Discover Fiordland Onboard

SEA Fiordland, are specialists in private boat charters and scheduled shared experience cruises. Explore Fiordland onboard our crewed vessel to discover untouched New Zealand nature, and the natural resources within. Specialists in fishing, hunting, nature and diving trips in Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand.

The Vessel

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Get to Know SEA Fiordland

Southern Epic Adventures was created with the purpose of providing a quality, educational, and epic adventures in a stunning world-class remote frontier that are both safe and comfortable.

To do this, they organise, plan, and facilitate unique bucket list adventures in a stunning remote locations tailored to meet the adventures dreamt up by guests.

"We are aware of the privilege of operating in the environment we do with so much on offer, and we cannot wait to share this with you." Emma Morgan, SEA Fiordland Co-Owner.

The Owners

Clint and Emma are the proud new operators of SEA Fiordland (formerly Cruise Fiordland).

With a love of nature in their blood, both Clint and Emma fizz for the outdoor environment. Clint grew up on an island, so the ocean has always been close to his heart.

As a family, Clint, Emma and their two boys have spent much of their time exploring South Islands West Coast hunting, fishing, diving, surfing, snorkeling and 4-wheel driving.

Prior to taking over, Clint and Emma ran a very successful building company together, specialising in High Performance and Energy Efficient homes, becoming leaders in this field.

Emma continues to run this business along with managing the SEA Fiordland office, while Clint is at the forefront of SEA Fiordland taking you on your next epic adventure.

Private Charters

Owners of Fiordland boat charter company

Destinations

Experience Natural New Zealand

MV Tasman Explorer ventures into Dusky Sound, Breaksea Sound, Preservation Inlet, Chalky Inlet and other surrounding areas in Fiordland and around Stewart Island.

These exclusive boat charters cater for friends, families, corporate groups, work colleagues and specific interest adventurers.

Fiordland is inaccessible by road. The only way to get there is by walking, flying or by boat; for this reason, it is only experienced by a privileged few.

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Meet the Crew

While the remote wilderness, the scenery and wildlife in Fiordland make for a majestic setting, it is our passionate crew who are at the forefront of this unforgettable experience.

Crew

Captain & Owner

Clint Gollop

Managing director and skipper Clint has always had a love of the ocean in his blood, especially within the Fiordland region.With his expertise and knowledge, Clint is passionate about sharing Fiordland adventures with those who appreciate such a natural and wild part of New Zealand.

Clint has a lifetime of experience on and under New Zealand's waters.

He became familiar with the southwest corner playground of Fiords, coves, rivers, and bays has the privilege of sharing Fiordland's most precious corners and stories with a select few.

Captain

Jason Hoggard

Jason has been working and enjoying the ocean for most of his life, travelling around most of our country, from Three Kings in the North to Auckland islands in the Southern Ocean.

He has enjoyed many voyages through Oceania.

As a commercial Skipper and Dive Instructor, Jason has skippered various vessels, introducing guests to interesting locations including the Bay of Islands, Marlborough Sounds, Fiordland, and Rakiura (Stewart Island). He maximizes time in near-unreachable locations that offer unique experiences and unforgettable destinations.

Operations & Owner

Emma Morgan

Emma is our land-based contact.

She works behind the scenes on the logistics and planning of each adventure and is the main point of contact for all guest enquiries.

She is approachable, tells us communication is key in life and she will quite often meet and greet you before or after your trip at the hanger or wharf.

In amongst all she does for SEA Fiordland, she is also the Project Manager of their building company and a busy mother to Clint and Emma’s two teenage sons.