These terms and conditions may be amended in whole or in part by Fullers360 from time to time. Amendments will be effective immediately upon publishing the amended terms and conditions on this website. You are responsible for ensuring you are familiar with the latest terms and conditions. These terms and conditions were last updated October 2024.
General tickets
- All customers must have a valid ticket to travel. If a ticket is lost, stolen, defaced or mutilated, a replacement ticket must be obtained before a customer can travel. Customers will incur a fee for the replacement of passes.
- A valid ticket must be presented for inspection at any time, if requested by any crew or staff.
- All ferry tickets are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated, and are valid for one year from the date of purchase with the exception of periodic passes, dated ferry tickets and tours.
- All tickets must be used in accordance with any time, date and/or special conditions indicated on the ticket, and in accordance with these terms and conditions.
- Customers must arrive prior to the departure time and board the vessel promptly. Gates will close at least two minutes prior to the departure time.
- All services, sailings and itineraries are subject to change at Fullers360’s discretion. Reasons may include, but are not limited to weather and sea conditions, and operational and safety requirements.
- Unused portions of concession or periodic tickets will not be refunded.
- Advance bookings are recommended for Fullers360 tour products and tourist services. Full payment is required at time of booking to confirm your booking. - Any bookings with outstanding payments will be treated as unconfirmed.
- Tickets for Fullers360 Experiences and Tours may be exchanged or refunded up to 48 hours prior to time of travel. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 48 hours of travel time. Customers must travel on the time and date that has been booked with tickets displaying the correct time and date of travel.
- A deposit may be requested to confirm your reservation or booking for a charter or large group in which case it will be a non-refundable payment. Payment of a deposit forms part of the final payment and means you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
- Fullers360 may sell services of other operators who are not connected with Fullers360 and whose operations are outside the control of Fullers360. Fullers360 accept no responsibility or liability for the service provided by those operators except as required by law.
- Tickets and passes remain the property of Fullers360 and we may request any expired or fully used tickets or passes be surrendered.
- If a customer is using a Fullers360 service for business purposes, the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 do not apply.
- For your safety, as of 1 December 2021, our operation will be cashless. Only debit and credit card payments will be accepted at terminals and on board.
- All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and include Goods and Services Tax.
- No tickets grant priority access on the ferry, unless otherwise stated on ticket.
Waiheke Island off-peak ticket terms and conditions
- Waiheke Island off-peak tickets are only valid for the following: Sailings from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island from 1pm until the last sailing of the day; and sailings from Waiheke Island to downtown Auckland from 7pm until the last sailing of the day.
- Waiheke Island off-peak tickets may not be exchanged for a regular ticket, including standard tickets, online tickets or tickets purchased at a Fullers360 ticket office.
- Waiheke Island off-peak tickets purchased may be upgraded to a standard return ticket at any Fullers360 ticket office for services outside off-peak ticket times.
- There is no priority access onto the ferry unless otherwise stated on the ticket.
- Waiheke Island off-peak tickets are additional to standard Fullers360 Terms and conditions.
- Waiheke Island off-peak tickets are not eligible for use on sailings between Devonport and Waiheke Island.
Liability of Fullers360
- Customers travel at their own risk and Fullers360 will not be responsible for any loss, damage, cost, expense or injury suffered by customers or loss or damage to a customer's property.
- Fullers360 will not be liable for any loss, damage or delay caused by or arising from an event beyond their control.
- Fullers360 may use any mode of transport to carry customers and may substitute the mode of transport used at any time.
Fullers360 does not guarantee that services will be available at any particular time or at all, and is not liable to a customer or any other person for any consequences, loss or damage as a result of a cancellation or any variation of the time of arrival or departure from any wharf or stop of any vessel or vehicle;
- If there is contributory negligence on the part of a customer or other person, Fullers360’s liability is subject to the law relating to contributory negligence.
- Fullers360 may vary or cancel wholly or in part the scheduled services shown in their timetables or may vary the point at which vessels/buses will pick up and drop off customers.
- Fullers360 will not guarantee the time of arrival or departure of its services at the times published in its timetable.
- Fullers360 will not guarantee the availability of any seat or any specific area within a vessel to any Customer.
