Fiordland - 6 Nights / 7 Days
We offer small group scenic boat expeditions on board the Fiordland Jewel in Fiordland National Park, which is a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.
Our expeditions are tailored specifically for people who are interested in scenery, history and nature and there are some opportunities to fish to catch a feed.
A maximum of 18 passengers.
All nine cabins have fiord and sea views and a private ensuite and are fully air-conditioned and heated.
DAY 1
Fly via helicopter from Te Anau and land directly on board the Fiordland Jewel which will be waiting in Preservation Inlet.
DAY 2-5
Cruise through Breaksea, Dusky Sounds, and Preservation and Chalky Inlets. We may do activities such as:
- Bush, island and beach walks including the most south-westerly point of the South Island, Puysegur Point
- Visit historic Captain Cook and Gold Rush sites
- View incredible wildlife - Dusky Sound and its surrounding fiords are havens for marine and bird life
- Watch our crew dive for you to enjoy a lobster lunch or dinner
- Some fishing to catch a feed
- Kayaking and tender boat excursions
- Launching the (ROV) remote-operated vehicle, which provides high resolution live underwater footage. View enchanting marine life beneath the surface in real time from the comfort of our boat lounge.
DAY 6-7
- We'll start to head back north through Breaksea and Doubtful Sounds. At Doubtful Sound on Day 7, you'll disembark and take a coach over the Wilmot Pass, a boat over Lake Manapouri to return to Manapouri.
Of course, the weather is central to a Fiordland experience, so the itinerary of your cruise may differ depending on the conditions on the day. The above sample itinerary is from Preservation Inlet ending in Doubtful Sound, Doubtful Sound to Preservation Inlet is in reverse.
Please contact us to be placed on a waitlist if we receive a cancellation for any of our scheduled departures in 2020, as we are currently fully booked for this year.
Dates currently open for bookings in 2021:
Doubtful Sound to Preservation Inlet - includes heli out to Te Anau
Sunday January 3-Saturday January 9 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Resolution
Sunday February 14-Saturday February 20 - 4 cabins a/v - 1 Governor, 1 Captain Cook, 1 Endeavour, 1 Resolution
Sunday May 2-Saturday May 8 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Resolution
Sunday June 13-Saturday June 19 - 2 cabins a/v - 2 Resolution
Sunday September 5-Saturday September 11 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Endeavour
Preservation Inlet to Doubtful Sound - includes heli onboard
Saturday January 9-Friday January 15 - 2 cabins a/v - 1 Captain Cook, 1 Resolution
Saturday April 24-Friday April 30 - 2 cabins a/v - 1 Captain Cook, 1 Resolution
Saturday June 5-Friday June 11 - 3 cabins a/v - 1 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
Saturday September 11-Friday September 17 - 4 cabins a/v - 2 Captain Cook, 2 Resolution
RATES 2021
- Governor Cabin $13,200 | $6,600 per person (sleeps 2) - Super-King Dbl
- Captain Cook Cabin $11,000 | $5,500 per person (sleeps 2) - Super-King Dbl
- Endeavour Cabin $10,400 | $5,200 per person (sleeps 2) - 2 King Singles
- Resolution Cabin $8,800 | $4,400 per person (sleeps 2) - Single Bunkbeds
Retail prices are GST inclusive and in NZD, includes transfer per person into or out of Preservation Inlet (Helicopter) or Doubtful Sound (Boat/Coach), excludes beverages purchased from our licensed bar on board the Fiordland Jewel.
- Helicopter transfer (one way) to or from Te Anau to Preservation Inlet and a coach/boat transfer (one way) to or from Doubtful Sound to Manapouri
- All meals prepared by our on board chef in our commercial kitchen - all dietary requirements are catered for. Our crew dive for seafood/kaimoana
- Some fishing to catch a feed, if you wish to do so
- Complimentary tea & coffee
- Use of our kayaks and top-deck hot tub (weather dependent)
- In each cabin: Toiletries, body wash & shampoo/conditioner (Evolu), hairdryer, linen and bath towels
Excludes
- Wine, beer & soft drinks (no spirits), these are available for you to purchase from our licensed on board bar. Please note: Do not bring alcohol on board with you, as this will breach our liquor license.
