Discover Connemara, where practicality meets unrivalled comfort. Built in 2007, Connemara joined our fleet in February 2023, accommodating up to 2,255 lane metres. This makes it both our newest and largest ferry, elevating the Cook Strait crossing for up to 500 passengers per sailing.

Facilities

Onboard Connemara, you'll experience ultimate comfort with spacious lounges, a premium lounge offering, café and bar, viewing decks, and an information area. Families can enjoy a room with free movies, while amenities include toilets, baby change areas, private cabins, dog-friendly options, and a communal area for your pooch.

Food & Beverage

Feeling peckish? Grab a bite to eat at the café, serving up both grab-and-go snacks and made-to-order meals, prepared by onboard chefs. Need your daily coffee fix? Be sure to drop by the lounge bar, serving Wellington’s own L’affare coffee, tea, and a range of cold drinks.

Pōhutukawa Lounge

Experience the next level of comfort in our adults only Pōhutukawa Lounge, where you can relax in comfortable seating and a peaceful child-free environment, perfect for unwinding before the next leg of your journey. Indulge in our all-inclusive food and drink selection, featuring delicious gourmet snacks, freshly prepared meals, and a variety of beverages. Make your travel truly memorable in our Pōhutukawa Lounge.

R16 - while we love welcoming your little ones onboard, this lounge is strictly R16. Travelling with kids under 16? Take a look at our family cabin option.

Find out more information about our Pōhutukawa lounge here.

Kids Room

Connemara has something for the entire family, including a dedicated family room equipped with plenty of toys and activities, along with family-friendly movies. To find out what movies are playing in the family room this month, click here.

Dog-friendly Cabins

If you’re crossing with your pooch you don’t need to leave them in the car! With comfy dog-friendly cabins plus an outdoor area to stretch their legs a little, they can enjoy a better journey too.

Dog-friendly cabins cost from $65 for a 2-bed, from $85 for a 4-bed. You can pre-book one of our dog-friendly cabins on select Connemara sailings - which can accommodate up to 2 dogs at a time. More information about dog-friendly cabins and travelling with pets here.

Private Cabins

Our private cabins with ensuite are the perfect place for you to relax, rest and freshen before the next leg of your journey.

All cabins have air-conditioning, a power point, a desk with chair, wall-mounted reading lights, hanging space with coat hangers, and a wall mirror. Complimentary fresh linen, towels and body wash are also included.

Find out more about our private cabins.

Accessibility when boarding

Connemara does not have a lift onboard. Some cars will be parked on the same deck as the passenger areas, however, most will be parked on lower decks, which will require you to climb stairs or take the escalator to access passenger areas. If you require special assistance, please let our team know when you check in so they can park you as close as possible to the passenger area entrance.

Motorhomes and towed vehicles will be parked on lower decks which will require you to climb stairs or take the escalator to access to passenger areas. If you are in a motorhome or towed vehicle and require the lift, please book on Strait Feronia.

If you are walking on board but you require assistance with long distance walking, please let our team know when you check in so they can arrange the passenger van to drive you onboard. Please note the walking distance from Wellington terminal to the ship is about 180 metres.

Discover Livia

Livia is currently operating her sailing schedule between Germany and Latvia until mid-May 2025, when she will undergo a routine service and regulatory clearance drydock before making her way to Aotearoa New Zealand. Arriving in New Zealand in July, Livia will start her Cook Strait service in August 2025, taking on Connemara's schedule while Connemara is at drydock and will eventually replace Strait Feronia later in the year. Built in 2008, Livia will be the newest ferry on Cook Strait, accommodating up to 2,255 lane metres and elevating the Cook Strait crossing for up to 500 passengers per sailing.

Facilities

Onboard Livia, you'll experience spacious passenger areas, café and bar with various seating options and viewing decks. Families can enjoy a room with free movies, while amenities include toilets, baby change areas, private cabins, dog-friendly options, and a communal area for your pooch.

Food & Beverage

Feeling peckish? Grab a bite to eat at the café, serving up both grab-and-go snacks and made-to-order meals, prepared by onboard chefs. Need your daily coffee fix? Be sure to drop by the bar, serving Wellington’s own L’affare coffee, tea, and a range of cold drinks.

Dog-friendly Cabins

If you’re crossing with your pooch you don’t need to leave them in the car! With comfy dog-friendly cabins plus an outdoor area to stretch their legs a little, they can enjoy a better journey too.

All cabins have air-conditioning, a power point, a desk with chair, wall-mounted reading lights, hanging space with coat hangers, and a wall mirror. Complimentary fresh linen, towels, body wash, take-home dog bowl and dog treat are also included.

Private Cabins

Our private cabins with ensuite are the perfect place for you to relax, rest and freshen before the next leg of your journey.

All cabins have air-conditioning, a power point, a desk with chair, wall-mounted reading lights, hanging space with coat hangers, and a wall mirror. Complimentary fresh linen, towels and body wash are also included.

Accessibility When Boarding

There are up to six flights of stairs to climb during boarding to reach our passenger areas on deck 5. If you're driving on and require lift access, please check the 'Some of the passengers require accessibility assistance' box when booking and let our team know at check-in so they can park you as close as possible to the lift entrance.

If you're walking on and require lift access or require assistance with long distance walking, please check the 'Some of the passengers require accessibility assistance' box when booking and let our team know when you check-in so they can arrange for our passenger van to drive you onboard to the lift.

Please note the walking distance from Wellington terminal to the ship is about 200 metres.

If you are walking on board but you require assistance with long distance walking, please let our team know when you check in so they can arrange the passenger van to drive you on board.

Check-in closes one hour before your sailing. If you have selected accessibility assistance, please allow additional time for check-in.

Livia Facts

Built: Cantiere Navale Visentini, Italy, 2008
Length: 186.5m
Beam overall: 25.6m
Gross tonnage: 26,904
Draft: 6.15m
Main engines: 2 x MAN/B&W x 10,800 kW each
Service speed: 22 knots
Freight capacity: 2,255 lane metres
Passengers: 500

Imagery of passenger areas on board Livia will be added to this page after she arrives in July.