Guests comments

"Thanks for a wonderful trip, we really enjoyed the remarkable natural beauty the sound had to offer."
May 2007, Matthew & Alice, Adelaide Australia

"Unbelievable & Unforgetable experience."
May 2007, George & Mary Reeves, Australia

"Out of this world!!"
May 2007, Dave & Sue Cameron, Invercargill NZ

"Thankyou for the treaty with the shark, that he could be caught by me!!! Unforgetable adventure."
March 2007, Christiane Meng, Germany

"Found and been on a trip of a life time. Keep the memories of an awesome, unique day and night out in the sea forever. First time fishing for us - what good fun. Spoilt with five star cuisine and an incredibly hospitality of the multi- talented Chris! TXS."
March 2007, Corinne & Patrick, Zurich Switzerland

"I told you I would be back! Absolutely fantastic trip & will be back again when you get the next boat to christen it with more wine! Lovely welcome party with the dolphins! Still on the lookout for a deer...awesome fishing. Thanks so much Chris, Diane & Travis."
March 2007, Di De Thabrew, Chipping Warden UK

"The host with the most!! Fantastic trip, Dolphins, Crayfish, Bluecod. Excellent."
March 2007, Sena De Thabrew, Chipping Warden UK

"Thanks for the fishing experience."
March 2007, Erik & Yvonne Walraven, Netherlands

"Beautiful rainy Doubtful Sound, with loads of water falls, Thanks."
February 2007, Caroline De Grahl, Hamburg Germany

"The most beautiful scenery, splendid isolation & fantasticfun + food. An experience never forgotten."
February 2007, David & Shirley Russell, York UK

"Sublime scenery, delicious food, winderful wildlife, swimming in the sound, great fishing tutor and host. Thanks Chris - this was the best."
February 2007, Hilary & Imelda, Sydney Australia

"A great fun, relaxing adventure. Chris was a great teacher and host - Thanks! Kia Ora."
January 2006, John & Michele Weddle, Minnetonka, MN, USA

"Long after we are back in the rat race that is Aucklnad & when we are older and greyer we ill treasure the memories of this majical journey which exceeded all expectations. Thankingyou so much CXHris for making it possiable."
January 2006, David & Caroline English, Auckland, New Zealand

"Thanks for organising the brilliant contrast in weather - cold & wet turned into perfect sunshine. Brilliant wildlife - we now have photos of everything!! Best food in weeks - crayfish for breakfast, lunch and tea. Excellent trip. Thanks again - we'll be back with more wine!!
January 2007, Sam & Jill, UK\Australia

"It is the best ever trip I have done. We meet superman, Chris and a very nice couple. It will be a great 'New Year Trip' in our memory. Happy New Year."
January 2007, Sung & Lorn Wu, Taiwan

"Amazing, what a wonderful experience, what a great time, even better company. Couldn't have been better. Thanks
December 2006, Sonia & Nicolas, Spain

"Wonderful place and wonderful trip. Thanks"
December 2006, Hrefna & Siggi, Iceland

"Great"
December 2006, Sandra & Yael, Switzerland

"Mr Crayfish thanks for a Fabulous start of 2007"
New years eve December 2006, Kim & Sven, Holland

"Great to see the sounds this way, dolphins swimming, seals sunbathing, penguins looking back (who is looking at who?). Fishing was a great experience and we even caught many fish! (even sharks!!). Thanks Chris for sharing your boat and experience with us. We will recomend this trip to everyone!
November 2006, Bas and Margreet, Netherlands

"We've had the most fantastic + wonderful time! Chris is superman - he sails the boat, fishes, tour guides, cooks, housekeeps, takes photos + still has time for a laugh + a chat. A totally fabulous experience that we will never forget. A huge thanks. Slainte. (Thanks to Diane also - though working in the wings not forgotten)."
November 2006, Mary & Jez Cowley, Ireland\UK

