Cruise Milford NZ: Top-Rated Boutique Cruise Experience in New Zealand

Experience the top-rated boutique cruise in New Zealand at Cruise Milford NZ. Enjoy an uncrowded small boat cruise on Milford Sound, with luxury seating and exceptional customer service. Get up close to seals, dolphins, and penguins in their natural habitat.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Milford Sound - The best thing about Milford Sound Cruises is that the weather doesn’t matter! On a sunny day, it is beautiful and on a wet day it is spectacular! Fiordland has some of the worlds highest waterfalls and they are a popular feature of Milford Sound. In all weather, you will see water cascading down massive cliffs into the sea….
What's Included
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, and biscuits on all sailings
What's Not Included
  • No food sold on-board the cruise
  • Parking fee- $10 per hour (Payment can be made at the parking stations on site with card only).
Additional Information

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand.
Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the “local” way. We limit passenger numbers on all cruises to half of the boats capacity (capacity 150 passengers) to guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience.
Let us show you our backyard on this once in a lifetime…

Location
Cruise Milford
Milford Sound Highway
Cruise Departure Point: Cruise Milford NZ counter(second counter on the left) Address: Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford Sound, Fiordland Paid Car park-10 minute walk/free car park-40 minute walk to the Milford Sound Terminal Dates: Every day of the year (excluding Christmas Day: 25 December)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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394nicw
Dec 8, 2024
Stunning scenery and wild animal spotting - This cruise was great for those wanting to spot the wildlife. Our captain stopped close to the seals on the rocks and spent some time in the cove where we saw a couple of penguins. We then got up close to one of the waterfalls which our family loved. Then there’s the view, absolutely stunning!
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U1692cfmarkr
Dec 7, 2024
Wonderful small boat cruise - Great small boat tour with friendly staff and good commentary from the captain. The views were amazing and we were luckily enough to see a penguin.
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Trail12750680820
Dec 6, 2024
Cruise Milford - a small perfectly formed experience - Excellent experience. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The captain of the cruise provided interesting commentary that was relevant and not too intrusive. We loved the more intimate feeling of the small boat compared to other boats in the harbour. The best things really do come in small packages.
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Jessicam10446
Dec 6, 2024
Amazing views - The views were amazing. Got a little wet along the way as expected. Really good experience. Definitely recommend to anyone coming to New Zealand
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Catherinepe8957uw
Dec 5, 2024
Couple's adventure to Milford Sound - When considering Milford sound, we wanted to get more local insight on the history of the area, the natural beauty, and where to stop, and Cruise Milford did not disappoint! Our guide and driver Jason greeted us right on time with a welcome and we were off on an incredible adventure! He was so knowledgeable and made sure we saw all the sights and got all the photos. Our group was just the right size and the boat was truly the goldilocks size based on the others we saw touring. The packed lunch was also a delish surprise we forgot we booked and was a great break on the boat. Don't forget to take a shower in sterling falls if they offer: it was an experience we'll never forget!
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Dalensue
Dec 3, 2024
Excellent trip even in torrential rain!! - We had an excellent day with Cruise Milford, and Tanya our tour guide really looked after us, even though 'Mother Nature' couldn't make her mind up what to do, it started very windy and we finished up with torrential rain. Tanya kept us entertained all day and never stopped smiling, the home baking at the tea stop was a pleasant surprise, even providing gluten free. Apart from being wet through the additional waterfalls were a bonus
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Cecilia
Dec 3, 2024
Beautiful cruise, 10/10 - Wonderful tour on a smaller boat than others in the harbor which allowed us plenty of room outside and places to sit. The captain was knowledge and got us right up to close to the sights. It was an absolutely beautiful day and I would recommend this tour.
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Alicia_f
Dec 2, 2024
Nicer than the larger... - Nicer than the larger commercial boats with a more personal feel. Great commentary and service. Definitely the preferred option.
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P8051kndonnat
Dec 2, 2024
Smaller is better! - From start to finish the Cruise Milford crew were friendly and professional. It was great going on a smaller but very comfortable vessel because there was enough space for everyone on the top deck to comfortably see the amazing views. There was plenty of comfortable seating at table in the inside area where the complementary tea, coffee and biscuits were. Craig (the skipper) and Lauren (I think that was her name) were both very knowledgeable and welcoming. The day was stunning! Just allow plenty of time to get from the carpark around to the terminal as it's a bit of a walk.
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Richard_m
Dec 2, 2024
Milford Sount cruise - Small boat able to get close to waterfalls and wildlife. Crew were very informative. Back deck speaker made commentary unclear
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