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Explore the top-rated Fiordland National Park small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dusky Fiord, and Fiordland National Park, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Fiordland National Park small ship cruises start at $3,750 for a trip of 6 to 15 days in 2025. Tell us about your dream Fiordland National Park small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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Queenstown, New Zealand
from $5,985
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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

Queenstown to Auckland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Queenstown’s beauty
  • Discover Fiordland’s wildlife
  • Stroll Akaroa’s coastline
  • Enjoy Wellington’s culture
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Queenstown / Auckland
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Experience a 12-day cruise through New Zealand's stunning scenery and heritage, starting in Queenstown and sailing on the Heritage Adventurer. Explore Fiordland's fjords, discover unique wildlife, and enjoy cultural highlights before ending in Auckland.
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
from $28,790
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New Zealand Delights

Dunedin - Auckland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Kaikoura
  • Experience Akaroa
  • Discover Dusky Sound
  • Explore Milford Sound
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Dunedin / Auckland
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Helicopter Tours
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Immerse yourself in New Zealand's stunning scenery and explore its captivating cities. Enjoy exceptional local cuisine and connect with the welcoming locals, making these experiences the highlights of your voyage.
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Amazing aerial view of Fiordland National Park on scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown, NZ
from $81,390
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Pure New Zealand: North & South Islands

Auckland - Queenstown - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Tauranga’s coastal beauty
  • Discover Gisborne’s sunrise charm
  • Admire Napier’s Art Deco
  • Spot Kaikoura’s marine life
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Auckland / Queenstown
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Experience the best of New Zealand on this 13-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, visiting 13 iconic destinations. From Auckland's vibrant cityscape to the serene beauty of Milford Sound, this journey promises unforgettable moments.
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Amazing aerial view of Fiordland National Park on scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown, NZ
from $24,990
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Pure New Zealand: North & South Islands

Auckland - Queenstown - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Wellington
  • Experience Gisborne
  • Discover Tauranga
  • Explore Auckland
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Auckland / Queenstown
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Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting
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Experience the best of New Zealand on this 13-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, visiting 13 iconic destinations. From Auckland's vibrant cityscape to the serene beauty of Milford Sound, this journey promises unforgettable moments.
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
from $15,295
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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Dunedin’s lively harbor
  • Discover Stewart Island’s forests
  • Encounter Fiordland’s cliffs
  • Experience Macquarie’s landscapes
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Dunedin / Dunedin
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Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
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Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
from $13,860
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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore the Snares Islands
  • Enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island
  • View fur seals, sea lions, & seals
  • See Fiordland Crested penguins
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Dunedin / Dunedin
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Hiking
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Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
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from $3,750
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Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island: Exploring New Zealand's Remote Backyard

6 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Stewart Island
  • See different bird species
  • Discover Ulva Island.
  • Tour the stunning fiords
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Queenstown / Invercargill
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Explore New Zealand's southernmost regions on a six-day journey aboard the Heritage Adventurer. Indulge in a rare opportunity to visit both the wildlife-rich Stewart and Ulva Islands and the glacier-cut summits only accessible by expedition ship on one voyage. This is an experience you won't want to miss out on.
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Epic clouds over Te Anau
from $4,145
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Northern Fiords Explorer: Expedition Cruising Fiordland's Northern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Experience the primordial majesty
  • Enjoy the Eglington Valley drive
  • Explore Fiordland's history
  • Sail the calm waters of Fiordland
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Milford Sound / Milford Sound
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Fishing
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Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland's Northern Fiords, where clouds cover the ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains streaked with waterfalls on this 7-day Northern Fiords exploration cruise. Visit Milford Sound and the more remote Bligh, George, Caswell, Nancy, Thompson, and Doubtful Sounds.
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
from $5,295
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All of the Fiords: The Ultimate Fiordland Experience

10 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Discover New Zealand
  • Sail through Fiordland's waters
  • Explore North and South Port harbor
  • Visit the majestic fiord
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Te Anau / Te Anau
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Rainforest Exploration
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Join this ultimate 10-day exploration of New Zealand's remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests, and winding fiords of Fiordland. This treasured natural wonderland, its wildlife, conservation, and history inspired expedition. Visit Preservation Inlet and Chalky inlet, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, and more!
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New Zealand Landscape
from $4,150
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Southern Fiords Discovery: A Deep Exploration of Fiordland's Southern Fiords

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Experience the grand scale scenery
  • Tour unique parts of New Zealand
  • Explore Preservation Inlet
  • Navigate through Acheron Passage
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Doubtful Sound / Te Anau
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Discover Southern Fiordland, one of New Zealand's most remote regions, onboard Heritage Explorer. Misty veils surround waterfalls, streams, rivers, and fiords, revealing towering mountain peaks and sheltering valleys. The rough landscape is home to bottlenose dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins, and New Zealand fur seals.
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