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Scenic Cruise to Stewart Island

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Step back in time to a slower pace of life and unwind
There are walks to isolated beaches, amazing sea birds, lots of history to hear about, visit Ulva Island bird sanctuary with a local guide pointing out a wide range of fauna and flora as well as a wide range of birdlife. You will also get to meet some of the locals and find out what it’s really like living on the island………And the fishing is fantastic too!

Your Stewart Island Cruise experience starts from your overnight accommodation in Invercargill when a local coach operator will collect you and bring you to the ferry terminal at Bluff, where you board the ferry to cross Foveaux Strait and meet up with the Affinity and her crew in Half Moon Bay where it welcomes you with its tall Blue Gum Trees.

Highlights

• An hour and a half guided bus tour of the Island, hear about Island life from the local guide.

• Explore the rock pools and walk the coastal track around Paterson Inlet.

• Scenic walk to Ackers Point, Half Moon Bay, visit an original old settlers’ cottage.

• Fish for Stewart Island “Blue Cod”, while surrounded by the large Mollymawk seabirds

• Visit an old whaler’s repair base which was used by Norwegian Antarctic Whalers

• Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary – hear the birdsong of Tuis, Bellbirds, Robins, Kakas, Keas and the rare South

• Island Saddleback. Enjoy a three-hour guided tour of Ulva Island with a local guide.

• Discover the natural beauty of Stewart Island for yourself

• Enjoy a beer or wine at New Zealand’s Southernmost Hotel

• Experience amazing sunsets and sunrises

Days 1 - 6 Exploring Stewart Island

Stewart Island a cruise that will leave you with a lifetime of memories. There are walks to isolated beaches, amazing sea birds, lots of history to hear about, visit Ulva Island bird sanctuary with a local guide pointing out a wide range of fauna and flora as well as a wide range of birdlife. You will also get to meet some of the locals and find out what it’s really like living on the island………And the fishing is fantastic too! All walks are optional, you may wish to stay on board and relax or there may be a shorter walk option that would suit you better. Please understand you are responsible for your own safety and actions during these unguided walks.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

01 May, 2024 to 06 May, 2024
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Cabin. From

$4,100 NZD pp

Accommodation is onboard the vessel in 8 cabins (twin share — bed and bunk or double bed). 3 bathrooms facilities on the main deck — separate ladie's and men’s — with a good supply of hot water.

08 May, 2024 to 13 May, 2024
Affinity

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Cabin. From

$4,100 NZD pp

15 May, 2024 to 20 May, 2024
Affinity

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$4,100 NZD pp

Affinity

Vessel Type: Small Ship

Passenger Capacity: 16

The vessel Affinity was purpose-built in Picton by Carey’s Boatyard for the type of cruising that she does. Affinity has 8 guest cabins, a comfortable lounge for dining and relaxing, and a spacious deck.

Affinity Features:

Accommodation is onboard the vessel in 8 cabins (twin share — bed and bunk or double bed).

If you are a sole passenger and require a cabin to yourself, our single supplement is available.

All cruises are fully catered and all linen is supplied.

3 bathrooms facilities on the main deck — separate ladie's and men’s — with a good supply of hot water.

Air conditioning for summer and central heating for winter.

Spacious vessel both inside and out, including a comfortable lounge area.

Lots of interesting books to read, as well as a few board games.

Easy access both on and off the vessel, with platform steps at the stern of the vessel.

4-metre inflatable tender for shore excursions and for use when divers are in the water.

Use of gumboots for on deck and going ashore.

First aid certificates held by crew members, plus an oxygen cylinder onboard.