Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Exclusive Doubtful Sound cruises and private charters, crafted for those who seek something far beyond the ordinary. Family-run since 1998. Max 12 guests.
"The best and most legit tourist experience you will have in NZ!"
"The Doubtful Sound cruise was AMAZING! Absolutely the best two days of our trip."
"Great food from the moment you stepped on ship, including fresh caught lobster for dinner!"
Choose Your Experience
Choose from our signature Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, a private fishing trip, or a fully tailored charter, each crafted to match your pace and sense of adventure.
The Fiordland Expeditions Difference
At Fiordland Expeditions, we specialise in creating unforgettable journeys through New Zealand's stunning landscapes. From the moment you book to the time you disembark, we prioritise your comfort and enjoyment throughout.
Our two vessels are at the heart of every journey, purpose-built for Fiordland's unique environment, offering private charters tailored to you and intimate overnight cruises that showcase the very best of Doubtful Sound.
About UsMV Tutoko II & MV Tutoko
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Email: General Enquiries
info@fiordlandexpeditions.co.nzEmail: Fishing & Private Charters
charters@fiordlandexpeditions.co.nzAddress
PO Box 300, Te Anau 9600
Fiordland, New Zealand
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Spring in the Fiord · October 2026
Tawaki season, spring waterfalls, and berths still open in October.
Tawaki, the Fiordland crested penguin, are still on the rainforest edge, and spring rain sends waterfalls down every wall of the fiord. A short-notice escape for New Zealanders and Australians before the summer season fills. From $935 per person.
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Planning Fiordland
Most visitors have heard of Milford Sound. Fewer know that Doubtful Sound, a little further south, is around three times as long, far quieter, and reached by boat and mountain pass rather than by road. Many of our guests do both fiords in one trip.
Twelve guests, three crew and a night at anchor is a different kind of visit from a day cruise. Here is how the two fiords compare, and how to fit both into an itinerary.
Read the Milford vs Doubtful ComparisonGood to Know
How the two fiords compare, and how to fit both into one Fiordland itinerary.
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Summer light, winter snow, spring waterfalls and tawaki season, month by month.
Pick your season
Layers, footwear, rain gear and what we already have on board. The practical packing list.
See the packing list
How deep, how long, why the name, and how a fiord with no road in is reached.
Read the facts
