Fiordland Discovery offers a scenic overnight boat cruise around New Zealand's iconic Milford Sound. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the towering peaks and waterfalls, and spot local wildlife, including seals and penguins, from the boat. You can enjoy a soak in the on-board hot tub, or relax in your private heated cabin. Continental or cooked breakfasts and a 3-course dinner are provided. Additional beverages are available from the cash bar and complimentary tea/coffee is available throughout your cruise. Guests can also enjoy a variety of additional activities, including kayaking or tender-boat excursions. You can view the fascinating sea life beneath the surface with underwater footage captured by their Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV). Each cabin has an private bathroom and is individually climate controlled with both heating and air-conditioning. Round trip land transfers from both Queenstown or Te Anau are available upon request, for an additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Mia
United States United States
Captain Jack and the crew are all phenomenal!! They made sure that all the activity that everyone participated had a crew to check each one safety. Kudos to the captain who was very nice and informative.
Ellen
United States United States
The Fiordland Jewel was a very comfortable ship with plenty of room and deck space to really experience the beauty of the sound. The staff were fantastic. Skipper Francis, engaging, warm, funny, and who doesn't love a handsome man with a...
Amanda
United States United States
The ship was well maintained and cared for. It offered plenty of space for all guests with multiple viewing areas - some protected from the inclement weather.
Curtis
United States United States
Overnight cruise on a smaller modern boat (22 passengers max). Excellent staff. Great food. Everything was well run.
Joanne
United States United States
This was a remarkable experience. The crew has a full day planned: touring the sound, experiencing the waterfalls, viewing the seals and dolphins, kayaking, a film about the region, and hot tub time. In the morning, there was a second cruise...
Nick
United States United States
The scenery is great but it’s made better by the staff who are all exceptional
Scot
United States United States
You stay on a boat on Milford Sound! A three-course meal, a guided tour of the Sound, the ability to arrive by helicopter (not us, but jealous), kayaking, crew was great, maybe 15 passengers. All around great experience.
Mark
Australia Australia
The scenery and leisurely way we were able to cruise and view the amazing scenery was fantastic. The staff were friendly, caring and personable with the captain very informative natural communicator
John
United States United States
The boat was very comfortable, staff very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend this overnight cruise in Milford Sound. The food was awesome . And Captain Francis made sure we were aware of the amazing scenery around us .
Lauren
United States United States
I did the overnight cruise on the Fiordland Jewel. It was the highlight of my New Zealand trip and I would highly recommend it to everyone! It was a beautiful & well-taken care of boat and it came with a fantastic passionate crew. The room was...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Main Saloon
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Fiordland Discovery

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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