- Tickets are subject to any alteration which Fullers360 may make to the service to which that ticket relates during the currency of the ticket and the holder of the ticket is not entitled to any allowance or compensation due to any change in the time or location of the service or any reduction in the service.
Fullers360 are not required to refund money or to make any other allowance to a Customer, unless otherwise stated:
- for cancelled, delayed, rescheduled or relocated services; or
- who changes their mind or has a change in circumstances; or
- for any unused portion of concession or periodic tickets; or
- who has lost or mislaid his or her Ferry Ticket, who has a damaged Ferry Ticket or who presents a stolen or expired Ferry Ticket;
- who wishes to take advantage of any reduced rates online; or
because of a subsequent reduction in the Rate for that Ticket Type; or - who is unable to fully utilise their Ferry Ticket for any reason; and
- who is unable to provide proof of purchase.
Any refunds will be subject to Fullers or AT HOP Terms of Use.
Nothing in these Conditions is intended to limit or replace any rights Customers have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Indemnity
The Customer will indemnify the Operator at all times against any loss, damage or cost suffered or incurred by the Operator as a direct or indirect result of a breach by the Customer of its obligations under these Conditions.
Auckland Transport HOP Cards
Refer to the Auckland Transport HOP Terms of Use by clicking here.
Luggage
- Customers may take one piece of carry-on luggage. Excessive, large or additional luggage should be referred to freight and will be treated accordingly.
- Crew may determine whether luggage is acceptable as carry-on luggage, based on space in the vessel, safety and the size of the luggage.
- If you need to bring luggage beyond the allowance, please contact our Customer Care Centre. Otherwise, Fullers360 cannot guarantee the transport of oversize items.
- All luggage taken on-board is carried at the owner’s risk. Fullers360 accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged luggage. All luggage must be stored in designated luggage areas.
- The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 will apply to freight luggage where a separate fee has been charged for its carriage specifically. Our liability for intentional damage or loss is limited and proof of value may be required. All luggage must be packed appropriately for transportation via freight. If luggage is incorrectly packaged or is inappropriate for freight, Fullers360 will not be liable for its damage or loss. Valuable items are not appropriate for freight.
- The carriage of dangerous goods is regulated by the Maritime Rules of Maritime New Zealand. No petrol or large gas cylinders will be carried. Any item that has a fuel tank, any LPG bottles, paints, batteries and other volatile or corrosive substances must be declared prior to embarking, and if Fullers360 accept transporting the goods, they must be packaged and stored in accordance with the instructions of the Master, crew or staff. If in doubt, speak to staff or crew about any goods you wish to transport, declare all items. All goods are carried at the discretion of the Master of the vessel.
- Firearms must be declared and surrendered to the Master, who will stow it in the bridge for the duration of the sailing.
- Failure to follow crew instructions may mean luggage or goods will not be accepted on-board the vessel. Fullers360 will not be liable to any customer in any way, if luggage or goods are refused to be carried onboard.
Public holidays
- Fullers360 operate public holiday timetables on services.
- Fullers360 have limited services over the Christmas New Year holiday period, please contact Fullers360 for further details, or refer to our Christmas timetable when available.
Filming
Commercial use of video, photography or audio recording equipment without permission of Fullers360 is prohibited. For enquiries or permission to film, please contact:marketing@fullers.co.nz
For commercial use of video, photography or audio recording equipment on or around the wharf areas, please contact Auckland Transport, or on DOC islands, please contact DOC.
Advertising or literature
Distribution or posting of any literature or advertisements on the Fullers360 vessels or vehicles without permission is prohibited. For enquiries about advertising, please contact: marketing@fullers.co.nz
Senior travel
Auckland Transport Gold HOP cardholders, or blue HOP cardholders with the SuperGold or Auckland Transport Senior Citizen ID concession loaded on it can travel for free on selected Fullers360 ferry services from 9am weekdays, all day on weekends and public holidays.
SuperGold Card holders can travel free after 9am Monday to Friday and all hours on the weekends and public holidays to the following destinations:
- Devonport
- Waiheke Island
- Stanley Bay
- Bayswater
- Birkenhead
- Northcote Point
- Half Moon Bay
- Gulf Harbour
- Hobsonville
Free travel does NOT apply on ferries servicing Rangitoto Island, Coromandel, Orapiu or Rotoroa Island and all Fullers360 tours services.
