Should I buy ferry tickets from Viator?
I am looking at options for getting from the North to the South Island in December. I found this website selling ferry tickets: https://www.viator.com/Wellington-tours/Ferry-Services/d399-g15-c69
What's weird is that they are selling InterIsland tickets but when I go straight to https://booking.interislander.co.nz/, I see higher prices (like 50% more). I specifically compared exactly the same setting, 2 travellers, no car on 15 Dec, and while Viator gives me $85.50 InterIsland sells this for no less than $130. Also, I can only get a 50% refund with the latter (a flexible option would be $150), but Viator says I can get a full refund.
A reseller having lower price than the provider and better cancellation policy looks like a big red flag. But it's just possible that they have some weird kind of deal or special offer. Or that I just entered something somewhere very wrong. Are they legitimate?
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Is it cheaper to book ferry in advance?
Tips For Cheaper Ferry Tickets Book in advance - Generally, the lowest fares are available when you book in advance. So book as early as possible before your travel date.Can you buy ferry tickets on board?
Purchasing Tickets Onboard In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash. Customers boarding at unstaffed stations can buy tickets with their credit card on Amtrak.com or on the Amtrak app prior to boarding.Travel Experiences: How Viator, GetYourGuide, Peek, and Others Change Tours and Attractions Industry
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