🇳🇿 Must-Do NZ Experience: Picton → Wellington Ferry Adventure! 🚢

If you're visiting New Zealand, don't miss the iconic Interislander Ferry crossing through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds & Cook Strait! Here's your ultimate guide: 🎟️ Booking Tips Two operators: Interislander (my choice, booked via InterCity) Bluebridge (often cheaper) Price: ~NZ$101 (book early for deals!) ⏱️ Journey Details Duration: 3.5 hours of stunning coastal views Departures: Multiple daily (check schedules!) 🚢 Ferry Features Massive ship! Decks 3-5: Vehicle transport (yes, you can bring your car!) Decks 7-8: Cafés, lounges, and open-air viewing decks (best spot for photos!) 📸 💡 Pro Survival Tips ✔️ Arrive 1 hour early—boarding is strict! ✔️ Baggage: 23kg checked limit (split heavy bags!). No weight limit for carry-ons. ✔️ Seasickness warning! Cook Strait = choppy waters. Pop pills early or try the "focus-on-the-horizon" trick 🌊 ✔️ Layer up! Deck winds are brutal—bring a windbreaker/hat. ✔️ Weather check: Storms cancel sailings—flex your plans! 🌿 Why It’s Special Marlborough Sounds: Cruise past emerald bays dotted with mussel farms 🦪 Wildlife spotting: Dolphins + seals often play alongside the ferry! 🐬 Epic photo ops: The South Island fading into mist = pure magic ✨ #NZFerry #PictonToWellington #CookStrait #TravelSmart #MarlboroughSounds