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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
Cruise ship with free breakfast, steps from Milford Sound

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitre Peak

Room options

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Captain Cook Cabin - Deluxe King Room

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

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Endeavour Cabin - Deluxe Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Resolution Cabin - Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Governors Suite - Executive King Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mirror Lakes - 58 min drive - 45.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Duck Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pio Pio Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe
  • ‪Fjord Meeresfrüchtezentrum - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord Amerikanische Küche - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

Cruise ship with free breakfast, steps from Milford Sound
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • includes 3-course meal

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
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

  • 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.

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

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 there parking available at Fiordland Discovery?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for NZD 30.00 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.

Is Fiordland Discovery good for couples?

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

Does Fiordland Discovery have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this cruise ship.

Does Fiordland Discovery have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fiordland Discovery serves free continental breakfast at includes 3-course meal each morning.

Will Fiordland Discovery allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Fiordland Discovery have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Fiordland Discovery?

No, at Fiordland Discovery, there aren't any cabins that list a balcony.