Before 9am on weekdays, SuperGold and AT Senior Citizen ID cardholders must pay the relevant adult fare for their travel.
AT Gold HOP Cards are subject to SuperGold Conditions of Use - read more here.
Accessible travel on Fullers360
Fullers360 strives to offer accessible and affordable transport to all our customers travelling with access challenges and those with limited mobility.
When travelling with Fullers360, we recommend you contact us on 09 367 9111 in advance to ensure the service you will be travelling on can provide you with additional assistance and is accessible to your needs. On day of travel, please contact us on 0800 FULLERS (“Option 4”) so we can ensure the alternative transport provided works for you or alternatively organise specialised transport.
Most of the Fullers360 fleet are wheelchair accessible via ramps. Ferry wharves are also wheelchair accessible at the following locations:
- Downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Bayswater
- Birkenhead
- Devonport
- Half Moon Bay (accessibility is vessel dependant)
- Northcote Point (accessibility is tidal dependant)
- Waiheke Island (Matiatia)
Please note: Extreme tide or weather may mean that some of the listed destinations become inaccessible to wheelchairs.
Ferry wharves and ferries which are NOT wheelchair accessible:
- Rangitoto wharf and Islington Bay wharf (Rangitoto Island)
- Stanley Bay wharf
- Osprey
- Coromandel
- Rotoroa Island
- Orapiu
- Buses on Waiheke Island are not wheelchair accessible and it is recommended that a taxi is used. Waiheke Express: 0800 700 789
Accessible fares
Concessionary fares are available to qualifying customers who travel with an Auckland Transport Total Mobility ID card or NZ Foundation for the Blind card. The concession allows the above card holders to purchase a discounted fare at any time on the following services:
- Devonport
- Waiheke Island
- Stanley Bay
- Bayswater
- Birkenhead
- Northcote Point
- Half Moon Bay
- Gulf Harbour
- Hobsonville
- Beachhaven
The ID card must be shown when the ticket is issued and when boarding the ferry.
Carers' travel
At Fullers360’s discretion, the carer of a person with the Auckland Transport Total Mobility ID card or Blind Foundation card is entitled to travel for free on the same journey to assist the passenger. Travel for the carer is limited only to same day travel for the purpose of assisting the passenger. Appropriate ID must be shown at the time of purchase for the carer to be eligible for this concessionary fare. The carer’s ticket must be obtained on the same day of travel and is limited to travel on that return trip only. Although there is no discount for those with Mobility or Foundation for the Blind cards on our Tour products, at Fullers360’s discretion, carers who are required to assist these passengers may travel free.
Tickets and passes
Age entitlement:
- Under 5's: travel free when accompanied by a fare paying customer.
- 5-15 years inclusive: child fare.
- 16-19 years inclusive with valid Auckland region school id: on Waiheke.
- 16-64 years inclusive: adult fare.
- 65 years and over: adult, refer to terms and conditions.
For some charters and services, child discounts will not apply and a full adult fare will need to be paid to secure a booking. This will be advised at the time of booking.
10 Trip Tickets:
As of 20 August 2022, Devonport 10-Trip tickets will no longer be available for purchase. Devonport 10-Trip tickets will remain valid for travel until 30 November 2022. Devonport 10-Trip tickets will no longer be valid for use from 1 December 2022.
Waiheke Island FlexiPasses:
- All FlexiPasses issued before 31 March 2021 are valid for three (3) years from the date of purchase. FlexiPass expires one year after creation or last top up.
- All FlexiPasses issued as of 1 April 2021 are valid for one (1) year from the date of purchase. FlexiPass expires one year after creation or last top up.
- FlexiPass trips can be purchased in 10-trip increments.
- FlexiPasses can be purchased and renewed online or at any Fullers360 Ticket Office. New tertiary FlexiPasses can only be purchased through a ticket office with valid Student ID. Personal details will be taken to register your pass. These details will not be used for promotional purposes unless specified by the owner of the card.
- FlexiPass can be topped up online at fullers.co.nz or via the MyFerry app.
Family Passes:
Waiheke Island: 2 adults and 2 children.
Rangitoto ferry and Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus: 2 adults and 2 children.
