New Zealand Fiordland Exploration

Begin your charter in Milford Sound, a dramatic glacier-carved fjord with towering cliffs, lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls such as Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls. Embark on board, settle into your cabin, and enjoy a scenic cruising introduction to this iconic fjord. Relax on board with welcome dinner and orientation as you ease into the rhythm of life in Fiordland's wilderness.

• Embark on board
• Scenic cruising among waterfalls and dramatic peaks
• Relax on board with welcome dinner and orientation

Continue exploring this iconic fjord, famed for its mist-shrouded scenery and serene waters. Wake to towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. Optional kayak or paddleboard excursions through sheltered coves, or dive and snorkel in protected waters. Enjoy leisure time onboard and sunset views across the fjord.

• Optional kayak or paddleboard excursions
• Dive or snorkel in protected waters
• Enjoy leisure time onboard and sunset views

Cruise to Doubtful Sound, one of Fiordland's largest and most tranquil fjords. Known as the 'Sound of Silence,' it's deep, wild and remote. Scenic navigation through dramatic landscape with opportunities for wildlife watching. Visit sheltered anchorages like Deep Cove, Crooked Arm, or Hall Arm. Optional kayaking or paddleboarding in pristine coves.

• Scenic navigation and wildlife watching
• Visits to anchorages like Deep Cove, Crooked Arm, Hall Arm
• Optional kayaking or paddleboarding

A full day immersed in the pristine wilderness of Doubtful Sound, with towering cliffs and rainforest-lined waterways. Continue exploration at different arms of the sound. Optional snorkelling, fishing, or nature photography. Relaxation on deck or in sheltered coves surrounded by untouched landscape.

• Continue exploration at different arms of the sound
• Snorkelling, fishing, or nature photography
• Relaxation on deck in sheltered coves

Sail into rugged and remote Breaksea Sound- a wild and dramatic fjord with jagged coastlines and frequent wildlife sightings. Scenic cruising among rocky islets and narrow passages. Wildlife watching for seals and seabirds. Shore picnics or tender explorations of remote anchorages.

• Scenic cruising among rocky islets and narrow passages
• Wildlife watching (seals, seabirds)
• Shore picnics or tender explorations

Another day soaking up the untamed beauty of Breaksea Sound. This area offers raw landscapes and plenty of time to connect with nature. Kayaking or paddleboarding in pristine waters. Tender trips into quieter coves. On-deck relaxation with views of dense rainforest and dramatic peaks.

• Kayaking or paddleboarding
• Tender trips into quieter coves
• On-deck relaxation with rainforest views

Arrive in Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland's most remote fjords, known for its mirror-like waters, rich flora and abundant marine life. Explore Dusky Sound's sheltered anchorages such as Pikersgill Harbour or Cascade Cove. Diving or snorkeling in pristine waters. Evening under the stars in a peaceful anchorage surrounded by wilderness.

• Explore sheltered anchorages like Pikersgill Harbour and Cascade Cove
• Diving or snorkeling in pristine waters
• Evening under the stars in peaceful anchorage

Cruise to Chalky Inlet, a quieter and less visited part of Fiordland with striking white cliffs and secluded coves. Tender and kayak explorations of hidden coves. Wildlife viewing for dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Relax and soak up the remote atmosphere in one of New Zealand's most pristine waters.

• Tender and kayak explorations of hidden coves
• Wildlife viewing (dolphins, seals, birds)
• Relax and soak up the remote atmosphere

Head into historic Preservation Inlet, a remote inlet with links to early gold-rush and whaling history. Explore historical sites and shoreline. Kayaking or tender cruises among ancient forests. Scenic cruising and photography in this storied landscape where few venture.

• Explore historical sites and shoreline
• Kayaking or tender cruises among ancient forests
• Scenic cruising and photography

Return toward Dusky Sound and prepare for departure. Celebrate your journey's finale amid the serene fjord wilderness. Morning cruising and final explorations. Disembark via helicopter or tender at a designated point. Transfer to onward travel.

• Morning cruising and final explorations
• Disembark via helicopter or tender
• Transfer to onward travel