This is a list of ferries that operate in Auckland as part of the city's public transport network. Ferries are primarily operated by Fullers360, SeaLink, Belaire, and Explore.[1][2] Auckland Transport also owns several ferries,[3] but these vessels are controlled by Fullers360 until 2028.[4]
Auckland Transport
In 2022, Auckland Transport purchased four diesel ferries that were in dire need of repair from Fullers,[5][6] and is upgrading them to reduce their emissions.[6] There are plans to commission five new hybrid-electric ferries,[5] with the first two expected to arrive in 2024.[7]
Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Length | Class/type | Notes |
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Future hybrid vessel | ![]() |
2026 planned[8] |
300 28 bikes[8] |
32m[9] | IC19214[9] | ||
Future electric vessel | ![]() |
2025 planned[11] |
191[11] 24 bikes[11] |
24m[12] | EVM200[12] | ||
Future electric vessel | ![]() |
2025 planned[11] |
191[11] 24 bikes[11] |
24m[12] | EVM200[12] | ||
Starflyte | ![]() |
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1999[14] 25 years ago |
299[15] 15 bikes |
32m[16] | ||
Discovery V (D5) | ![]() |
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1998[4] 26 years ago |
215[15] 12 bikes |
24m[16] | ||
Wanderer | ![]() |
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1996[17] 28 years ago |
196[17] 8 bikes |
25m[16] | ||
Tiri Kat | ![]() |
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1993[18] 31 years ago |
252[15] 20 bikes |
22m[16] |
Explore Group
Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Length | Class/type | Notes |
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Tuhi Rapa | ![]() |
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2022[20] 2 year ago |
300[21] 30 bikes |
29m[21] | IC22043[22] | Used on tourist routes such as Tiritiri Matangi and Motutapu[23] |
Island Explorer | ![]() |
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2018[25] 6 years ago |
170[26] 40 bikes |
21m[24] | IC17050[26] | Relocated from the Whitsunday Islands[27] |
Discovery IV (D4) | ![]() |
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1998[28] 26 years ago |
80[28] | 17.1m[28] | Relocated from the Bay of Islands[27] |
Fullers360
Key: | Out of service | Sold or Scrapped |
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Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Length | Class/type | Notes |
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Future hybrid vessel | ![]() |
2025 planned[8] |
300 28 bikes[8] |
32m[9] | IC19214[9] | ||
yet to be named | ![]() |
2024[31] 0 years ago |
10[32] 0 bikes[32] |
8.9m[30] | VS-9[30] | Touted as “the world's first electric hydrofoil ferry”[31]. However, it will not be used for commuter ferry services[31] | |
Kororā | ![]() |
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2017[33] 7 years ago |
420[34] 20 bikes |
34.9m[16] | IC15128[35] | |
Tōrea | ![]() |
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2017[36] 7 years ago |
420[37] 20 bikes |
34.9m[16] | IC15128[35] | |
Te Maki | ![]() |
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2017 7 years ago |
174[15] 10 bikes |
23.9m[16] | IC15062[39] | |
Discovery VII (D7) | ![]() |
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2015[41] 9 years ago |
134[15][42] 6 bikes |
19m[16] | IC14202[41] | |
Discovery VI (D6) | ![]() |
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2015[43] 9 years ago |
249[16] 6 bikes |
24.96m[16] | ICO13078[44] | |
Te Kōtuku | ![]() |
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2014[45] 10 years ago |
329[15][46] 20 bikes |
34m[16] | ||
Ika Kākahi | ![]() |
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2011[48] 13 years ago |
400[48] 20 bikes |
37m[16] | EnviroCat[49] | Built as a crew-transfer vessel for Gladstone LNG, known as Capricornian Dancer before joining Fullers in 2019[48] |
Kekeno | ![]() |
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2011[48] 13 years ago |
400[48] 20 bikes |
37m[16] | EnviroCat[49] | Built as a crew-transfer vessel for Gladstone LNG, known as Capricornian Surfer before joining Fullers in 2017[48] |
Takahē | ![]() |
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2011[17] 13 years ago |
194[17] 10 bikes |
23.9m[16] | IC11022[52] | |
Adventurer | ![]() |
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1996 28 years ago |
246[17] 12 bikes |
29m[16] | ||
Discovery III (D3) | ![]() |
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1996[17] 28 years ago |
150[15] 6 bikes |
18m[16] | ||
Tiger Cat | ![]() |
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1996[17] 28 years ago |
140[15] 15 bikes |
18m[16] | ||
Harbour Cat | ![]() |
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1995[55] 29 years ago |
108[15] 15 bikes |
