Read what our clients have to say about us.

Clive Geddes Queenstown & Canterbury - Charter March 2012
Good afternoon Derek and Anna,
On behalf of us all thanks very much for making our trip much more than a "charter". We all enjoyed your company, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for Dusky Sound and Anna your cooking was exceptional.
After five days in the most special place in NZ its been a bit of a jolt coming back to traffic noise, e mails, phones and the trappings of so called "civilization" ..
Robert is putting together the best of his photo's and we will send those to you .
Best regards
clivegeddes@xtra.co.nz

TJ & Don McConchie Canterbury- Charter Feb 2012
......We had a truly wonderful time with you. For me, the scenery and the people you go with influence the experience so much and it was right up there. You guys have got the x-factor in customer service, but in a laid back way, so when we recommend the trip we will be telling people to book when you are on, although I am sure your other crew is great as well

Mike Verkuylen Whangarei- Charter Feb 2012.
We were all amazed by the scenery, fishing, diving, hunting etc.........Derek fantastic time had by all. Thank you. Pete the skipper was great, he communicated the options and asked what we wanted to do and was great company. Pete the chef (we started calling him Petit to avoid any confusion with the bigger Pete) looked after us very well,......................we ate superbly. The helicopter flights were incredible. A most memorable trip.
Pass on our thanks to all concerned.

Tony Southall Wellington - Charter April 2011
Derek,Anna,Greg.
Everyone just raved about our trip and we all can't thank you enough for the fantastic time we all enjoyed on Pembroke. The food produced by Anna was amazing and Derek, you were the perfect skipper/ host.
All in all 10 out of 10.Thankyou for providing us with such an unforgettable experience.. We will be back!
We wish you all the very best
Kind Regards
Tony
tony.southall@gibsonsheat.com

Prudence Charter Feb
"Derek, I just want to thank you and Danny once again for helping us have such an unforgettable trip. The scenery was like nothing we have ever imagined. Kayaking among a pod of dolphins, diving for cray and scallops, fishing off a Kayak with seals 20 feet away on a rock...these are images that will last a lifetime. The camaraderie both you and Danny offered simply accented the trip even more. The food, drink, and company was magnificent and the quality of the meals was totally unexpected. I will forever be hooked on blue cod.
All the best and tell Danny we all said thanks"
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Nick Frame Charter March
Hi Derek,
Thanks to the crew of the 'MV Pembroke' (Pete and Sonya) for a sensational trip.
Diving in Dusky Sound has been a life long ambition for a few of the guys.
We all had a fantastic couple of days collecting crays, scallops and catching the odd blue cod.
See you again soon!
Check out the video we put together. Click here
Nick Frame
Release NZ

Mike Davis Charter - December
"I have been on more than a dozen dive charters in Fiordland over nearly two
decades with a variety of vessels and skippers. These are always magical
trips, how could they not be in such a fabulous part of the world. Of all of
them, I have always loved being on the MV Pembroke the most, knowing it
through several owners & skippers. Of these, Derek is unquestionably the
best - it is a pleasure to be in his company and his skills as a boatman and
knowledge of Fiordland lend one complete confidence that every trip will be
a memorable and happy experience (whatever the weather!). Mike Davis - Christchurch"

Hamish Carswell - Gore
I have been very fortunate to have been on board 4 M.V. Pembroke charters over the past 3 years. Derek & Greg are superb hosts that share an in depth knowledge of the Fiordland environment, it’s rich history and ecology. Our charter groups have always had a number of scuba divers and hunters on board, and all have thoroughly enjoyed their trips. Derek’s experience as a dive master and Greg’s knowledge of every nook and cranny in Fiordland both reassure and certainly enhance trips into this fantastic environment. The Pembroke’s on board chef has treated us with many culinary delights, often with local delicacies providing an exceptional dining experience. I can thoroughly recommend Fiordland Charters to anyone wishing to experience the magic of Fiordland.
Hamish Carswell - hamish.grevillia@xtra.co.nz

Cam Reed - Queenstown - Charter March
If you are looking for the mecca of fishing, diving, hunting and relaxing in one of the most beautiful parts of the world…..then you can’t beat a few days on the MV Pembroke. Dusky Sound has got to be seen to be believed…..whatever the weather!!! Throw in the hospitality shown by Derek and his crew and you will struggle to find a better trip away.
Click here and you'll see what I mean!!
Cheers mate - cameron.reed@raywhite.com

Tim Wilkinson - Canterbury
"We keep going back, Derek and Greg offer us a customized diving, fishing and hunting experience aboard Pembroke. Personally to experience the underwater world of Fiordland is simply stunning, dining on the underwater food that fills the catch bag often can be surpassed by the sheer beauty of what lies trapped beneath the fresh water layer.
Having a skipper laid back as Derek makes our trip enjoyable, telling a yarn or two over an orange juice! to the mouth watering culinary delights. From the infamous stag roars late at night to the groans of a slightly sore head in the morning, its all great stuff.
Thanks to the team at Fiordland Charters we will be back."