Thread: Cook strait options

Can anyone tell me what the NZDA group discount is on the interislander and how it compares to the motorcaravan assn. Planning a trip with some friends and both are an option for us.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Can anyone tell me what the NZDA group discount is on the interislander and how it compares to the motorcaravan assn. Planning a trip with some friends and both are an option for us.

NZDA quote their discount as 20% IIRC. I use it a often as I can if I can make a booking. I think Bluebridge is normally slightly cheaper than Interislander but once the 20% discount is factored both cost pretty much the same. Bluebridge boats are older I think and sailings not as frequent.

Gold Card !

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Gold Card !

He’s not old enough, just looks it

Originally Posted by Maca49

He’s not old enough, just looks it

I think my age matches your eyesight, it certainly feels like it anyway😁

@Marty Henry are you bringing the 500 wallaby shooting ?

And what gun are you taking back this time ?

( I will chase up that fly press again )

NZDA I think has a time of year when you can't use it - not sure about the motor caravan one though?

I think the motor caravan one is the best discount

There wasn't much in it between the two when I last checked, just the NZDA one seems to avoid the peak times.

I use Bluebridge, yes their boats are a bit older n slower, quite depressing being over taken in the cook straight lol

But I've always had great service & they have the cabin option which is great

Originally Posted by Philipo

I use Bluebridge, yes their boats are a bit older n slower, quite depressing being over taken in the cook straight lol

But I've always had great service & they have the cabin option which is great

Cabin option is awesome, I used to get discounted Interislander in a past life, but I still sailed bluebridge about 50% of the time for the cabin

I've found Bluebridge to be far better service. Especially if you can get on the freight only boat. Way more cruisey.
The cabins are awesome to sleep and freshen up in in as well.
Interislander has a good adults only lounge which has food and drinks included.
Their boats haven't had a good record of finishing a crossing in recent times though....

I've always used bluebridge to be honest, I like the slightly shabby merchant marine supercargo feel but these two options are available this time. Might have to toss a coin.

If you belong to Farmlands i think its 15% off