Multi-day cruises to explore Fiordland National Park are available from Real Journeys Cruises. These cruises are offered in the winter, when winds are calm, and last from five to seven days. On Real Journeys Discovery Cruises you will be accompanied by a trained naturalist, which offers guests the opportunity to get an in-depth understanding of the natural processes, plants and animals that inhabit the sounds of Fiordland National Park. The Dusky Sound Discovery Cruise lasts five days and includes the Doubtful and Breaksea Sounds as well. Cruises to Dusky Sound are limited to 34 passengers, so advance reservations are suggested.
Real Journeys Discovery Cruises
Corner Town Centre and Mokonui Streets
P.O. Box 1
Te Anau, New Zealand 9640
64-3-249-7416
realjourneys.co.nz
Royal Caribbean offers a 14-day cruise of New Zealand that departs from Sydney in Australia. The cruise explores several ports of call in New Zealand, including Dusky Sound, Wellington, Auckland and the Bay of Islands. Cruises that last 16 or 18 nights are also available that include Dusky Sound. Royal Caribbean offers guests a variety room choices, including suites. Ship amenities on board a Royal Caribbean cruise include themed bars and restaurants, swimming pools, fitness centers and a day spa. Cruisers to New Zealand set sail on either the The Radiance of the Seas or The Rhapsody of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Crystal Cruises offers a 16-day cruise, the Southern Cross Discovery, that travels from Auckland in New Zealand to Sydney in Australia. The cruise spends a day exploring Dusky Sound. Crystal Cruises offers a number of luxury accommodations, ranging from fully equipped penthouse apartments to deluxe staterooms. Ship amenities include restaurants and bars, yoga, tai chi and a day spa. The cruise features special events such as a guest speaker series, special lectures and creative learning seminars. Guests can even participate in golf lessons taught by PGA professionals. On-board entertainment is provided by pianists, comedians, ventriloquists and other entertainers. Check the Crystal Cruises website for the dates that the Southern Cross Discovery cruise sets sail.
Crystal Cruises: Southern Cross Discovery
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
888-722-0021
crystalcruises.com