Experience the best of Wellington with a cruise on the city's unique harbour ferry service. The weekend Harbour Explorer sailing also goes to Petone.
East By West Ferries operates services daily between Queens Wharf, Days Bay, Matiu/Somes Island and Seatoun. East by West also have a wide range of cruises available so if you are looking for a unique corporate or private function venue, check out the options at www.eastbywest.co.nz or call us on (04) 499 1282
Swapping traffic lights for harbour views.
Have you taken the ferry lately?
Tomorrow’s looking like a good day to be on the harbour.
Jump aboard, take in Wellington from a different perspective, spot local wildlife, and spend 90 minutes doing something a little more memorable than scrolling your phone.
Whether you’re showing visitors around or playing tourist in your own city, this is your sign to get out on the water this weekend.
Who’s in? Book online now.
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HARBOUR TOUR FAMILY GIVEAWAY ☀️⛴️
Wellington Alive spent last Saturday cruising Welly aboard the fully electric Wellington Harbour Explorer with East by West Ferries, taking in epic harbour views, fascinating local history, hidden bays, Matiu/Somes Island, and even a crowd of foilers out on the water!
We loved it, and now we’re giving away a family pass for 2 x adults and 2 x children so you can experience it for yourself.
To enter:
1️⃣ Like this reel
2️⃣ Follow and on Instagram
3️⃣ Tag someone who you think would love this cruise
Winner drawn Friday and notified via DM. The more you enter the more changes you have to win! Good luck 🌊 and big thanks to East by West for gifting us this trip!
31/05/2026
Thanks Wellington Alive for spending the afternoon with us. It’s always great to hear what locals think of the Wellington Harbour Explorer.
King’s Birthday long weekend plans sorted? 👑
If you’ve been looking for a sign to explore Wellington a little differently, this is it.
Join us for a 90-minute Wellington Harbour Explorer tour and see the city from a whole new angle. Harbour views, iconic landmarks, local stories, and a chance to slow down and take it all in aboard our fully electric ferry, Ika Rere.
Locals, visitors, families, friends… everyone’s welcome.
Book your spot now!
28/05/2026
Who’s been out riding Te Ara Tupua lately? Such a great way to see the harbour 🚴
We’ve teamed up with Wildfinder to offer ferry + eBike adventures across Wellington Harbour, with optional rides out to Pencarrow and Miramar.
Find out more: www.wildfinder.co.nz/wellington
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16/05/2026
What a day for Wellington. The opening of Te Ara Tupua is a huge milestone for the region, creating a new shared path connecting Wellington and Petone along the harbour.
Perfect timing to get out and explore it on two wheels. Through our collaboration with Wildfinder, you can hire an e-bike from our office in Queens Wharf and experience some of the region’s best coastal rides for yourself.
Thanks Wellington Alive for taking our e-bikes out for a ride and sharing the journey.
Plan your ride:https://eastbywest.co.nz/experiences/ebike-hire/
Or here: https://www.wildfinder.co.nz/wellington
Tourist or local, Wellington looks different from the harbour.
Experience our Commentated Wellington Harbour Tours and discover a different side of the city as you cruise through Wellington Harbour, taking in some of the capital’s best views along the way. It’s easy to see why this is becoming one of the must do activities in Wellington.
Whether you’re visiting the city or rediscovering your own backyard, this is one of the best things to do in Wellington this weekend.
Tag someone you’d bring with you or save this for your next Wellington adventure.
Thank you for the videos enjoying our experience.
12/05/2026
New Bike Booking System!
With an increase in bikes on ferry services, we’ve introduced a booking system to help manage onboard capacity.
Here’s what you need to know:
⛴️ Free bike bookings are now required on selected sailings.
1️⃣ Priority boarding for those with bookings.
🚲 Extra bikes may still travel if space allows.
📃 If full, you can join the waitlist, we’ll notify you if a spot opens up.
Bookings are required between 9am – 3.30pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends. Outside of these hours, you can bring your bike without booking.
Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly as more people explore by bike!