Fiordland National Park Cruises

Located in the southwest of New Zealand‘s South Island, Fiordland National Park attracts over half a million tourists every year. These are just some of the reasons why:

• Alpine lakes
• Dense forests
• Towering mountains
• Glaciers
• Unique native flora and fauna

Fiordland’s landscapes are vast, wild and challenging for human exploration, making cruising one of the best ways to discover what this spectacularly scenic region has to offer. The national park’s 1.2 million hectares are protected by the country’s Department of Conservation.

The Best Time to Cruise to Fiordland National Park

Whatever time of year you go with for your cruise holiday to the Fiordland National Park, be prepared for rain and ever-changing weather conditions. A couple of days without rain is considered a draught around here. The good news is that the rain makes the waterfalls tumble, thus, making the scenery even better.

Generally speaking, the summer months of December to February are best to visit, here is why:

• – Days are at their longest
• – Rain and wind are at their least frequent
• – Temperatures go up to 30℃
• – You can enjoy a swim in local waters

Things to Do in Fiordland National Park

The region is full of incredible sights and experiences and is perfect for nature lovers. Here is our top list of things to do and see in the Fiordland National Park:

• Meet and feed or even go for a walk with alpacas at the Kepler Mountain View Alpaca Farm
• There is a hiking track to suit every ability, one of the most popular day walks is the one starting from Te Anau
• Relax on a beach and swim in beautiful surroundings, go with the kids-friendly Blue Gum Point and the Pontoon or the very scenic Frasers Beach in Manapouri

Top Cruise Lines

Fiordland National Park is frequented by some of the most reputable cruise lines and heaps of their itineraries set sail at a home port in Australia. Check out some of these:

• Princess cruises to Fiordland National Park
• Cunard cruises to Fiordland National Park
• Carnival Australia cruises to Fiordland National Park
• Seabourn cruises to Fiordland National Park
• Holland America cruises to Fiordland National Park