Navigating the New Zealand Fjords

Day 44

We sailed through Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound en route to Tasmania from New Zealand. Both are in New Zealand's South Island.

"Sounds" are geologically different from fjords and not as narrow. But can be just as gorgeous! 

Our ship sailed into them quite easily, though it can be dangerous in inclement weather. Our morning sail into Milford Sound was abandoned, due to awful weather. Rough seas and strong winds have defined our trip so far! Our kind captain took as back in the evening once the weather had cleared. 

Both are stunning, but Milford Sound is the more breathtaking of the two. 

Enjoy the photos below. 

The approach into Milford Sound

Inside Milford Sound

Close-up of Stirling Falls, Milford Sound (can only be viewed from a ship or kayak)

Above: Photos of Milford Sound from the "Explorer's Lounge" outdoor deck (Deck 7) in the front of the ship

More photos of Milford Sound from 2019 below - note the ferocious clouds! 

We were allowed to watch from the bow of the boat (a rare occurrence)

A handful of photos from Doubtful Sound below

Approaching Doubtful Sound

From 2019