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• Spectacular Scenery and Good Service, Some Details Could Improve

  HLinkowich,,5 thg 1, 2026

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  4.00

  We spent one night in 2 cabins on the Fiordland Jewel occupying rooms 2 and 8. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Room 2 had an unpleasant odor which was temporarily masked for about an hour by some Glade carpet freshener after saying something to one of the ladies working on the boat. She told me “some people have sensitive noses” somewhat discrediting my complaint. The room with the odor was where my 3 kids ages 17, 15, and 11 slept and they smelled it, but didn’t complain too much. This room also had no temperature control and was stuck at 21C throughout the night even though we set it for lower. There was a 3 course meal including blue cod and panna cotta which was very good. The appetizer was venison tartare (or raw deer meat) which I found to be a questionable choice. There were 5 kids under 18 on the boat and this was not appealing to any of them. In addition, I was concerned about trying this being in the middle of nowhere and fearing food poisoning from raw meat, even though I’m sure their kitchen preparation was absolutely fine. It would’ve been nice to have a more friendly option. Lastly, we enjoyed the hot tub in the evening, but it was a murky color, not clear, making me question the cleanliness. Overall, we had a great trip to Milford Sound, but these few things could’ve been improved to get the 5 star review.

• Unforgettable adventure with a great guides

  cjandjo,,31 thg 12, 2025

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  5.00

  We were picked up at the B&B by Phil. He was an excellent guide taking us to Milford Sound – just 4 of us, plus Phil in the 4x4. Transfer onto the boat was straightforward. The crew looked after us well and the chef was excellent. I think we had about 18 on the boat. Magnificent waterfalls including one which created a rainbow close to entry into the Sound making it look as though the water was on fire. Brilliant. We say penguins and seals but sadly not dolphins. We went kayaking from the boat and then jumped into the Sound for a (very) brief swim. Exhilarating. Excellent supper and then into the hot tub as we floated around our mooring for the night. Phil drove us back to Te Anau the next morning. All in all a great trip.

  

  

• It was an experience.

  John V,,29 thg 12, 2025

  - Đánh giá từ Viator

  4.00

  Even if you don't care for cruises, this one should still be enjoyable. The captain and his crew were on top of things the entire time; they were all very personable and attentive. For dinner, the main entrée was fish, but we requested something else during the introduction period on the ship. They were able to switch us to venison. As for the views, it was raining, and it couldn't have made the experience any better (as long as you don't mind getting a little wet). Due to the rain, the overflow caused many more waterfalls than we’d otherwise get to see. We really liked how they moved up close to a couple of the waterfalls so we could get close-up pictures. If it weren't for the following small issues, we would have rated this a 5-star experience. First, the parking. There are so many excursions going on at the same time that the parking situation seemed like a nightmare. I'm a patient guy, but this seemed a bit over the top. I had read online that there is special parking in Lot C, but with the cacophony of people all over the place, we never found it. I ended up dropping my wife off at the information center with our luggage and drove to the free parking 2km away. There is a well-traveled trail in the woods that you can hike to keep off the road for the trip back. We got there three hours ahead of time thinking we could relax in the car while we waited. Instead, by the time we figured out parking, dropped off my wife, parked the car, and hiked back, we only had an hour left. I highly recommend wearing pants and long sleeves while waiting at the excursion location for your tour. Also, try not to sit on the seating next to the windows. Even while indoors, their small mosquitoes will bite you. You will barely notice the prick at first, but you will the next day. Two days later, they will still itch. By day three, they had turned into small boils on my legs. I am writing this review four days later and finally feeling pretty good as the boils start to fade. This has nothing to do with the excursion and everything to do with being in Milford Sound. The second thing that bothered us was the use of the hot tub after dinner. It was an amazing experience, but it's only open for about an hour. My wife, myself, and another couple decided to go after a quick change into swimsuits. After grabbing drinks at the bar and making our way up, we were told that hot tub hours ended at 10 pm. We paid $1,600 for a 17-hour cruise and the hot tub is only available for an hour? We spent about 20–30 minutes in the hot tub before they turned the floodlights on us, turned off the jets, and kindly asked us to leave. We were polite about it but unimpressed; we expected the hot tub to be available until at least midnight. Additionally, there is no covering over the hot tub. It rained hard for about half of our soak, which made visibility difficult for anyone wearing glasses. The tub fits four people comfortably (or six fine); however, if a large group gets there first, you’ll likely miss your window entirely. It only worked out for us because the rain drove others away just as we arrived. Overall, it was an experience. If you ignore the parking, the mosquitoes, and the hot tub issue, it was still a good evening. I likely wouldn't do this excursion again unless there was a massive drop in price. There were 22 passengers in total, which felt like a perfect size without being overcrowded. We had our own room, which was a comfortable stay. Just a heads up: you really need to be punctual when they announce events like kayaking or the hot tub, as each is limited in time and won't be available again.

