Waiheke Island Ferry School Holiday Deals
For the New Zealand school holidays, there are great special deals to be found for ferry travel to Waiheke Island.
We also have a super special here, a free kids pizza with every adult pizza from Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. (Yes, pizza is available 7 days a week).
Check out the ferry deals here:
Fullers Passenger Ferry
Departs downtown Auckland. Kids go FREE:
Up to two kids travel free with any standard-price $62 Adult Fare.
Family tickets are $132, or $99 for off-peak travel.
Island Direct Passenger Ferry
Departs downtown Auckland. Kids travel free:
Requires at least one paid adult fare. Online only — don't leave it till you get to the ferry.
Booking Your Tickets
Add your child as a passenger on the booking (not just in the comments) before you travel — the free fare can't be sorted at the terminal on the day.
Book online. At checkout, enter promo code SPRINGHOLIDAYS26 and the kids fare will go to $0.
Sealink Car & Passenger Ferry
Departs Half Moon Bay or Wynyard Wharf. They offer a free Kids Combo on Board. See details here.
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As always - check our articles about How to get to Waiheke Island, How to save money on ferries to Waiheke Island,How to get around Waiheke Island without a Car.