The trip to Stewart island was really expensive with 2 teens! The hour ride over was rough and being in the smaller of the two vessels didn't help, but The staff were friendly and funny. The return ride was on the bigger boat and very smooth and flat. So I would check the weather if you are not a fan of boat rides in the big ocean or prone to sea sickness

We have heard about how the ferry crossing is wild and it sure was! We loved it though. A few ppl chundering into sick bags were well looked after by staff. Great view of the end (start?) of SH1 and good commentary/ safety breifing. Much softer on the way back, almost everyone fell asleep- i liked the rough one more !

This is a slick operation and very well run in both directions. We had a fairly rough crossing (smooth by Foveaux Strait standards) and the staff on board were very sympathetic and discreet in helping unwell passengers! Ran on time despite the conditions.