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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Outdoor spa tub
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mirror Lakes
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Captain Cook Cabin)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Captain Cook Cabin)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Captain Cook Cabin)

  • Ocean view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Resolution Cabin)

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Resolution Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Governors Suite)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Governors Suite)

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Governors Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed sheets

Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Governors Suite - Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Milford Sound

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Milford Sound for at least part of your stay. Highlights at this cruise ship include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free cruise ship offers a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. . 
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What's nearby

  • Milford Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mirror Lakes - 42 min drive - 74.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pio Pio Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Feinschmeckerlokal Am Fjord - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord Amerikanische Küche - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord Meeresfrüchtezentrum - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Duck Café and Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

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 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who drive to property may park their car overnight in at Milford Sound Terminal, Car Park C, then walk 15 minutes to the cruise terminal. Payment for parking is made inside the terminal at the designated overnight cruise pay machine (credit card only, NZD 30 per night, number plate required). Additional parking (no charge) is available at Deep Water Basin Car Park; if parking there allow 45 minutes to park the vehicle and walk to the terminal building.
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.
Guests must check in at 2:35 PM to board the boat at 2:50 PM. Departure is at 3:10 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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

What is the cancellation policy at Fiordland Discovery?

Fiordland Discovery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Fiordland Discovery?

Yep, Fiordland Discovery has an uncovered self car park for NZD 30.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Fiordland Discovery serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fiordland Discovery?

No, Fiordland Discovery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fiordland Discovery?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fiordland Discovery?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fiordland Discovery?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Fiordland Discovery Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable experience. Nice small group and a great commentary throughout the trip. Food was excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we really enjoyed this trip, jack and his crew were absolutely fantastic and the food was so so good (thank you Chris!). we saw penguins and seals and the hot tub was brilliant at night listening to the owls and birds. due to the rainfall during the night the waterfalls were absolutely epic the best we've ever seen. the cabin was clean and the beds super comfy so we got a great nights sleep. we got the tender out which was great and everyone enjoyed the kayaking and swimming. the whole trip was so enjoyable, absolutely 100 % would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time aboard Fiordland Discovery overnight cruise on Milford Sound. The crew were really friendly and knowledgeable. Food was great. My only small niggle is that it was so hot in the cabin sleep was hard. None of our party slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayuresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful experience of overnight cruise on Milford Sound. The whole crew was very attentive and helpful to our needs. Our vegetarian food was well catered and delicious. Same thing for breakfast. Our kayaking and swimming in the sound experience was very well and we will remember this for a long time 🙏 Captain Jack took us close to waterfalls, mists, wildlife - sea lions and penguins 👍👍 Will recommend highly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kuljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our overnight cruise on Milford Sound! Shared a quad cabin room and though small & cozy, was a perfect place to sleep & so good to wake up to a great view!! Food on the cruise was excellent & all the staff very helpful & informative! One of our highlights on our holiday I would definetly recomend a stay on the Fiordland Jewel !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fiordland trip of a lifetime!

This was an amazing experience! The crew were incredible. The experience out of this world! Food was 5 star!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just do it!

Amazing experience! Best way to explore Milford Sound hands down. Staff and captain were top notch, food was great and waking up to the majestic view of the fiord was priceless!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond amazing! A marvelous trip in our last day in New Zealand. The weather in the Milford Sound was exceptional starting with rain during our drive which got all the waterfalls hyperactive; once we got on the Fiordland Jewel, the sky cleared and the sun shined for the duration of the trip with calms winds. The staff on the cruise boat from captain Francis to the crew Abby, Sarah, the cook Chris and Sunil were exceptional. One of the best cruises ever. We spent the night in the Captains suite with the boat anchored in a basin surrounded by 100 meter mountains on all sides. The sky was so clear which allowed for amazing pictures of the southern sky and all the stars unblocked by any light pollution or any cloud. It was truly incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay on the Fiordland. The only downside was that there were guests with children that they did not tend. It was disappointing because it really impacted the quality of the stay. I have no issue with children…just hard when they are allowed to run free and be very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in Milford Sound!

Our stay on this luxury boat in Milford Sound was absolutely unforgettable—easily a 5-star experience! The highlight was being on the water after all the tours had left, giving us an incredible sense of peace and exclusivity. Waking up surrounded by majestic mountains, with the soft sounds of nature and the peaceful morning mist, was simply magical. The wildlife sightings added to the charm, making every moment feel special. The food was outstanding, with each meal beautifully prepared and delicious, and the service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed. To top it off, the beds were incredibly comfortable, allowing us to rest and recharge in total luxury. This experience in Milford Sound exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical cruise

This overnight cruise on Milford Sound may have been the highlight of our fabulous 2 week trip to New Zealand. The staff were all so attentive and helpful. Meg was a delight to talk to and so helpful. She even hung our swimsuits to dry in the engine room. Jimmy brought the underwater sea life to life with an amazing video and narrative. He made sure to direct our attention and the ship to the most beautiful sights in the sound. We were blessed to see rare penguin, seals and a waterfall with a double rainbow. The wind changed direction suddenly and we all got sprayed by the waterfall. Super fun!!! And the staff was quick to grab us all towels. The food was delicious too! It was so nice to relax overnight and use the hot tub under the stars. Kayaking was fun and included in cist. Amazing adventure that I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chrystele

Bravo pour l acceuil les commentaires très appréciés du capitaine et un très bon chef! Tres agréables cabines Merci
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fjordland Discovery charged me twice for the trip and claims that they never received the Orbitz payment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Experience Worthwhile

A beautiful experience first class service , first class meals . We even scored a free upgrade where the teenagers had a room to themselves. So much to see , had a spa in the hot tub late at night and the tranquility was absolutely amazing Recommend a stay on the overnight cruise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Milford Sound visit to remember

Wonderful experience. It was raining the whole day and night but that did not stopped people kayaking or jumping too the water. The departed was at 4 pm and return at 9 am. Amazingly different scenes in one and the other directions. We travell a lot but this was our best experience so far😍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience at Milford Sound. Not your ordinary hour long day boat tour. You get to spend a good amount of time on the boat in the middle of the Milford Sound surround by all the hills/mountains and endless amounts of waterfalls. Also a delicious dinner was provided with locally source seafood from the sound and a breakfast before disembarkment the following morning. And lastly, no annoying sand flies on board (there’s so many near the shores!)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful way to enjoy Milford Sound on an overnight mini cruise. The skipper, chef and crew were all lovely and very friendly people. The cruise itself was beautiful and informative and the catering was excellent. The spa on the deck was a wonderful way to end the evening. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espetacular...

O lugar já é um espetáculo, mas ter a experiência de dormir em um catamarã alto nível, isso elevou a viagem para uma outra esfera. O barco possui um staff muito acolhedor e gentil, com ótimas refeições e passatempo. Show!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience with breathtaking views, delicious food and very nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019