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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified cruise ship near Milford Sound

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Berth 5, Milford Wharf, Milford Sound, 9679
  • Place, Milford Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitre Peak

Room options

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Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

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

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Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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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 - 0.0 miles
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mirror Lakes - 58 min drive - 45.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Duck Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pio Pio Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe
  • ‪Blue Duck Café and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kreuzfahrt Koreanische Küche - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

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

A hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Fiordland Discovery. Parking is available for a fee.

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
  • 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.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night)

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

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking

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 provided

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; go to: [Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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 PM. Departure is at 3:15 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 30.00 per night
  • 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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Fiordland Discovery?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fiordland Discovery on Nov 1, 2025 start from $831.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 30.00 per night.

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.