3rd February 2024 to 11th February 2024
Milford Sound To Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
From £3549 per person
Deposit 25%. Balance due 12wks before embarkation
7 nights: 03 - 11 February 2024
Price: From $6,750 / £3,549 per person
*Trips are priced in the operator's local currency. The sterling amount shown is a guide only and the amount you pay in sterling will change with currency fluctuations.
This expedition deep into the Fiordland Region of New Zealand is like stepping back into the untouched world before time began. Stillness and silence is something you’ll experience at a whole new level as we explore one of the hardest to get to parts, of this great country. We’ll meet at the head of Milford Sound, and depart on a journey of exploration you’ll never forget. After spending our first night together in Milford Sound, we’ll sail the 72-foot Te Kaihōpara to George Sound, followed by Charles Sound and finally Doubtful Sound.
We will enjoy spectacular anchorages along the way and take in the dramatic scenery, surrounded by virgin forest that descends from thousands of feet above us to sea level.
You can fly or bus to Milford Sound via Queenstown on or before the 3rd of February 2024. When you arrive we’ll familiarise you with the yacht, systems and safety equipment and you will join us for a crew welcome dinner on our first night at anchor in Fiordland. On day 2, we’ll depart Milford Sound and head for our next stop, where we’ll explore George Sound. We’ll explore both arms at the eastern end including the Alice Falls.
We have no fixed schedule on this expedition and we’ll head to each new destination only when we are happy to move on. After George, we’ll head to Charles Sound, where we will anchor in Emelius Arm and take an ride up the river in the 20hp powered inflatable RIB. From here we’ll take Te Kaihōpara up Gold Arm, past Fanny, Catherine and Lloyd Islands where we’ll find our next overnight anchorage.
Our final leg will be 2-3 days spent in Doubtful Sound, also known as ‘the sound of silence’. Doubtful Sound is only accessible by sea and covering more the 24nm, it holds the title of Fiordland’s deepest fiord. With it’s wilderness encased mountains, stunning stone cliffs, waterfalls and tranquil coves and inlets, it’s an incredible backdrop to this last stage of our adventure. Our stops here could include; Blanket Bay, Snug Cove, Precipice Cove, the Shelter Islands, Macdonell Island, Pandora River, Deas Cove and Open Bay.
Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, crew meals ashore in Auckland, Milford Sound and at stopovers enroute, accommodation onboard, your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel are also included along with suncream.
Your crew package excludes; accommodation ashore, flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports, alcohol, toiletries, clothing and wet weather gear. You will need to complete a 2-day Sea Safety and Survival Training Course or equivalent at least 1 month prior.
Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore either side of trip: AirBNB, Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
You can fly or bus to Milford Sound via Queenstown on or before the 3rd of February 2024. When you arrive we’ll familiarise you with the yacht, systems and safety equipment and you will join us for a crew welcome dinner on our first night at anchor in Fiordland. On day 2, we’ll depart Milford Sound and head for our next stop, where we’ll explore George Sound. We’ll explore both arms at the eastern end including the Alice Falls.
We have no fixed schedule on this expedition and we’ll head to each new destination only when we are happy to move on. After George, we’ll head to Charles Sound, where we will anchor in Emelius Arm and take an ride up the river in the 20hp powered inflatable RIB. From here we’ll take Te Kaihōpara up Gold Arm, past Fanny, Catherine and Lloyd Islands where we’ll find our next overnight anchorage.
Our final leg will be 2-3 days spent in Doubtful Sound, also known as ‘the sound of silence’. Doubtful Sound is only accessible by sea and covering more the 24nm, it holds the title of Fiordland’s deepest fiord. With it’s wilderness encased mountains, stunning stone cliffs, waterfalls and tranquil coves and inlets, it’s an incredible backdrop to this last stage of our adventure. Our stops here could include; Blanket Bay, Snug Cove, Precipice Cove, the Shelter Islands, Macdonell Island, Pandora River, Deas Cove and Open Bay.
