The final Interislander sailing across the stormy Cook Strait yesterday before all services were cancelled sent some passengers running for the bathroom - while others felt thrilled as wild waves crashed over the decks.
Levin business owner Ethan Yeow was travelling on the 11am Aratere sailing yesterday with his two children, aged 7 and 4, and said there was about 15 minutes when the weather was particularly bad.
“As crazy as it was, everyone on board was still having a good time,” Yeow said.
![Water pooled on the deck of the ferry during a rough crossing.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/A6SQ6VO74ZC6JAHFF4NVCORJDY.jpg?auth=fc52742247507c20baa1bb9bf4b329fb5df643b22292ea73ee96358545e1e172&width=16&height=27&quality=70&smart=true)
“When we actually hit the Cook Strait, yes it was just bumpy. For me it was awesome. I do a lot of fishing so I didn’t get sick or anything. I was at the front, sort of enjoying it with my kids.”