Milford Sound Cruise: Glacier-Carved Cliffs, Comfort, & Local Knowledge

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound on a comfortable cruise. Marvel at the glacier-carved cliffs, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and learn from knowledgeable local guides.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Milford Sound - Step aboard our magnificent three deck catamarans, and enjoy a scenic cruise along spectacular Milford Sound.
    Get up close and personal with the fiord’s towering mountains, sheer cliffs and hanging valleys as the boat hugs the edges of the fiord throughout the two hour cruise. Feel the spray from the waterfalls that cascade from an…
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Enjoy uninterrupted views of glacier-carved cliffs on your Milford Sound cruise aboard mdoern, spacious and comfortable catamarans.
With spacious seating indoors, an open sun deck up top and a covered deck at the rear, your cruise comfort is guaranteed.
Visit the onboard Café Bar for an array of substantial hot and cold snacks, or simply savour a local…

Location
Pure Milford, Milford Sound
Milford Sound Highway
Pure Milford desk is on the right hand side as you enter the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Davidhf1991zj
Jan 13, 2025
Magnificent - I was here 45 years ago and memories have not diminished over time. It is breathtaking and utterly wondrous to behold . Words cannot do it justice. But it’s unbelievably busy with very over crowded car parks. I would recommend the coach package BUT DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO GO
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Liana_s
Jan 13, 2025
Highly recommend this, good value for money - Highly recommend the early morning cruise, a lot less people, still, calm and clear weather so worth the early start. We were very privileged to see a large pod of dusky dolphins feeding as well as rock sausages (seals) basking in the sun. Commentary was fantastic funny and informative.
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Abby
Jan 11, 2025
Stunning cruise !! Exceptional crew !! - Wonderful, once in a lifetime experience. Even though we went during peak holiday time, the boat didn’t feel over crowded with plenty of space to stretch out across multiple levels + top scenic deck. Complimentary tea and coffee on board and nice selection of food + beverages to purchase. The crew really made the cruise special. They were educational and hilarious ! My 6 year old sons first tooth fell out during our cruise which they must of got wind of and called him over the loud speaker to come down wheel house to collect his surprise from the tooth fairy !! They also let him steer the ship and his sister helper out too !!
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Scottae3637re
Jan 7, 2025
A very enjoyable day. - The scenery was fantastic with us luckily having a perfect day weather wise. The crew were very friendly and helpful. One crew member highlighted to my daughter to move to the other side of the boat for a better view of dolphins. The desk crew in the terminal were also friendly and helpful with the whole process being seamless and stress free.
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Stephanie_q
Jan 4, 2025
Beautiful, but get there very early. - Make sure you get there way before departure to find parking, pay for it, walk to the Pure Milford counter to redeem your entry cards. Other then that, STUNNING.
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Amarinder_s
Dec 31, 2024
Must do in Milford Sound - Great views of the waterfalls and the boat was nice clean and nit crowded.Staff was super nice and the captain had a really good knowledge and sense of humour.
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Davela9463fk
Dec 30, 2024
Michael from Milford Sound Cruises is the best! - Michael, you’re a total rock star! You went above and beyond to make sure our family had an absolutely amazing time with Milford Sound Cruises. From understanding our problem to the solution, you made our worries disappear. I'm so glad you joined us for a lovely lunch time chat too. Huge thanks, Michael, for making our Milford Sound adventure everything we dreamed of. You’re the best!
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Amu2
Dec 29, 2024
Fabulous "Pure Milford" - Book the cruise through Viator, on the Christmas Day. I didn't know about any of the different cruise companies however went along with the "Pure Milford" which showed availability in the viator site. We had the 9:30 am early Cruise and it was fantastic. It was a large vessel named "Maiden of Milford" which had a huge upper deck with 360 degree view. Perhaps it being the Christmas day there were not many people. We had about 14 passengers plus 4 crew members. It felt like we hired a private boat for ourselves. Crew members are all very friendly and the captain had a good sense of humour. Milford sound itself is serene: perhaps the most beautiful landscape you would see in your lifetime. We were lucky to see a group of dolphins and several New Zealand seals along the way
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Kithsiri_m
Dec 29, 2024
"Pure Milford"- Fabulous - Book the cruise through Viator, on the Christmas Day. I didn't know about any of the different cruise companies however went along with the "Pure Milford" which showed availability in the viator site. We had the 9:30 am early Cruise and it was fantastic. It was a large vessel named "Maiden of Milford" which had a huge upper deck with 360 degree view. Perhaps it being the Christmas day there were not many people. We had about 14 passengers plus 4 crew members. It felt like we hired a private boat for ourselves. Crew members are all very friendly and the captain had a good sense of humour. Milford sound itself is serene: perhaps the most beautiful landscape you would see in your lifetime. We were lucky to see a group of dolphins and several New Zealand seals along the way
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810kittyp
Jan 7, 2025
Hide your cakes from Koro John 😂 - The cruise was fantastic. The staff were friendly and provided plenty of humour. We were unable to have a hot lunch as there were only limited options available. Recommend taking your own lunch or pre-book it. Free Hot coffee tea & chocolate available on board. Toilets on board were very clean. Plenty of seating indoors & lots of spots on top for photo opportunities. We would love to thank Koro John & all the staff for making our cruise memorable.
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