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    Cruises to Dusky Sound

    Sea Entry into Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park, in the South Island of New Zealand (Photo: Barnes Ian/Shutterstock)
    Sea Entry into Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park, in the South Island of New Zealand (Photo: Barnes Ian/Shutterstock)

    About Dusky Sound

    Follow the route once traveled by explorer Captain Cook, who discovered Dusky Sound in 1773 on his famous first voyage to New Zealand. A scenic sailing through the sound, which is located in Fiordland National Park, yields dramatic and unforgettable landscapes of deep blue waters and emerald islands.

    There are hundreds of islands dotting the shimmering waters of this spectacular glacier-carved fjord, which is the longest in Fiordland National Park. You'll likely spot bottlenose dolphins frolicking in the waters, as well as seals and a variety of seabirds.

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    DAY 1: Sydney

    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Cruise Line:
    Norwegian Cruise Line
    2144 Ship Reviews
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    DAY 1: Auckland

    10 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Celebrity Cruises
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    DAY 1: Auckland

    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Norwegian Cruise Line
    2144 Ship Reviews
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    DAY 1: Sydney

    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound ...
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Eden, Burnie ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Norwegian Cruise Line
    2144 Ship Reviews
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Cruise Line:
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    13 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Hobart, Milford Sound ...
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Hobart, Milford Sound ...
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    Celebrity Cruises
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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Milford Fjord, Doubtful Sound ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
    662 Ship Reviews
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Milford Fjord, Doubtful Sound ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
    662 Ship Reviews
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    9 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Milford Fjord, Doubtful Sound ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
    662 Ship Reviews
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Tauranga, Napier ...
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    11 Night
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    14 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Paihia, Tauranga ...
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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Melbourne
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    Picton, Wellington ...
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    12 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Auckland
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    Tauranga, Picton ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Celebrity Cruises
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    10 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Milford Fjord, Doubtful Sound ...
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    Royal Caribbean International
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    14 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Eden, Melbourne ...
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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
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    Eden, Milford Sound ...
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    Celebrity Cruises
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    14 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    18 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Perth
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    Esperance, Adelaide ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Visiting:
    Milford Fjord, Doubtful Sound ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
    478 Ship Reviews
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    11 Night
    Cruise to Dusky Sound

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    Sydney
    Visiting:
    Picton, Napier ...
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    Cruise Line:
    Royal Caribbean International
    1679 Ship Reviews
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    More about Dusky Sound

    Why go to Dusky Sound?

    Pros:

    This is a wild and pristine cruise destination.

    Cons:

    Insects are aplenty, so bring bug spray.

    Bottom Line:

    Dusky Sound is a spectacular, remote fjord where you can spot unique species of wildlife.

    Dusky Sound Cruise Reviews

    Celebrity Solstice
    2157 Total Reviews
    whitbob
    Sail Date: Feb 2020
    We cruised Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds. The morning was a bit rained, but the weather kept improving, and by the time we were leaving Doubtful Sound the sun was out, and the visibility in Milford was... Read More
    Celebrity Solstice
    2157 Total Reviews
    SteamboatWillie118
    Sail Date: Nov 2019
    Magical! Watched from the bow, they gave us blankets and hot chocolate and head phones. Wow it was ..cold..!!! At the first rain shower, most went inside and we had the bow to ourselves. Worth the whole cruise!!... Read More
    Celebrity Solstice
    2157 Total Reviews
    2Joneses
    Sail Date: Oct 2019
    Milford Sound was amazing!!! Wake up early to see the sail in! The Doubtful and Dusky Sounds were very nice but watch out for sand fleas!... Read More
    Ovation of the Seas
    662 Total Reviews
    darkpelagic
    Sail Date: Mar 2019
    Travelling through the Sounds was great but Milford Sound was the real highlight. I've been through the Norwegian fjords too ... Mildford Sound is every bit as beautiful. Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound were also... Read More

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