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Departure changes
Kia Ora! Due to forecasted tidal conditions, the 3pm departure from Half Moon Bay on 30th April 2025, will now be changed to 3:30pm departing from Half Moon Bay to Waiheke Island. 

Thank You.
Sealink
Updated:30 April 2025
Saturday 3rd May - Waiheke Cancellations

The following Waiheke sailings are cancelled on Saturday 3rd May:
0800 and 1030 ex Hamer St to Kennedy Point
0915 and 1200 ex Kennedy Point to Hamer St


The additional Seaway sailings:
13.15 ex Hamer Street and 14.30 ex Kennedy Point

Sealink Team

Updated:30 April 2025
Rakino Cancellation - Thursday 1st May
Unfortunately, due to tomorrows weather forecast we have cancelled the Rakino sailings Thursday 1st May.

We have postponed this sailing to Saturday 3rd May:
Departing Hamer Street at 09.45 and returning from Rakino at 12.15

Sealink Team
Updated:30 April 2025
Great Barrier Island Cancellations
Please be advised due to unfavourable weather conditions the Great Barrier sailings on Wednesday 30th April and the alternative sailing on Thursday 1st May has been cancelled.

We have scheduled in an alternative sailing for Saturday 3rd May at 7am ex Hamer St to Port Fitzroy and returning at 2pm ex Port Fitzroy to Hamer St.

Apologies Sealink.
Updated:29 April 2025
GBI Port Fitzroy Winter Timetable Changes
Due to operational reasons, we have made the following changes to the Port Fitzroy sailings for the winter months.

The revised schedule for Port Fitzroy sailings is as follows:-
  • Wed - 14th May
  • Wed - 28th May
  • Wed - 11th June
  • Wed - 25th June
  • Wed - 9th July
  • Wed - 23rd July
  • Wed - 6th Aug
  • Wed - 20th Aug
  • Wed - 3rd Sep
  • Wed - 17th Sep
  • Wed - 1st Oct
We will continue to keep the Tryphena DG sailings on the Tuesdays.

Tryphena DG sailings on Tue 3rd June, which is the Tuesday after the long weekend, will be moved to Wednesday 4th June. 

Sealink Team
Updated:23 April 2025
Rakino Replacement Sailing
The Rakino sailing cancelled on Thursday 3rd April is now rescheduled with the following date:

Thursday 1st May
0745 ex Hamer Street to Rakino
1045 ex Rakino to Hamer Street

Sealink Team
Updated:03 April 2025
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Updated:27 January 2023
Ferry check-in times

Waiheke Island & Great Barrier Island 

  • Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure to or from Waiheke Island
  • Check-in 60 minutes prior to departure to or from Great Barrier Island

Due to loading requirements, boarding will close 20 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 15 minutes prior for foot passengers.

Please note: To get everyone loaded and ensure the ferry departs on time, we can’t guarantee passage if you’re running late.

- The SeaLink Team

Updated:20 November 2020
Keeping the Hauraki Gulf Pest Free

Remember to ensure your vehicles are clean before arriving at our terminals as heavily soiled vehicles and machinery may be turned away from our vessels due to fear of spreading Kauri Die Back Disease to the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

See here for more detail on SeaLink's Pest Free Warrant and how you can help keep our islands beautiful.

Updated:14 October 2019
Gold AT HOP card Waiheke Travel

Travelling to Waiheke Island as a foot passenger on your Gold AT HOP card from Half Moon Bay or Wynyard Quarter? Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please remember it is IMPORTANT that you 'tag on' when boarding and 'tag off' on arrival at your destination.

More information. Thanks in advance - The SeaLink Team

Updated:31 January 2018