Coromandel: 2 adults and 2 children.
Orapiu: 2 adults and 2 children.
Rotoroa Island: 2 adults and 2 children.
Waiheke Island Monthly passes terms:
- New Monthly Pass holders must first visit a Fullers360 Ticket Office to register the pass.
- Personal details will be taken to register your pass. These details will not be used for promotional purposes unless specified by the owner of the card.
- In the event your pass has been lost or stolen, you must visit a Fullers360 Discovery to cancel the pass. You cannot request for another person to do this on your behalf.
- If a replacement pass is requested, there will be a $11.00 replacement fee.
- Passes require a photo to be taken at registration. No sunglasses, caps, hats or beanies should be worn for the photo. Your face must be clearly visible.
- A valid Monthly Pass entitles you to a 15% discount off food and beverage items and a 15% discount off a maximum of two single or return tickets for any of Fullers360 services.
- A Monthly is not transferable to any other service, or to any other person.
Adult Monthly passes:
- A Fullers360 Monthly Pass is available on Waiheke Island services.
- Monthly Passes can be purchased at any time and are effective from the date the pass is first validated (scanned), e.g. If the Pass is first used 13 June the Pass is valid until 11:59pm 12 July.
- Renewals can be purchased at a Fullers360 Ticket Office or online up to 7 days prior to expiry.
- Renewals will be effective from the date the pass is first validated (scanned) following the previous Pass expiry.
- Monthly Passes which have been purchased or renewed but not validated or scanned within 12 months will automatically be cancelled and not refunded.
- Child Monthly Passes are available on the Waiheke services.
- For more information on AT HOP monthly passes for other destinations visit the AT HOP website here.
Devonport 30-Day passes:
As of 20 August 2022, Devonport 30-day passes will no longer be available for purchase. Devonport 30-day passes will remain valid for travel until 30 November 2022. Devonport 30-day tickets will no longer be valid for use from 1 December 2022.
Waiheke Island FlexiPasses:
- All FlexiPasses issued before 31 March 2021 are valid for three (3) years from the date of purchase. FlexiPass expires one year after creation or last top up.
- All FlexiPasses issued as of 1 April 2021 are valid for one (1) year from the date of purchase. FlexiPass expires one year after creation or last top up.
- FlexiPass trips can be purchased in 10-trip increments.
- FlexiPasses can be purchased online or at any Fullers360 Ticket Office. Renewals can only be done online. Personal details will be taken to register your pass. These details will not be used for promotional purposes unless specified by the owner of the card.
Waiheke Island 40-trip passes:
- The 40-trip Pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
- A maximum of two people may travel on a 40-trip Adult Pass on any one sailing. A maximum of four children may travel on a 40-trip Child Pass on any one sailing.
- Registering your pass is optional. However, if your pass is lost or stolen and your pass is registered, it can be cancelled and a replacement pass (with the number of unused trips) can be obtained, for a $11.00 replacement fee.
- Fullers360 will not be responsible for any lost or stolen passes, or any unused trips. Please keep your pass in a safe place.
Waiheke Island locals off-island tickets:
- These tickets are only available for purchase at the Matiatia Ticket Office.
- The first journey must be ex-Matiatia, the return trip must be completed within the same day.
- These tickets are only valid for travel on the date indicated on the ticket.
Online and offline pricing for Waiheke and Rangitoto Islands:
- Online pricing applies to Waiheke and Rangitoto Island fares when a transaction is made on the Fullers360 website.
- Offline pricing applies when tickets are purchased at our ticket offices or through our Customer Care Centre.
- When purchasing a ticket from fullers.co.nz, online pricing is already applied at checkout.
- Pricing is inclusive of GST and may change without notice.
- All pricing and travel on Fullers360 services and tours are subject to our full terms and conditions of travel.
Waiheke Island tertiary commuter fares:
- Waiheke Island tertiary commuter fares only apply to the tertiary Monthly pass and FlexiPass.
- From 31 March 2021, all new and current tertiary Monthly and FlexiPass holders are required to register annually with a current, and valid Student ID. All tertiary passes must be registered with a valid and current student ID from an Auckland tertiary institution. Your Student ID card, in addition to one of the following, must be presented at the time of purchase and when registering or validating your ticket/pass: an AT Tertiary ID sticker for the current year, a tertiary concession loaded on your AT Hop card, or your semester enrolment confirmation letter.
