Fiordland Discovery - Northern Fiords Itinerary

Your adventure will start in Manapouri at 12.30pm with a boat transfer across Lake Manapouri to West Arm, where you will change to a coach to travel over the Wilmot Pass. Here you will capture breathtaking vistas of Doubtful Sound and the surrounding Mountains. You will board the Fiordland Jewel at Deep Cove. Doubtful Sound is defined by lush rainforests clinging to dramatic peaks.  Waterfalls are also gloriously abundant in the area.  

Getting to Te Anau / Manapouri - If driving, vehicle parking will be available at the helicopter base in Te Anau. You will be transferred between Te Anau and Manapouri at either the begining or end of the cruise, depending on the cruise direction booked.

If you are staying in Queenstown pre and post cruise, we operate a transfer in our two 11 seater vans to Te Anau/Manapouri at the additional charge of NZD$300 per person, round trip (available on the start & finish date of the cruise)

Accommodation: Fiordland Jewel - 6 Nights

Cruise past Bowen Falls, Sinbad Gully, the world-renowned Mitre Peak, Mt Pembroke, Bridal Veil Falls and Fairy Falls then we venture up the north side of the fiord past Dale Point, the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, Seal Rock, Stirling Falls, The Lion and the Cascade Range. 

After cruising, we anchor at Deepwater Basin for the night. 

Watch the sunrise over continental breakfast, which is served from 7am-8am, before returning to the terminal at 9.00am. Van transfer back to your vehicle in Manapouri (included).

Of course, the weather is central to a Fiordland experience, so the itinerary of your cruise may differ depending on the conditions on the day.  

The above sample itinerary is from Doubtful Sound ending in Milford Sound, Milford Sound to Doubtful Sound is in reverse.

Please note, some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse. During our voyage, circumstances may make it necessary or desirable to deviate from the proposed itinerary. This can include weather and opportunities for making unplanned excursions. Your Expedition Leader will keep you fully informed. Voyages are planned and scheduled pending final regulatory approval.