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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property

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A modern interior with a curved sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden table, and a staircase.
Couples dining
A modern, spacious seating area with a large sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a scenic mountain view through large windows.
A cabin with a bed, a window with a view of the water, and a small table with books.
A hot tub on a deck with a view of mountains and a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • 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 Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with a view of a forested mountain.

Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

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

View all photos for Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

A small cabin with two beds, a wooden dresser, and a window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

A cabin with two beds, a small table, and a window with a view of a forested area.

Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Governors Suite - Executive King Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a mountainous landscape through a window, and a green backpack hanging on the wall.

Governors Suite - Executive King Room

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

View all photos for Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

A cabin with a bed, a window with a view of mountains, and a small table.

Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

A cabin with two beds, a small wooden dresser, and a window with a view of a forested area.

Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Governors Suite - Executive King Room

A modern interior with a bed, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Governors Suite - Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Milford Sound

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Milford Sound for at least part of your stay. This 9-room, 4-star cruise ship has free breakfast, a hot tub, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Milford Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mirror Lakes - 42 min drive - 46.5 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

Guests of Fiordland Discovery enjoy a rooftop terrace, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the cruise ship include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 2:35 PM to board the boat at 2:50 PM. Departure is at 3:10 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger from January to December (children are welcome to stay the rest of the year)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Are free cancellation options available at Fiordland Discovery?

Fiordland Discovery provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Fiordland Discovery?

This cruise ship is located in Milford Sound, just steps from Milford Sound and Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory, and within a short walk of Te Wahipounamu. Bowen Falls is within a walking distance of 0.1 mi.

Is parking available on site at Fiordland Discovery?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for NZD 30 per night.

Does Fiordland Discovery feature a casino at the property?

No, Fiordland Discovery doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fiordland Discovery?

No, this cruise ship doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fiordland Discovery?

Couples staying at this cruise ship will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some cabins include an ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Fiordland Discovery?

No, this cruise ship doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Fiordland Discovery have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fiordland Discovery serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Fiordland Discovery allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fiordland Discovery though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Fiordland Discovery?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cruise ship.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fiordland Discovery?

No, you won't find cabins with balconies at Fiordland Discovery.

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

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome! cleanliness of boat, room, etc - perfect the adventure - priceless will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/5 Stars, great all around, excellent crew, fantastic way to see the sound
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heow Hwee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious for a cruise with full length glass panels. Shower and toilet are sizable too. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Captain is great and knowledgeable. Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

Stephanie Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved my stay. The staff were wonderful and provided excellent hospitality. We meant a lot of people from around the world. We loved the nature. I tried kayaking and the outdoor hot tub. My only tip is to make sure you are covered up as there are a lot of sandflies and wear insect repellent. Overall loved our stay and very memorable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

David

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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

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 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
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 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
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 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
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