"Thank you so much for a fantastic trip! Loved the views of falls in the rain, the big feed of crayfish, venison and cod! look out for that eel in future! all the best."
November 2006, Amy & Mike, Sydney

"Many thanks for that great trip! How time flies when having fun."
November 2006, Frank & Brigitte, Germany

"Melbourne Derek, Margaret & Peter have said it all, but I must have my sixpennith! Chris has created this experience for us, his personal input (there must be a better word!) has beenterific. We've all had a very special time."
October 2006, Pat Rumbold, Australia

"What a superb cruise this has been!! never before in my 84 years have I spent a more enjoyable time - every hour brought wonderful sights and experiences being the scenery (unparalled), Chris with his ever present energy, looking after us in so many ways with his expertise in boat handling, fishing, cooking (you name it). Thank you for all of it."
October 2006, Pat & Derek Rumbald, Melbourne Australia

"A superb trip - Rain, snow & sun in one day. NZ's very own No1 guide & operator. Well done Chris and Diane."
October 2006, Mark & Barb Mitchell, Hamilton NZ

"This was a great outing - A highlight of our vacation. Chris, you're a marvel to watch - Alone worth the price - Crayfish a bonus."
October 2006, Jody & Bob Palzer Ashland, Oregon USA

"We had a wonderful time, with great food, alot of rain and plenty of wind. The penguins were a real bonus. We will spread the word! Thank you."
September 2006, Sigrid & Robert Lekkerkerk, Netherlands

"Thank you so much for the excellent trip - it's one to remember! Cheers."
September 2006, Karen Gough, Ireland-Aussie

"We returned to Re-Earth. Majestical place. Thanks Chris - we will return."
July 2006, John & Wendy, Lower Hutt,NZ

"This trip is how we will remember NZ. Beautiful, awesome, great fishing! good weather, great company, good food - what more could we ask for. Hope to see you again and send you some customers.
June 2006, Noel & Edith, Gold Coast, Australia

"Spectacular! One of the top experiences of our lifetime! I caught a shark!!! (Yeah she did!) skinny dipping with plankton is divine! Thank you!!!! Thank you so much!!!"
May 2006, Blair & Blood, USA

"Gorgeously intense trip, for whoever reads this - go nightswimming! Sleeping on this trip is truly a waste of time"
May 2006, Roy Batist, Netherlands

"Awesome piece of NZ, great host & great cook - thanks for the taste of "Real" New Zealand. SharkHunter."
May 2006, Brett & Candy, West Australia

"Back again! Still fantastic. See you on the next one!! (2nd visit)
April 2006, Sophie, Belgium

"What a wonderful trip, such a marvelous host\cook\captain. We'll be back so Ash can catch his blue cod! You and your family are welcome to visit us anytime. Magical journey!!."
"Chris, if you and Diane can't visit us send over your sons. I'll take them skiing in the rockies. I'll get that blue cod next time."
April 2006, Victoria & Ash, Colorado

"Hey guys as always a pleasure - I take everything with me as I leave - thanks for being you and sharing with me the deep, the fun and most of all 'surfer boy'."
April 2006, the one and only KAZ, Ireland

"Can we stay here..? Amazing trip - couldn't be better. Great weather, great views. Chris you are an excellent cook and host. Thank you for a fun time fishing experience & pointing out deers on the mountains. Susanne says thanks for the chance to steer the boat and for the loan of your camera, as well. Thank you."
April 2006, Gitte & Susanne, Denmark

"Best birthday yet. Cheers Chris."
March 2006, Mark Wright

"Thank you Chris for the great effort to make our hunting & fishing on Flyer very enjoyable - a true Kiwi experience."
March 2006, Ian & Elinor, UK

"Thanks Chris, great trip, with the biggest octopus I've ever seen. Awesome trip - discovered a part of our own country that we'd only heard about - best holiday ever!"
March 2006, Lesley & Nick Coppell, Nelson NZ

