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Ultimate Fiordland Experience

Auckland, Friday 24th September 2021 – Island Escape Cruises (NZ) Limited ® Introducing our first time ever 12 nights Ultimate Fiordland experience in 2022, hosted by Peter (PJ) Montgomery.

If your dream is to experience all of Fiordland,

this is your voyage…

 

For the first time we have created a 12 nights voyage where we will take you to all the highlights of Northern and Southern Fiordland. We thoroughly explore Pickersgill Harbour, Dusky and Breaksea Sound, Wet Jacket and Vancouver Arm before sailing north to enter Nancy, Charles, Caswell, George, Bligh before the mighty Milford Sound.

 

After an amazing scenic helicopter flight over the mountain tops you land directly on the yacht waiting for you in Doubtful Sound. Our crew will greet you with a chilled glass of champagne.

 

Peter (PJ) Montgomery, the noted NZ Americas Cup Sailing guru is hosting this inaugural departure on 1 February 2022. PJ will share some of his experiences and knowledge of these waters.

 

Prices for the 12 night Ultimate Fiordland Experience start from NZD12,950 per person based on a twin share Ocean Suite.

Island Escape Christmas

 

Leave all the stress behind and let us make your Christmas at sea one to remember on our new Christmas Holiday Voyage from Auckland to Nelson departing 19 December 2021. Imagine spending the lead up to Christmas relaxing with a glass of wine at some of New Zealand’s oldest wineries. Christmas day to be one of enjoyment, the great outdoors, luxury and over-indulging. The opportunity to discover the stunning Abel Tasman National Park and walk some of the Abel Tasman Coast Track, returning to the comfort of the brand new Island Escape at the end of a fulfilling day. These are just some of the highlights on this stunning voyage.

 

Prices for the 8 night Christmas Holiday Voyage start from NZD8950 per person, twin share in an Ocean Suite.

The Wild Kimberley Coast

 

With more than 2600 islands, cascading waterfalls, reefs and crystal-clear water, a visit to the Kimberley coastline is on many bucket lists. Explore with us the incredible nature, ancient rock art and pristine white beaches while perfecting the art of sunset drinks. The most relaxing way to experience the largely untouched Kimberley coastline is from a luxury yacht. Sit back and enjoy as the amazing landscape slip past from the comfort of a deck chair, get up close in one of our Zodiacs or take a guided hike ashore.

 

Our 12 night voyages from Broome to Broome take in all the highlights that the Kimberley region has to offer. These voyages depart from May through to September.

Prices for the 12 night voyage start from NZD14,950 per person, twin share in an Ocean Suite.

Island Escape Cruises Assurance

 

Book with Peace of Mind

  • Cancel due to Covid-19 and receive a Future Cruise Credit of monies paid, valid for 18 months from original booked sailing date (see below applicable circumstances)

Future Cruise Credit:

  • Island Escape Cruises will offer customers a Future Cruise Credit of monies paid, valid for 18 months from original booked sailing date. Full details found in our T&C.

About Island Escape Cruises

 

ISLAND ESCAPE CRUISES is a New Zealand based luxurious yacht operator with a 15-year history in operating small ship voyages in New Zealand and the remote South Pacific Islands.

 

We own 20-year permits from the Government of NZ to explore the entire World Heritage Fiordland National Park. In 2021 we got the permit to operate in Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley national parks.

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