Fiordland - 6 Nights
Explore Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds, including Preservation and Chalky Inlets, aboard MV Fiordland Jewel
Soak in the atmosphere and pristine wilderness of New Zealand’s largest National Park on this six-night expedition. Part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site, Fiordland’s Doubtful, Breaksea and Dusky Sounds are rich in history and spectacular scenery. Experience the area’s native birds and sea life up close and personal, with opportunities for kayaking, short walks and fishing to catch a feed, if you so wish, from our purpose-built catamaran, the Fiordland Jewel.
With a maximum of just 18 passengers on board, there will be many opportunities to soak up stories of the area from our knowledgeable crew, and to take in breathtaking vistas from the deck or from any of our nine climate-controlled cabins, all of which have sea views and private ensuites. Relax in the hot tub on the top deck and enjoy all your meals prepared by our talented on-board chef, with seafood/kaimoana pulled fresh from the surrounding waters.
Individual cabins can be booked for yourself, your small group of family and friends, or as a couple, for an experience you’ll be talking about for years to come.
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 2021.
Current availability in 2021:
Preservation Inlet/Dusky Sound to Doubtful Sound - includes heli in
Thursday December 9 - Wednesday December 15 - 2 cabins a/v - 2 Resolution
Doubtful Sound to Dusky Sound/Preservation Inlet - includes heli out to Te Anau
Friday December 17 - Thursday December 23 - 2 cabins a/v - 2 Resolution
Current availability in 2022:
Doubtful Sound to Dusky Sound/Preservation Inlet - includes heli out to Te Anau
Friday June 3 - Thursday June 9 - all cabins a/v
Preservation Inlet/Dusky Sound to Doubtful Sound - includes heli in
Tuesday January 4 - Monday January 10 - 4 cabins a/v - 1 Governor, 1 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
Thursday January 20 - Wednesday January 26 - 3 cabins a/v - 1 Governor, 2 Resolution
Thursday May 12 - Wednesday May 18 - 3 cabins a/v - 1 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
Thursday June 23 - Wednesday June 29 - 3 cabins a/v - 1 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
RATES 2021 & 2022
- Governor Cabin $15,200 | $7,600 per person (sleeps 2) - Super-King Dbl
- Captain Cook Cabin $13,000 | $6,500 per person (sleeps 2) - Super-King Dbl
- Endeavour Cabin $13,000 | $6,500 per person (sleeps 2) - 2 King Singles
- Resolution Cabin $10,000 | $5,000 per person (sleeps 2) - Single Bunkbeds
Retail prices are GST inclusive and in NZD, includes transfer per person into or out of Preservation Inlet or Dusky Sound (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 - all dietary requirements are catered for. 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.