"Just wonderful! not enough words existing to really describe the beauty of the trip, Thanks Chris."
March 2006, Daniela & Markus, Berlin Germany

"Absolutely the highlight of our trip to NZ or any trip we've taken anywhere!! We feel so fortunate to have been here with Chris. A great group of people & perfect weather!! the food was amazing, catching crays and fish! Chris we can't thank you enough!!! we'll recommend you to everyone. Cheers."
March 2006, Barbara & Bill Baker, Washington USA

"Magestic - Stunning - Beautiful Weather - Good Fishing. Thanks Chris."
March 2006, John Cotton, UK

"Chris you have a excellent office, but that doesn't stop you from working hard."
February 2006, Sean, Australia

"A most wonderful 24hrs in al respects - heaven on earth!"
February 2006, Pat & Geraldine, Ireland

"We wanted to do something spectacular and we did with you! Masha donki!!!"
February 2006, Kodic & Kurt, Holland

"Chris & Diane, thankyou both for this impressing and great trip in familar atmosphere in the middle of fantastic nature!! We enjoyed this part of our honeymoon specially."
February 2006, Ester & Stephan, Switzerland

"As most have said before, a most wonderful trip, a memory that will last forever."
February 2006, Alison, UK

"Nice Shark!!!! Thanks."
February 2006, Benny & Susanne, Holland

"What a great 24hours! Unbelievable fishing, food, weather, scenery, wildlife including Chris. Thanks Chris we loved it all."
February 2006, Keven & Louise McDermott, Ireland

"We got everything in one package. Definately the best trip to do."
February 2006, Marc & Judith, Netherlands

"I could start by saying the trip was magic, then rave on & on filling page after page with details, but really, pure magic. Many many thanks. UNGLAUBLICH (look it up)."
January 2006, Richard, Kiwi in Australia

"Doubtful Sound runs very deep! .... into the mystic."
January 2006, Chris, Canada

"You are marvelous."
January 2006, Elinor & Karsten, Holland

"A picture perfect paradise."
January 2006, A De Coster, France

"Fabbo!"
January 2006, Tim, USA

"Excellent Dude! even in the rain."
January 2006, Jose, Canada

"More than I could have wished for."
January 2006, Chasity, USA

"The best New Years ever."
January 2006, Martin, Germany

"This beats Milford easily, a New Years never to forget."
January 2006, Margriet & Rita, Holland

"A piece of paradise."
December 2005, Mirijtm, Netherlands

"For a 'wee' bit of time we shared tranquility."
December 2005, Kadota family, USA

"We could have stayed forever."
December 2005, Naomi & Neil, UK

"8th wonder of the world - best christmas gift."
December 2005, Jake & Michelle, NZ

"Won't Chris take us out for a month or two next time? We loved it."
December 2005, Bill & Melissa Mauro, USA

"To get to your boat we made a detour of 250km. It was worth every kilometre."
November 2005, Roland & Marlie, The Hague - Holland

"Thanking you Chris, a truly extraordinary experience - sheesh - to see Doubtful Sound would make a believer out of an athiest - holy cow."
November 2005, Jim & Elizabeth Cupit, Aspen - USA

"There are no words to describe this experience."
November 2005, Sophie, Belgium

"Fantastic, thanks soo much not enough words to describe how fantastic, and awesome. Would do it again in a heartbeat."
November 2005, Yvaan (charlie) & Joy Adams, NZ

"Wow, I knew it would be great but this far exceeded our expectations. The fishing trip of a lifetime, with fantastic food & amazing company. Top skipper too!"
November 2005, Barrie & Sandi Smith, Bribie Island - Australia

"I didn't propose to my girlfriend here, but I wish I had! amazing trip. Thanks Chris."
October 2005, Jeff Wall & Katie Haun, Washington DC

"The most beautiful place to propose to your girlfriend, which I did!!! (and lucky for me she said YES) thnak you Chris and Diane for this wonderful trip. It was a beautiful experience."
October 2005, Eric Spsma & Marita Vaucica, Amsterdam - Holland

