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Marlborough Sounds New Zealand Cruise

Marlborough Sounds New Zealand Cruise

From NZD $6,000

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Explore Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds and D’Urville Island aboard the Fiordland Jewel.

Join us on board the Fiordland Jewel on a six-night expedition to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Marlborough Sounds. Relax and take in the scenery while exploring the hidden bays and coves of Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds and d’Urville Island and keeping an eye out for seals, penguins, dolphins and native sea birds.

There will be opportunities to head ashore for short walks and visits to historic and natural sites, this area is steeped in Maori and European history. Maori canoes first visited these waters 1000 years ago. In 1642 Abel Tasman sailed past d’Urville Island; French and Russian explorers followed; and in the 1770s Captain James Cook arrived.

Enjoy the delights of this region’s produce, our talented on board chef will be highlighting the local seasonal produce and the seafood of this region and we’re also planning some shore excursions to local eateries and aquaculture farms too.

Immerse yourself in the scenery, nature and history and discover the best of what this region has to offer.

Individual cabins can be booked for yourself, your small group of family and friends, or as a couple, for an experience you’ll be talking about for years to come. Larger groups can charter private sailings. Maximum of 18 passengers.

Trip Name
Marlborough Sounds New Zealand Cruise
Days
7
Overview
Vessel Type: Catamaran Length: 24 metres Passenger Capacity: 18-20 The Fiordland Jewel is a 24m, three-deck catamaran with a high quality 5-star marine fit-out. Our Milford Sound Overnight Cruise sleeps 20 passengers a night and on our Fiordland and Stewart Island private charters and our small group scenic boat expeditions we cater to a maximum of 18 passengers in nine climate-controlled cabins, each with their own ensuite bathroom. Features: Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) (NOT AVAILABLE ON THE MILFORD OVERNIGHT TOURS) : The Fiordland Jewel hosts Fiordland’s first and only remote-operated vehicle, which provides high resolution live underwater footage.  Our guests on our private charters and small group scenic boat expeditions can view the enchanting sea life beneath the surface in real time from the comfort of the boat lounge. Helicopter pad. Top-deck hot tub. Cabin information: 1 x Governor Cabin. At the top of the boat all by itself with its own full width forward window and large side windows. Super-King double bed, the ensuite has a separate shower and toilet. 4 x Captain Cook Cabins. All on the main deck all with sea views. Super-King double bed, each ensuite has a separate shower and toilet. 2 x Endeavour Cabins. Both on the main deck both with sea views. King single beds, each ensuite has a separate shower and toilet. 2 x Resolution Cabins. Both on the main deck both with sea views. 2 single bunks single beds, each ensuite has a combined shower and toilet.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1-3
Your adventure will start in Picton. After meeting the crew and settling into your cabins you can relax while we cruise out into the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound/Totaranui. Here we will spend the next few days exploring the hidden bays and coves - and weather permitting there will be opportunities to head ashore for activities such as:Lunch at a local eateryWalking a section of the Queen Charlotte track, if you wish to do so and shorter walks along some of the tracks in the areaVisits to historic sites such as: Ship Cove/Meretoto, where Captain James Cook made this his base in the 1770s and Arapaoa Whaling StationBird watching and nature walk on Motuara Island bird sanctuaryArapawa Homested - Paua Farm Tour/Paua Blue Pearl businessTender boat excursions and kayaking
Day 2 - DAY 4-6
At some stage we will cruise towards French Pass and D’Urville Island/Rangitoto ki te Tonga which is at the outer edges of Marlborough Sounds. Here we will explore the bays and coastline of the imposing sea cliffs of this scenic island - there will be opportunities to head ashore for a short walk through native forest to enjoy the native bird life of this island which is free from the ravages of possums. There may also be opportunities for some kayaking and tender boat explorations.From here we will head to Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound areas, the lesser visited and remote sounds. Here we will explore this area’s winding channel of water while cruising through untouched bushland, by quaint little towns and unpopulated beaches and coves - and again weather permitting there will be opportunities to head ashore for activities such as:Lunch at a local eateryShort walks along some of the tracks in this area such as the Cullen Point track, a beautiful loop track for views of Pelorus Sound and Havelock and the short lookout track for views of Mahau Sound, Ferndale Track in Kenepuru Sound or part of the Nydia TrackViewing historic sites such as Amokura shipwreckVisiting Penzance Bay / Tennyson InletTender boat explorations and kayaking (weather permitting)
Day 3 - DAY 7
Watch the sunrise over your morning coffee and cooked breakfast and depart the Fiordland Jewel in Elaine Bay for a van transfer back to Picton.
Day 4 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
01-08-202307-08-2023NZD $6,000Resolution Deluxe Quadruple
01-08-202307-08-2023NZD $8,400Captain Cook Deluxe King
01-08-202307-08-2023NZD $8,400Endeavour Deluxe Twin
01-08-202307-08-2023NZD $9,700Governor Suite Executive King

Inclusions

    • Visits to historic sites such as: Ship Cove/Meretoto, where Captain James Cook made this his base in the 1770s and Arapaoa Whaling Station
    • Bird watching and nature walk on Motuara Island bird sanctuary
    • Arapawa Homested
    • Paua Farm Tour/Paua Blue Pearl business
    • Short walks along some of the tracks in this area such as the Cullen Point track, a beautiful loop track for views of Pelorus Sound and Havelock and the short lookout track for views of Mahau Sound, Ferndale Track in Kenepuru Sound or part of the Nydia Track
    • Viewing historic sites such as Amokura shipwreck
    • Visiting Penzance Bay / Tennyson Inlet

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