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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified cruise ship with restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room | Bed sheets
Couples dining
Restaurant
Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room | Bed sheets
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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Berth 5, Milford Wharf, Milford Sound, 9679
  • Popular LocationMilford Sound1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowen Falls8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMilford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory10 min walk

Room options

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Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Governors Suite - Executive King Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Milford Sound

Milford Sound retreat .This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Milford Sound for at least part of your stay.
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What's nearby

  • Milford Sound - 1 min walk
  • Bowen Falls - 8 min walk
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 10 min walk
  • Key Summit Trail - 29 min drive
  • Mirror Lakes - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Duck Cafe & Bar - 9 min walk
  • Blue Duck Café and Bar - 11 min walk

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

4-star eco-certified cruise ship with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A spa tub, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Fiordland Discovery. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Milford Sound cruise ship is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fiordland Discovery offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per stay)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.
Guests must check in at 2:45 PM to board the boat at 3:10 PM. Departure is at 3:25 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This cruise ship is rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Fiordland Discovery Boat Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Boat
Fiordland Discovery Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Milford S
Fiordland Discovery Cruise
Fiordland Discovery Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Cruise Milford Sound

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fiordland Discovery to the airport?

Fiordland Discovery is 174.8 mi (231-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fiordland Discovery have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fiordland Discovery.

Does Fiordland Discovery offer free breakfast?

Fiordland Discovery offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fiordland Discovery?

No, there is no casino at this cruise ship.

What time is check-in at Fiordland Discovery?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fiordland Discovery?

Free parking is not available at this cruise ship. Self parking is available for NZD 30 per stay.

Does Fiordland Discovery have a pool?

Fiordland Discovery does not have a pool.

Does Fiordland Discovery have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fiordland Discovery have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cruise ship.

How close is Fiordland Discovery to downtown Milford Sound?

Fiordland Discovery is 0.3 mi away from Milford Sound.

Fiordland Discovery Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the Best!
Simply an amazing experience, perfectly executed by fabulous people. From the moment you embark to the moment you disembark everything is faultless. The best way to experience Milford Sound in all it's glory - just do it, I defy you to be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was easily the highlight of a trip full of highlights. The staff was incredible, made us feel like royalty. The food was top notch, and the boat was breathtaking. Our original trip to Milford Sound had to be moved to Doubtful Sound due to a road outage. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our trip went uninterrupted. I would recommend this cruise even at twice the price. An unforgettable experience. Thank you to the captain, owners, and all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was warm and friendly. The dinner was delicious, as was the breakfast. Kayaking was fun but less time than desired (only allowed for about 20-30 minutes).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Milford Sound
Very enjoyable stay on the Fiordland Discovery. Milford Sound was gorgeous, the crew was wonderful, the food was tasty - our family was in the bunk room. Beds were comfortable but it was hot. A great way to see the Sound without rushing back to Queenstown in one day!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's expensive, but the experience is worth it! Such a beautiful place and waking up to it on the water can't be beaten!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great way to experience Milford Sound! Crew was exceptional food was great! Allowed us to spend time taking in the sights away from crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020