"The best experience we've had, wonderful kiwi at its's best, all due to the unique Chris, who's never tired, always smiling 'merry go round' guy, thanks."
October 2005 Ronit & Adrian Shenar, Israel

"Thanks Chris - unforgettable trip to Dusky Sound etc - what else can we say?"
September 2005, Jack Frizzell and his 40th birthday team, NZ

"The best boat trip I've ever been on - the view serenity, company and food all fantastic!!!"
August 2005, Dan stolberg, Brisbane - QLD - Australia

" A magnificent trip and the weather Gods were kind."
May 2005, Jennie, Udo and Katrua Beneke, NZ

"Great cooking, beer, fishing & swimming, thanks."
April 2005, Teresa & Chris, UK

"Chris thanks for a fab day (and night)'you're a real hard case!' Fab fishing, fab views, fab food, fab company - just great."
April 2005, Helen & Janine, London UK

"I am already looking forward to lunch again. Thank you so much for a wonderful time. We will be back."
March 2005, Friedel & Sasha Hobrucker Berchtesgaden, Vancouver, San Francisco

"Truely wonderful, you need to be patented in the IK Chris, how do you do it all? I don't know! everything has been great. Your second skipper Sue."
March 2005, Sue Witherden, UK

"After 3 weeks of travelling as newlyweds in NZ, we finally had our breath taken away. Beautiful scenery & tons of fish. Thanks.
March 2005, Mark & Meghan Baldwin, USA

"What a special place on earth the 'Fjiordland' of yours, Chris! You are a man of many many talents with a grand zest for living! Jim and I will always remember this experience as the best of our many adventures in kiwiland.... I feel especially fortunate to have been the 'sole fisherperson' to have caught a fish and 'lassoed' another on the same line bu his tail!!! once again, many thanks for the memories and fond comaraderie - we expect to see you & Diane in Missouri in the near future! Cheers to you both"
March 2005, Jim & Kathryn Downard, USA

"I caught a shark! Amazing experience, thanks for all."
February 2005 Sybille, Germany

"A wonderful trip, all the more memorable for the earthquake. 5.2 on the Richter scale. Good food, fun fishing, brilliant 'Captain Chris'
February 2005, Jude & Peter, London

"Words can't describe this experience, Beyond our woldest dreams, Thanks Chris."
February 2005, Pete & Margaret Bryan, Devon England

"Absolutely Outstanding A++++, Thanks Chris."
February 2005 Tony & Marian Bryan, Hudson MA, USA

"Superb trip - there is no substitute for someone who both knows and loves what he does - top quality Chris."
February 2005, Tom Chapman, UK

"We loved it! thanks for the beautiful experience."
January 2005, Ute & Angela, Berlin Germany

"Just sweat as.....Chris has life sorted! Thanks for a superb trip, Fab food & lots of smiles."
January 2005, David Forbes, Bristol UK

"After 3 trips to New Zealand spanning almiost 30 yrs, we have discovered "Serendipity" - why so late? Beautiful weather disspate pessimist's predictions."
January 2005, Noelene & Mike King,

"Peaceful cruise with delicious Seafood, Thanks."
January 2005 Kurt, Switzerland

"Wonderful to see a Kiwi showing the world "our best", Well done Chris"
January 2005, David, Pip, Sam & Tom Barker, NZ

"What a beautiful way to spend Christmas! Thanks for a fantastic trip, fishing & the dolphins."
December 2004, Sari & PJ, Toronto Canada

"Chris & Diane - Thank you for this magical experience the waterfalls were amazing - thanks to the rain. Chris, you are a great host - so informative, great Captain & fantastic chef! Dolphin experience is a definite hightlight of our 12 month trip. We weill tell everyone about "The Flyer", & the 5* experience. Thanks again for such amazing memories to reflect on. Happy Holidays."
December 2004 Lisa & John, Northhampton England

