Ferry Transfer from Portobello to Careys Bay – Go to Historic Careys Bay Hotel for Lunch 

Enjoy a scenic harbour ferry transfer from Portobello to Careys Bay, with drop-off directly outside the historic Careys Bay Hotel—a popular destination for lunch on Otago Harbour.

This ferry service is ideal for guests dining at the hotel. Return pick-up is usually scheduled 1.5 to 2 hours later, allowing plenty of time to enjoy your meal. Please let the hotel staff know you are returning via the ferry.

Flexible Drop-Off and Pick-Up Options

Additional drop-off and pick-up locations may be available on request. We can sometimes operate outside the advertised timetable, so if you require alternative transfer times or locations, please contact us directly.

If the suggested return time does not suit your plans, you can:

• Contact us to book the return trip manually

• Add the return via the shopping cart icon at the top right of the page

• Or include your preferred return time in the booking notes, and we will confirm availability and any additional payment

Please note that minimum passenger numbers may apply.

Bicycle Transport Information

For bicycle transport, please book under the Bike Ferry option with travel to Back Beach, Port Chalmers.

Cyclists are typically transferred from Portobello to Back Beach, Port Chalmers, rather than Careys Bay.
Careys Bay is only a few minutes’ ride from Port Chalmers, making this a quick and easy alternative.