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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
Upscale eco-certified cruise ship, walk to Milford Sound

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Fiordland Discovery

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Outdoor spa tub
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Resolution Cabin)
Couples dining
Restaurant
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Overview of Fiordland Discovery

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
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

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 eco-friendly cruise ship include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free cruise ship offers a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Added amenities include 1 hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. 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
  • 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

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

1 hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and tour or 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • includes 3-course meal

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

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 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; 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.
  • 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 per stay
  • 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

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation 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

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 per stay. Onsite parking is limited.

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

9.6

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

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 traveller

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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