"Best trip of our lives."
December 2004, Pamela & Brett Harrison, Fiordland Promotion winners NZ

"Chairs up on the top deck thanks Chris"
December 2004, Paige Toomer, ChCh New Zealand

"A chef with his own boat - best resturant MV FLYER."
December 2004, Lisa Sadler, Te Anau NZ

"A superb way to get an intimate, personalized glimpse of this georgous piece of New Zealand. The dolphins playing in the wake of the boat was a highlight, and, of course all the drama of the capture of the Mako Shark made for some extra excitement. Thankyou for the fishing, the lovely supper & for just being your sweet self Chris. We had a wonderful time on the Flyer."
November 2004, Carolyn & Judy, Minneapolse Minnesotta, USA

"This is going to enter our list of Fabulous Top 10 trips across the world. Open water & big waves were the biggest fun. Poor Chris, still has to wait for a complaint. We can't find him one. Fantastic trip."
November 2004 Micha Bonn, Thailand

"Being under the waterfall was amazing"
November 2004, Michelle, OZ

"AWESOME! very happy honeymooners!"
"Ten foot tall and bullet proof is right - Thanks"
November 2004, Becca & Peter Dautermann, San Francisco

"We can't say enough good things about our trip aboard "flyer". Beautiful scenery, amazing food, fantastic wildlife. 83knots of wind takes some beating, fairly scary actually, and a real wild ride. Chris is a star and the perfect host. Thank you so much. We'll be spreading the word- and hope to be back some time!! XX"
November 2004, Rebekah & Michael Aiston, South Africa

"Fiordland in the rain at it's best! Great thanks to Chris for the delicious food & wonderful sights!! Looking forward to returning with the dive gear."
October 2004, Tim & Christi Doyl, Monterey,CA

"A BIG thankyou to Chris & Diane for a memorable experience, our trip has been exceptional, yesterday all that we did and were lucky to see, great fun catching our supper (not the venison we didn't catch that) and the dilphins this morning, the beautiful misty views and the big one that got away. You deserve a write up in the best of guide books. Good luck & our best wishes to you both."
October 2004, Hellen & Alan Thacker, Buckinghamshire England

"A truly wonderful experience to be able to explore this wilderness in a great boat with a great skipper & food. Hope to come back for longer!"
October 2004, Simon & Lisa Hein, South Australia

"What a great day, full of surprises, sighting seals, penguins, oyster birds, crayfish. You turned it on for us, thank you Chris!"
October 2004, Lyn & Garry Gillies, New South Wales, Australia

"I caught a blue cod and a gropher as well as some bait! We woke up to the first snow of winter! Shags were awesome, the bird variety, that is!!! Dolphins say no more!!! Crayfish for linch, venision 4 tea - you are an excellent cook - rather chef Chris. You could never have appreciated the tranquility of this place with 70 other people around you."
March 2004, Julie & Dave, NZ (ex UK)

"Nature in his misty glory, fishing 4 the first time, delicious meal, dolfins....loved it."
March 2004, Fin, Belgium

"Thanks a lot for the unforgettable, beautiful trip. Best food in the world, great fishing and spectacular dolphins! We'll never forget."
March 2004, Chantal & Theo, Holland

""Chris, Thanks so much for the most fantastic trip! It has made our trip to NZ even more wonderful! You have a wonderful and personal trip to offer people and you should never alter the experience! Thanks again for making our honeymoon even more special and unforgetable."
February 2004, Leisa & Claudio (the newly weds), UK

"Outstanding experience with the best crayfish we had, great skipper will highly recommend this trip."
February 2004, Renate & Gerhard Henkel, Germany

"Chris brought a new meaning to Captain Cook!!!! came on recomendation from 4 Aussies Thanks."
February 2004, Shirley & John Lewer, England

"The real New Zealand with an unreal guy! Best holiday we have ever been on! Many thanks Chris."
December 2003, Scott & Michelle Parkin, UK