- Tertiary Monthly and FlexiPass registration will be valid for one (1) year from creation, and will need to be registered annually with a student ID at one of our Fullers360 ticket offices.
- If you hold a current Auckland Transport Tertiary Student ID card with a valid AT sticker you are eligible to purchase or renew a tertiary pass.
- Only students enrolled in Auckland universities are eligible for Fullers360 tertiary passes.
- All existing tertiary passes must be registered with a Student ID by 31 March 2021. After 31 March 2021, customers who have not registered their current tertiary passes with Fullers360 will not be able to top up their pass online and their pass will be invalid.
- If a top up is made before Student ID expiry and the customer did not re-register their Student ID with a Fullers360 ticket office beforehand or is no longer a student, the balance is suspended. The customer may have the balance applied to an adult pass for their continued use.
- If a Student ID has expired, but the student is still enrolled in a tertiary institution, and has a remaining balance on their tertiary Monthly pass and fails to register their new Student ID with a - Fullers360 ticket office, the balance on the tertiary Monthly pass will no longer be valid that month or any subsequent month the pass is not registered.
- Fullers360 is not liable for loss of travel while the Student ID remains unregistered.
- Alternative ID may be requested and must be shown if requested to compare to the name on the Student ID.
- A $11 replacement fee will apply to lost passes.
- From 1 August 2021, each Student ID may only be registered for a maximum of one (1) Monthly and one (1) FlexiPass. All Students with passes in excess of this will be contacted by our Customer Care Centre prior to 1 August 2021. Any balance on additional passes, that will no longer be valid, will be transferred to the remaining valid pass(es).
- Registered tertiary passes can be topped up online at fullers.co.nz or via the MyFerry app.
- All pass holders are subject to Fullers360 Code of conduct and Terms and conditions.
Fullers360 gift vouchers
- Gift Cards may be redeemed at any ticket office but cannot be redeemed on-board vessels.
- Gift Cards will expire 12 months from the date of purchase. Any unredeemed balance on expiry cannot be redeemed after this date.
- Gift Cards can only be redeemed for ferry tickets and tour products. It cannot be used to purchase food and beverages or redeemed/refunded for cash at any time.
Waiheke Reserve
All Waiheke Reserve bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions.
Fullers360 $44 Waiheke Walk-up deal
Fullers360 $44 Flash Sale ticket terms and conditions.
$44 ticket flash sale pricing available until 11.59pm, 24 July 2024, or until allocation exhausted. $44 tickets are valid a return trip on the Waiheke Walk-up ferry, up and until 1 October 2024 after which time they will expire and cannot be extended, refunded, credited, transferred for any other Fullers360 product or service or exchanged for compensation or cash; Fullers360 reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of this special ticket without prior notice. All other terms in our general tickets terms and conditions shall apply.
Fullers360 Labour Weekend tour deals
Enjoy up to 30% off a selection of tours. The discounted pricing is already applied at checkout, and no further action is required.
Eligible Tours and Travel Dates:
15% off Waiheke Reserve: Valid for travel between 25 October and 25 November 2024.
15% off Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus: Valid for travel between 23 October and 30 October 2024.
30% off Harbour Cruise: Valid for travel between 25 October and 25 November 2024.
Changes: Fullers360 reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of these special offers without prior notice.
General Terms: All other terms and conditions outlined in Fullers360's general policy apply.
Fullers360 $49 Labour Weekend Walk-up deal
$49 Walk-up (return) ticket discount pricing is available for a limited time, valid for travel between 23 October and 30 October 2024. Access to this deal requires a discount code, which can be found in the promotional advertising. The discount code takes 15% off the retail price for the Waiheke Walk-up adult fare.
Validity: $49 tickets are valid for a return trip only on the Waiheke Walk-up ferry during the specified travel dates only. Tickets will expire after 30 October 2024 and cannot be extended, refunded, credited, transferred to any other Fullers360 product or service, or exchanged for compensation or cash.
Changes: Fullers360 reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of this special ticket without prior notice.
General terms: All other terms and conditions outlined in Fullers360's general ticket policy apply.