car, Sky Stadium, New World Thorndon, Wellington Museum, Rydges Wellington, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, TSB Arena, InterContinental Wellington by IHG, High Commission of India, Farmers Lambton Quay, restaurants: Charley Noble, Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina Wellington, The Green Man Pub, Dockside Restaurant & Bar, Leuven Belgium Beer Cafe, The Old Bailey, Foxglove Bar & Kitchen, Crab Shack, Thistle Inn, Pravda Cafe & Grill
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