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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful retreats aboard this eco-certified cruise ship, where the spa tub and rooftop terrace offer natural sanctuaries after days of exploration

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Fiordland Discovery offers a mountain retreat with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before visiting the rooftop terrace or spa tub. The on-site restaurant serves 3-course meals, and staff provide tour assistance for exploring the region.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Governors Suite - Executive King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Berth 5, Milford Wharf, Milford Sound, 9679

What's nearby

  • Milford Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mirror Lakes - 44 min drive - 73.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pio Pio Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Duck Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Feinschmeckerlokal Am Fjord - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord-Tee Aufbrühen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord Amerikanische Küche - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

Upscale cruise ship near Milford Sound
Free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Fiordland Discovery. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant.
Other perks at this cruise ship include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Fiordland Discovery include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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, license 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 2:45 PM to board the boat at 3 PM. Departure is at 3:15 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Fiordland Discovery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Fiordland Discovery?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fiordland Discovery?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Fiordland Discovery located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Milford Sound for at least part of your stay.

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Reviews

Fiordland Discovery Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Montreal

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellence and enthusiasm service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing five star service, intereting tour and captain, super clean and comfy rooms and deliciously cooked fresh local seafood for dinner. We loved how personal and small the group was. We got to go out on the kayak and a dingy boat to tour the fiordlands and saw seals up close! Then jumped into the water from the top deck and even had a relaxing night in the hot tub. Of course the views were just stunning and adds to the entire journey. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful experience

It was a wonderful experience staying overnight in Milford sound. The crew are wonderful and it’s certainly the highlight of our trip to NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience lovely staff. Nice and private . We were lucky had great weather so took the canoes at the night stop spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

YU-DE

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

Wonderfule

It's a wonderful experience to have an half day on boat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019