We offer small group scenic boat expeditions on board the Fiordland Jewel in Fiordland National Park and 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:
DAY 6-7
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:
Doubtful Sound to Dusky Sound/Preservation Inlet - includes heli out to Te Anau
Sunday August 8-Saturday August 14 - 2 cabins a/v - 2 Resolution
Sunday September 5-Saturday September 11 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Governor
Sunday September 19-Saturday September 25 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Governor
Sunday November 21-Saturday November 27 - 6 cabins a/v - 3 Captain Cook, 1 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
Friday December 3-Thursday December 9 - all cabins a/v
Preservation Inlet/Dusky Sound to Doubtful Sound - includes hell in
Saturday May 8-Friday May 14 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Endeavour
Saturday November 27-Friday December 3 - all cabins a/v
Thursday December 9-Wednesday December 15- 8 cabins a/v - 4 Captain Cook, 2 Endeavour, 2 Resolution
RATES 2021
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.
Excludes