20m[16] | ||
Discovery II (D2) | ![]() |
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1995[56]: 44 29 years ago |
78[15] 4 bikes |
15m[16] | ||
Osprey | ![]() |
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1994[58] 30 years ago |
152[15] 10 bikes |
19.5m[16] | Withdrawn from service in 2023[27]. Not wheelchair accessible[59]. | |
Discovery I (D1) | ![]() |
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1993[60] 31 years ago |
151[15] | 20m[16] | ||
Superflyte | ![]() |
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1996[17] 28 years ago |
650[17] 30 bikes |
41m[16] | Withdrawn from service in 2019[61], scrapped in 2023[62] | |
Seaflyte | ![]() |
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1994[64] 30 years ago |
208[17] 20 bikes |
21.48m[16] | Renamed Milford Explorer, now operates in Milford Sound[65] | |
Jet Raider | ![]() |
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1990 34 years ago |
400[67] | 37m[16] | Sold to Tonga in 2017 and renamed to MV Māui[68] | |
Kea | ![]() |
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1988[69] 36 years ago |
450[16] 30 bikes |
27.06m[16] | Withdrawn from service in 2020[70], scrapped in 2023[71][72] | |
Quickcat | ![]() |
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1986[56]: 44 38 years ago |
650[74] 30 bikes |
33.38m[16] | Parked at Silo Marina[75] still in service but is only a backup vessel for Fullers360 |
Belaire Ferries
Belaire Ferries operates 16 daily services from Downtown Auckland to West Harbour, and 4 services to Rakino Island each week.[76]
Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Length | Notes |
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Centurion | ![]() |
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2000[56]: 44 24 years old |
150[17] | 20.8m[16] | Ex. Gold Coast Ferries[77] |
Spirit | ![]() |
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1997[78] 27 years old |
88[16] | 16.8m[16] | Ex. Gold Coast Ferries[77] |
Serenity | ![]() |
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1998[17] 26 years old |
55[17] | 14.2m[16] | Ex. Salvation Army[80] |
Clipper I | ![]() |
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2002[81] 22 years old |
48[16] | 13.1m[81] | Ex. SeaLink Pine Harbour[81] |
Splash Palace (sold in 2023) |
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2004[82] 20 years old |
24[83] 0 bikes |
11.25m[83] | |
M.V. Belaire (sold in 2023) |
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2005[82] 19 years old |
24[83] 0 bikes |
11.25m[83] |
SeaLink
Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Tonnage | Length | |
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Sea Quest | ![]() |
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2022[85] 2 years ago |
30 cars[85] 10 bikes[86] 299 passengers[85] |
497 GT[85] | 44.8m[84] | |
Seabridge | ![]() |
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2013[87] 11 years ago |
24 cars[88] 10 bikes[86] 250 passengers[89] |
482 GT | 46.22m[89] | |
Seacat | ![]() |
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2004[90] 20 years ago |
55 cars[90] 10 bikes[86] 400 passengers[91] |
573 GT[92] | 49.5m[91] | |
Seaway II | ![]() |
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1996[92] 28 years ago |
24 cars[88] 10 bikes[86] 300 passengers[93] |
281 GT | 37.85m[93] | |
Island Navigator | ![]() |
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1988[92] 36 years ago |
53 cars[94] 10 bikes[86] 195 passengers[95] |
361 GT | 37.95m[95] | |
Seamaster (relocated to Fiji in 2023[96][97]) |
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1986[92][98] 38 years ago |
25 cars[92] 10 bikes[86] 300 passengers[99] |
41.38m[99] | ||
Pine Harbour Passenger Ferries | |||||||
Clipper V | ![]() |
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2015[100] 9 years ago |
98[100] | 17.7m[100] | ||
Clipper IV | ![]() |
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2011[101] 13 years ago |
98[101] | 17.7m[101] | ||
Clipper III | ![]() |
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2008[102] 16 years ago |
48[102] | 14.95m[102] | ||
Clipper II | ![]() |
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2006[103] 18 years ago |
48[103] | 14.95m[103] |
Island Direct
Island Direct operates 9 daily services from Downtown Auckland to Matiatia, Waiheke Island.[104] The service commenced in November 2023.[105]
Name | Image | Shipyard | Launched | Capacity | Length | Notes |
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Te Waipiki | ![]() |
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2019[106] 5 years ago |
73[107] | 19m[106] | Relocated from Whakaari / White Island[108]. Previously called Te Puia Whakaari[106]. |
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