Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Restaurant
Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin) | Bed sheets
Restaurant
Restaurant

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Captain Cook Cabin)

  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Governors Suite)

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

Cruise ship with free breakfast, steps from Milford Sound
This smoke-free cruise ship features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, Access to hot tub, self parking and coffee/tea in a common area are on-site.
Fiordland Discovery offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the cruise ship include Access to hot tub.

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

During at least part of your stay, Fiordland Discovery weighs anchor and sets sail. Features include free breakfast, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking
  • Steps from Milford Sound and Te Wahipounamu
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Fiordland Discovery. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Milford Sound cruise ship is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
On-site venue – restaurant.

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.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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; 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, number 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

  • 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 at the property

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 30.00 per night
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed 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