The TUTOKO’s
Small ships that offer a big experience.
TUTOKO II
At 20m length TUTOKO II is the pride of the fleet with Private Cabins offering the creature comforts for the discerning explorer.
With 8 kayaks, her own tender, a dive compressor and equipment, along with fishing tackle, the choices of activities are only limited by the balance between exercise and relaxation that you wish to include in your Fiordland expedition.
The Dinning Area
Socializing at mealtimes is a favorite pastime onboard the TUTOKO II.
With full size windows you won’t miss the amazing scenery and wildlife whilst dining continues.
Kayaking for that up close personal experience is a popular activity.
The amazing galley where the chef’s creates their magic!
Our sumptuous lobster will salivate and satiate and they are plentiful and regular throughout your cruise.
Space Aplenty
With a large open top deck there is plenty of room for all to enjoy their own space as the scenery goes by.
The Helipad
With her own helipad the ease of flying between civilization and the vessel in Fiordland means we can be in any fjord you desire.
Scuba Diving
Jacques Cousteau rated Fiordland in his top 10.
Experienced divers can partake in some outstanding underwater scenery on a Multi-day Charter.
And the lobster…
or alternatively…
MV TUTOKO
Though a few meters shorter our original ship TUTOKO is still our baby. This historic vessel was specifically designed to cope with the rigors of Fiordland.
With a spacious lounge offering panoramic viewing there is ample seating for the small groups we enjoy aboard this ship.
The roof windows especially are an awesome addition allowing the full perspective of Fiordland to flood in whilst you enjoy the comforts of shelter on those occasional rainy days.
The lounge
This little ship accommodates eight clients in a very spacious and comfortable lounge.
With the diesel stove running full time there is always a hot cuppa to be enjoyed and it keeps the place cozy in the worst of extremes.
With a BBQ and gas burner on the back deck this augments the cooking facilities and allows the chef to create some amazing gastronomical dishes fresh from the sea.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving is an awesome experience in Fiordland. This unique environment has evolved many different underwater life forms over the millions of years of creation.
And the rainfall has its own special effect reducing the sunlight and bring normally deep water species up closer to the surface.
And the lobster…
Fishing
Revered for its fishing Fiordland can provide exceptional experiences.
Of course the famed blue cod is prevalent on the coast and some are stonkers; 64cm is our current boat record so come and see if you can beat the mark.
Other species of preference are the hapuka, blue nose, blue fin tuna and kingies, trumpeter, tarakihi, gurnard; all available at various times of the year.
Hunting
Deer hunting is a prime pass-time for many New Zealanders’.
Red deer were released in the early 20th century to introduce a gentleman’s sport to the hills of Fiordland.
Every year the call of the stags get the blood going for many hunters and we see them flock to Fiordland to achieve that trophy head.