Cruise |
Pacific Passage, Fiordland Northern Passage ex Queenstown Return |
Cruise Line |
Island Escape Cruises |
Ship |
Pacific Passage |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
6 Night Cruise sailing from Doubtful Sound to Milford Sound aboard Pacific Passage. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Queenstown. |
Type of Cruise |
Speciality |
Departure Date |
29 Jan 2022 |
Cruise Description |
6 Night Cruise sailing from Doubtful Sound to Milford Sound aboard Pacific Passage. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Queenstown.
These are incredible voyages through the New Zealand Fiordland National Park. With like-minded travellers, we share a world class scenery seldom visited that will often take your breath away. All the while enjoying fine gourmet dinners under the stars, the discovery of stunning beauty while paddling a kayak on the fiords, wander unexplored foreshores or simply relax on deck enjoying cocktails as you take in these outstanding world heritage site surroundings inside Fiordland.
Day 1 & 2 - Queenstown
On arrival in Queenstown please make your own way to the Heritage Hotel where we have your room booked. You have time enough to fall in love with this fabulous alpine village. Dinner at one of the many restaurants beside the lake is just one of the numerous options available in this beautiful town.
Day 3 - Nancy Sound
Today we are introduced to the beauty of Nancy Sound with trips to explore the shoreline of the fiord, where just a mere few have walked before you. The First Officer has a planned crayfish-gathering outing in the afternoon. On our short sea passages between each fiord, you will see many sea birds, including albatross, and there could be the possibility to have a pod of dolphins visit the ship and on rare occasions even whales.
Day 4 - Charles Sound
After breakfast we move the ship north to Charles Sound for more exploring. This is one of our favourite fiords, with two beautiful arms. The Second Officer conducts a landing craft trip to push up the Irene River off the Emelius Arm. The natural beauty is amazing and we spend the evening at the top of the sound and enjoy these spectacular views and discuss more of the fascinating local history.
Day 5 - Caswell Sound
We enter Caswell Sound where we trace the remnants of a 1905 and 1945 US-NZ scientific expedition that released 18 wapiti deer into the wild. These were a gift from President Roosevelt. The views are superb and the fishing even better. You may like to join the 1st officer for a crayfish and blue cod hunting trip to the head of the fiord to restock our fresh dinner supplies. We spend the night here at anchor.
Day 6 - George Sound
Tracking north we enter George Sound where we have access to the beautiful Alice waterfalls. Then there is the option of a hike up to the lakes above for those who are keen for the challenging walk. Anchorage Cove is another favourite with hot water springs, then a trip in the George River mouth and a stroll along the deserted foreshore. On clear evenings the unpolluted sky is full of stars and the top deck is your perfect viewing platform with the sounds of waterfalls in the background.
Day 7 - Bligh Sound
Bligh Sound is a Z-shaped fiord and named after William Bligh, the then Governor of New South Wales. We usually lunch and go ashore at beautiful Amazon Cove. Later, we anchor up in the secluded Bounty Haven and hear the fascinating history and stories of the lost tribe and the Wild Natives River. The taste of the ocean and abundant fresh air makes us hungry. Chef will prepare another gourmet dinner this evening.
Day 8 - Milford Sound
We enter the magnificent Milford Sound and leisurely cruise the entire length while stopping for a fresh water shower at waterfalls along the way. We view the world-famous Mitre Peak and Harrison Cove before having you disembark at 12:30 pm. The plan is to fly directly to Queenstown. The backup is a private coach ride to Te Anau and then fly to Queenstown. You can expect to be at the Heritage Hotel by 5:30pm where your room is booked for the Saturday night. The evening is free to explore Queenstown. Perhaps have dinner at a local vineyard or take the steamer boat across the lake to dine at Walter Peak Sheep Station and gain a glimpse of life at a high country station.
Day 9 - Queenstown
Your itinerary with us concludes after breakfast. We wish you safe onward travels and look forward to welcoming you back onboard with us again soon.
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Sailing Dates |
23 Jan 2021 |
30 Jan 2021 |
20 Feb 2021 |
27 Feb 2021 |
20 Mar 2021 |
27 Mar 2021 |
17 Apr 2021 |
22 Jan 2022 |
29 Jan 2022 |
19 Feb 2022 |
26 Feb 2022 |
19 Mar 2022 |
16 Apr 2022 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
29 Jan 2022 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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Hotel |
30 Jan 2022 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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Hotel |
31 Jan 2022 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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Transfer to Te Anau |
31 Jan 2022 |
Te Anau, New Zealand |
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Helicopter Flight to Doubtful Sound |
31 Jan 2022 |
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand |
Embark |
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1 Feb 2022 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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2 Feb 2022 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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3 Feb 2022 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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4 Feb 2022 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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5 Feb 2022 |
Milford Sound, New Zealand |
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6 Feb 2022 |
Milford Sound, New Zealand |
Disembark |
Transfer to Te Anau |
6 Feb 2022 |
Te Anau, New Zealand |
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Transfer to Queenstown |
6 Feb 2022 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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