Experience Rakiura, including Paterson Inlet, Port Adventure and Port Pegasus aboard the MV Fiordland Jewel
Stewart Island offers a rare and true wilderness, with 80% of its landmass covered in National Park. A haven for kiwi and home to many kaka and rare yellow-eyed penguins, the island is a bird watcher’s paradise. On our 6-night small group expedition, it’s possible to get up close and personal with the native wildlife and truly experience the natural wonders of Stewart Island/Rakiura, from the comfort of our boutique catamaran, the Fiordland Jewel.
Relax and take in the scenery from one of our nine climate-controlled cabins, all with sea views and private ensuites, or head up to the main saloon and soak up the stories and history from our knowledgeable crew while enjoying delicious meals cooked by our onboard chef. Head out on short day walks into the native bush to fully appreciate the vibrant bird life and local fauna, visit the historic Norwegian whaling station at Prices Inlet, and the scenic reserve at Glory Cove.
Explore remote bays, rivers and inlets from a kayak or on board our tender boat, or try your hand at fishing. At night, head to the top deck and luxuriate in our hot tub while you watch the light show - the Milky Way in an unspoiled night sky or, if you’re lucky, even the Aurora Australis.
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.
A maximum of 18 passengers.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY IN 2024
Friday October 4 - Thursday October 10 - Fully Booked
Friday October 11 - Thursday October 17 - 1 cabin a/v - 1 Captain Cook
CURRENT AVAILABILITY IN 2025
Wednesday August 13 - Tuesday August 19 - 5 cabins a/v - 1 Governor, 3 Captain Cook, 1 Endeavour
RATES 2024 & 2025
Retail prices are based on twin share, GST inclusive and in NZD, includes return transport per person Bluff-Oban (Boat), excludes beverages purchased from our licensed bar on board the Fiordland Jewel. View cabins.
A single occupancy discount of 25% is available on the twin share rate. (not applicable in conjunction with any other offer)
DAY 1
Board the Fiordland Jewel in Halfmoon Bay, Oban late morning. Explore Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera.
DAY 2-6
DAY 7
Disembark the Fiordland Jewel in Halfmoon Bay, Oban to catch a morning ferry back to Bluff.
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