Two Vessels. Every Adventure.
Small ships that offer a big experience. Purpose-built for Fiordland's unique environment — from overnight cruises to private charters, fishing, diving, and scientific research.
The Fiordland Expeditions Fleet
We have 2 purpose-built vessels perfectly suited for all Fiordland adventures. Overnight cruises, small group charters, fishing and diving trips, or scientific research — you'll find our fleet well fitted out and comfortable.
MV Tutoko II — Flagship
The Tutoko II is 21m with 2 × 3 berth Premium Cabins with ensuites, 2 × 3 berth Economy Cabins with shared facilities, and 4 × King Single berth Bunkroom with its own toilet facility.
Tutoko II offers 8 kayaks, fishing and diving equipment, her own dive compressor, and boasts a helipad enabling clients to fly in and out — and the boat to be positioned anywhere in Fiordland.
Perfect for private charters, overnight cruises, fishing charters and diving adventures throughout the Fiordland region. On board you'll see how comfort meets practicality effortlessly.
Planning a specific occasion? See our Family Voyage or Milestone Celebration pages — each describes a different way to experience MV Tutoko II's overnight cruise.
Book Tutoko IIWith her own helipad, the ease of flying between civilisation and the vessel means we can be in any fiord you desire. Arrive in style — the ultimate cinematic entrance.
With a large open top deck there is plenty of room for all to enjoy their own space as the scenery goes by. Never crowded. Always intimate.
Throughout the fiords, experienced divers can partake in some outstanding underwater scenery on a multi-day charter. 8 kayaks and full dive compressor onboard.
Full-size windows and a great atmosphere mean you won't miss the amazing scenery and wildlife whilst dining. Your chef prepares the freshest seafood — often the day's catch.
The MV Tutoko II Experience
Twelve guests is a deliberate choice. It's the number that allows your crew to know your name, cook around your preferences, and make space for the moments that matter — without a speaker announcement or a queue for the rail.
Three crew, twelve guests. Your skipper, chef, and deckhand genuinely get to know every person on board. Special occasion? Dietary needs? Sorted before you arrive. This is the difference between hospitality and service.
When the waterfall comes into view, or the fur seals appear on the rocks, everyone sees it together from the rail. No waiting, no shuffling past strangers. The fiord feels essentially yours for the night.
Our crew knows where the crayfish pots will be full tomorrow. Which arm of the fiord gives the clearest stars. They know Doubtful Sound the way a local knows their neighbourhood — because they do.
MV Tutoko — Expedition
The Tutoko, our original vessel, is a 16m small ship with 8 guest berths — perfect for small groups of friends or the family.
Well laid out with two toilets, one shower, and a spacious lounge and seating area offering exceptional viewing from within. Kayaks for exploring, a dive compressor for scuba operations, and a selection of fishing equipment for catching an evening meal — all onboard.
The onboard diesel stove keeps the vessel warm and comfortable throughout the coldest months of the year.
MV Tutoko is the dedicated expedition vessel. For trophy fishing, deer or tahr hunting, and Fiordland dive charters, see our Anglers & Hunters page.
Enquire About T1 CharterThis little ship accommodates 8 clients in a very spacious and comfortable lounge. There is always a hot cuppa to be had — and always someone to share a story with.
This unique environment has evolved many different underwater life forms over millions of years of creation. Fiordland's underwater world is unlike anywhere else on the planet.
Revered for its fishing, Fiordland houses blue cod, hapuka, bluenose, bluefin tuna and kingfish, trumpeter, tarakihi and gurnard. Expert local knowledge makes the difference.
Red deer hunting adds a gentleman's sport to the mighty hills of Fiordland. Hunters flock to the area every year — our crew know where the trophy animals run.
Accommodation Onboard
Our experiences are built on a service-first mentality. Onboard you'll find an exquisite blend of practicality, ingenuity and beauty to ensure your time with us is how you always imagined it would be.
Tutoko II Only
Ready to Set Sail?
From private charters and fishing trips to overnight stays in some of the world's most picturesque spots — we have a wide range of cruises and charters for everyone's specific needs.
On Board with Us
Guests pull their own pots. Doubtful Sound crayfish, on the table by dark.
Evenings on Tutoko II. Wine, dinner, the day shared with whoever else is aboard.
Fiordland's signature catch. You catch it, the chef plates it by sundown.
Doubtful Sound is deep. Drop a line in the late light, see what's down there.
Set in the afternoon, pulled the next morning. Crayfish, fresh from the fjord.
Day boats are gone by 4pm. The fjord turns gold, and there's no one else around.
From Those Who've Been
"We also did Milford Sound and this was much better. Not because Milford isn't incredible — it is. But Doubtful got under our skin in a way that's hard to explain."
"The crew made us feel like we had the whole fiord to ourselves — because essentially, we did. No lining up for a photo spot. No announcements over a speaker. Just the sound of the water."
"This was an unforgettable adventure. From hundreds of roaring waterfalls to dolphins, penguins and seals. If you are questioning this experience, don't — just book it."
The MV Tutoko Experience
Eight is the number that makes a charter feel like a private expedition. Small enough that your skipper and guide know exactly what you're after — and experienced enough in these waters to deliver it.
Whether you're targeting blue cod, diving black coral forests, or heading into the back country for deer, MV Tutoko is set up for serious expeditions. Your crew has done it all — and they tailor the trip around exactly what you're after.
Our crew has spent decades on these fiords and rivers. They know the tides, the holding spots, the dive sites that don't appear on any map, and the anchorages that shelter even in a southerly. That knowledge is yours for the duration of the charter.
Full dive compressor, fishing gear, kayaks, game handling and cold storage. MV Tutoko carries what a serious expedition needs — and with eight guests, there's room to move, work, and return with something worth talking about.