  

  

  

• Beautiful boat with great...

  Ruth C,,16 thg 12, 2025

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  5.00

  Beautiful boat with great crew and good food. The views were incredible and the captain’s commentary was very interesting. Swimming and kayaking off the boat in Milford Sound was a very fun experience.

• Expensive but worth it!

  Anne F,,15 thg 12, 2025

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  5.00

  Exceptional service and food, educational and overall a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of Milford Sound.

• One of my favorite travel experiences, ever!

  steph tourstheworld,,6 thg 12, 2025

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  5.00

  Our overnight cruise in Milford Sound was one of the most special, beautiful travel experiences we’ve ever had. The accommodations were luxurious and comfortable. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The meals were delicious. There wasn’t a single thing we didn’t love during our trip. The weather was cool, windy and rainy, but the boat was comfortable, even for someone who has a tendency to get sea sickness, the sound kept us protected and the water was calm. The only negative of our entire trip was that we ended up getting tons of super itchy bug bites from the sandflies, on every exposed area of skin there was. They didn’t show up until we left the boat, but we wish we’d been warned how bad the bites were - providing bug spray would have been amazing.

  

  

• An amazing experience and highly recommended

  tonyrZ5600BF,,22 thg 11, 2025

  - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Wow! What an amazing experience. We arrived in Milford Sound to torrential rain and low misty cloud which certainly dampened our spirits and when our skipper said there was no better place in the world when it is raining we were skeptial. However, we needn't have been as it was a totally amazing experience seeing the sound in such weather. Water was cascading everywhere and the permanent falls were spectacular. The crew on the Fiordland Jewel were professional, courteous and friendly, creating a super relaxed atmosphere and we had freedom roam the several open air decks as well as the well furnished lounge/dining deck. We were lucky the weather began clearing in the evening so we had a lovely sunset and some spectacular photo opportunities the next morning. We were also super luck to see penguins, seals and dolphins. It was a truly memorable experience. The dining menu was more restricted than we expected i.e. no choices, but when I pointed out that I don't eat fish (the main course for that night) the crew pulled out the stops to provide a meat option, even though it was my bad for not having specified dietary requirements beforehand (i'd assumed they meant allergies). So if you are lucky enough to experience this cruise just be sure to let them know of all dietary needs.

• If Milford sound is on...

  Megan D,,14 thg 11, 2025

  - Đánh giá từ Viator

  5.00

  If Milford sound is on your bucket list, then this cruise should be too! Best way to see and experience the sound intimately. 10/10 recommend

• Beautiful sights, unacceptable accommodation.

  morrisf468,,2 thg 5, 2025

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  2.00

  This was a fantastic way to see Milford Sound and stunning geography. Unfortunately our trip was marred by a very unpleasant odor in Cabin 7, which had a terrible mildew smell. We alerted the staff as soon as we arrived in our unit. The crew tried to mitigate the intense odor, however, after two attempts they were unable to eliminate the smell. It was quite difficult to sleep in that cabin and, when we returned to Queenstown, we found all our belongings and clothes had a strong unpleasant smell. This required us to launder and air all of the items we brought on the trip. To further add to the unpleasant situation, the company even denied the presence of the mildew odor some days later. A very unsatisfactory conclusion to what should have been an excellent trip.

• One not to miss, a fantastic experience well worth the money. Graeme and Mags from Wales

  FrequentFlier238779,,16 thg 4, 2025

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  5.00

  This trip is exceptional, you feel more like been welcomed on board by a couple of Friends as the brothers who run it are really close to you and go above and beyond to make your trip special. The boat is fantastic food is great and all members of staff cannot do enough to help you enjoy your stay.

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