Wild and remote, the rugged West Coast of New Zealand's South Island offers some of the country's most stunning scenery. Home to a myriad of natural wonders, including Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford sounds, the beauty of these sounds with their snow-capped peaks, lush green cliffs, and gushing waterfalls will inspire and be a standout of this region. You'll be cruising through the Fiordland National Park, which covers more than 1.2 million hectares of granite peaks, shimmering lakes, deep black fiords, and spectacular waterfalls. And the best part is, you can experience it all from the 6-star ultra-luxury comfort of Scenic Eclipse. At the south-eastern tip of the island is Dusky Sound, one of the largest fjords in New Zealand. Stretching for 40 kilometers, the spectacular sound is dotted with more than 350 small islands and is a refuge for birds and wildlife. It's accessible only by air or sea, meaning very few tourists ever get to experience its majesty. The name was given by Captain Cook, who sailed through in 1770 just as the sun was setting. Scenic Eclipse II will continue sailing onto Doubtful Sound, further north along the coast. Cook also named this one; he chose not to sail in because the entrance looked too small and so dubbed it 'doubtful'. Over the centuries, it has kept its stunning beauty well-hidden and even today remains a place of serenity. In fact, the Maori name for the sound is Patea, which means 'place of silence'. You'll get to sail nearby craggy cliffs rising from the water, looking out for bottlenose dolphins and the Fiordland crested penguin. ...
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