Experience Exclusive Luxury on the Fiordland Jewel
Location: Milford Sound
The Fiordland Jewel offers a one-of-a-kind overnight cruise through the majestic landscapes of Milford Sound. This boutique vessel combines modern luxury with the natural wonder of Fiordland, featuring elegant cabins, a top-deck hot tub, and fine dining prepared from fresh local ingredients. Guests can relax in comfort while taking in the towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife that make Milford Sound world-famous. With limited passenger numbers, the experience feels both exclusive and personal, creating unforgettable memories in New Zealand’s most iconic fjord.
Price Guide Starts at NZD 1,900 or USD 1,200 per night for two guests.
Luxury Accommodation on the Fiordland Jewel
Accommodation aboard the Fiordland Jewel is designed to combine comfort with the unforgettable scenery of Milford Sound. The boutique catamaran features a selection of stylish ensuite cabins, each offering modern amenities, plush bedding, and large windows to showcase the dramatic fiord landscapes. With elegant interiors, refined furnishings, and thoughtful touches throughout, guests can relax in privacy while still feeling deeply connected to the natural beauty that surrounds them.
Dining on the Fiordland Jewel
Dining aboard the Fiordland Jewel is an experience in itself, with every meal crafted to highlight the flavours of New Zealand’s finest produce. Guests enjoy a seasonal menu showcasing fresh seafood, locally sourced meats, and regional specialties, all prepared by the onboard chef. Meals are served in the elegant dining area with panoramic windows, ensuring the ever-changing Milford Sound scenery provides a stunning backdrop. With attentive service and a carefully curated wine selection, dining on the Fiordland Jewel blends gourmet cuisine with the relaxed atmosphere of an intimate cruise.
Experiences on the Fiordland Jewel
The Fiordland Jewel provides an unforgettable way to explore Milford Sound, offering experiences that bring guests closer to its natural wonders. Cruise past towering waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and lush rainforest while keeping watch for seals, penguins, and dolphins. Kayaks are available for those who wish to paddle through the still waters, providing a peaceful and intimate perspective of the fiord. In the evening, stargazing from the deck or relaxing in the top-deck hot tub offers a magical way to end the day. Each activity is designed to balance adventure with relaxation, ensuring a truly memorable and exclusive overnight journey in Fiordland.
Overnight on the Fiordland Jewel
Spending the night on the Fiordland Jewel is a rare and magical way to experience the beauty of Milford Sound. As evening falls, the stillness of the fiord creates an atmosphere of complete tranquillity, with only the sounds of waterfalls echoing through the valleys. The top-deck hot tub offers the perfect vantage point to soak in the dramatic landscapes while the last light fades behind the peaks. After dark, the absence of city lights reveals a dazzling night sky—an unforgettable stargazing experience with the Southern Hemisphere’s constellations reflected in the glassy waters below. The Jewel combines comfort and quietude with the wonder of nature, making every overnight journey a truly extraordinary and intimate escape.
Private Journey from Queenstown to the Fiordland Jewel
Guests travelling with New Zealand Luxury Travel Agents can enjoy a seamless private transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound, tailored for comfort and scenic discovery. The journey itself is part of the experience, with your personal driver-guide making photo stops at some of Fiordland National Park’s most breathtaking locations. Pause to admire the mirror-like reflections of Lake Te Anau, capture the towering peaks of the Eglinton Valley, and walk among ancient beech forests at the renowned Mirror Lakes. Further along, enjoy dramatic views at Monkey Creek and the majestic vistas from the Hollyford Valley lookout before passing through the Homer Tunnel. Arriving refreshed at Milford Sound, you’ll step aboard the Fiordland Jewel to begin your luxury overnight cruise, already enriched by the landscapes you’ve witnessed along the way.
Helicopter Adventures from the Fiordland Jewel
For the ultimate Fiordland experience, guests can take off directly from the helipad on the back of the Fiordland Jewel by helicopter. This exclusive option allows you to soar above Milford Sound’s towering peaks, hidden waterfalls, and dramatic landscapes for a once-in-a-lifetime perspective of the region’s untouched wilderness. New Zealand Luxury Travel Agents can seamlessly arrange this experience, tailoring flight paths to include nearby glaciers, alpine lakes, or even remote landing spots for a truly unforgettable adventure.
Lodging Options
Governor’s Suite
Super King Bed, Seating area, Private Ensuite
Endeavour Cabins
Twin King Single Beds, Private Ensuite
Captain Cook Cabins
Super King Bed, Private Ensuite
Resolution Cabins
Two bunks with single beds, Private Ensuite