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Milford Sound Cruise: Nature's Eighth Wonder
4.4
189 Ratings
Milford Sound
Embark on a breathtaking Milford Sound cruise and witness towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and abundant marine life. Discover the magic of this eighth natural wonder of the world.
Embark on a breathtaking Milford Sound cruise and witness towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and abundant marine life. Discover the magic of this eighth natural wonder of the world.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre - Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre - Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
What's Included
- Sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound for up to 2 hours
- Live commentary provided by the skipper
- Multi-lingual app for cruise commentary
- FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound for up to 2 hours
- Live commentary provided by the skipper
- Multi-lingual app for cruise commentary
- FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers
- Lunch (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.
Additional Information
Experience the natural beauty of Milford Sound aboard our spacious, specially designed catamarans. Enjoy ample space to explore, with stunning views from our outdoor viewing decks or comfortable interior cabins.
Get up close to the renowned waterfalls and majestic cliffs of Milford Sound, accompanied by expert commentary that provides fascinating…
Experience the natural beauty of Milford Sound aboard our spacious, specially designed catamarans. Enjoy ample space to explore, with stunning views from our outdoor viewing decks or comfortable interior cabins.
Get up close to the renowned waterfalls and majestic cliffs of Milford Sound, accompanied by expert commentary that provides fascinating insights into the local wildlife and geological features. Download our complimentary app for commentary available in eight languages.
Choose from options to pre-order a freshly prepared picnic lunch or enjoy the To Kai buffet on selected departures. With over 70 years of expertise, we offer unforgettable journeys in this breathtaking landscape, ensuring a premium experience for everyone.
- All passengers please advise country of origin at the time of booking
- Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour. Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the main carpark to the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal. This walk is approximately 30 minutes in duration, so additional time will need to be allocated in order to do this comfortably and arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to your cruise for check-in.
Location
Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(189 Ratings)
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Brian_kathy_chandler
Jan 28, 2025
Close up and personal in Milford Sound! - Beautiful, awe inspiring, atmospheric! Close up views of spectacular waterfalls, seals on the rocks,wonderful boat rip with great staff.
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Brajesh_k
Jan 24, 2025
Very beautiful, it feels... - Very beautiful, it feels like you are in heaven. Nice drive from Queenstown to Milford sound. Very good experience.
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Mif_mariana
Jan 18, 2025
Delfines! - The boat ride was very cute, the crew's attention very good. We could see beautiful landscapes, seals and dolphins.
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X5401uishanem
Jan 7, 2025
Spectacular Milford Sound Cruise - This Milford Sound Cruise was nothing short of spectacular. The views were breathtaking, with cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, and playful seals along the way. The boat was spacious, well-maintained, and offered plenty of viewing options - indoor comfort or open-air decks for the full experience. This is must do unforgettable Milford Sound Experience!
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351zechb
Jan 6, 2025
Mesmerizing Journey - In this cruise we experienced mesmerizing journey through towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and lush rainforests. A serene yet unforgettable way to experience New Zealand's natural beauty!
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Abhijit
Dec 28, 2024
Great experience! - Milford sound is breathtakingly beautiful! Southern Discoveries small ship was a perfect way of experiencing it.
It took us closer to waterfalls ,seals and other attractions. Will highly recommend the tour.
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Navigate18524744181
Dec 4, 2024
It was Churrrrr! Hope i have use it in the correct kiwi-way ◡̈ - My family and I enjoyed the day trip with Southern Discoveries (SD). From the pick-up at our hotel, seamless check-in at the SD reception in downtown Queenstown, to the detailed and funny stories from our driver/guide (Shayle), it was awesome/Chur ! Kudos especially to Shayle from bringing us safely (despite meeting some road conditions/obstructions) and sharing so many interesting facts and stories.
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Susan_f
Oct 29, 2024
Amazing experience. - I've had 4 attempts over 55 years to see Milford Sound, and I finally have. It was everything I was hoping for. The staff were amazing! We arrived a couple of hours earlier than we were booked for, and were told we could get the early boat that was just about to leave. The scenery was breathtaking, commentary was informative and funny. You have to listen to the captains little jokes. The picnic lunch was great, the boat itself was very comfortable. The parking is expensive and the signage was confusing. Heard a few people ask the exact same question we asked.
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198charithag
Dec 23, 2024
Magical views ✨️ - Magical views. Great staff... friendly and kind. Had a great time. There was a bit of rain 🌧 in the start of the cruise, but at the end it was nice.
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899mattheww
Oct 27, 2024
Good scenery - mediocre cruise with rubbish buffet - Purchased the cruise including buffet to complete our journey in NZ and was to be the highlight of the trip. Drove from Te Anau to Milford Sound. This was definitely 10/10.
Picked up the tickets and passed several staff who greeted us whilst embarking the ship. Took our seats and awaited the start of the 11:15am cruise. About 20 minutes later we were away. An announcement was made that the buffet would be closing in 5 minutes. Generally, I have been on other cruises where food is at the end of the trip and not before noon.
Went to the buffet and it was rice, noodles, limp lettuce, quinoa, pork belly, small chicken wings and potato bake. The food had been clearly sitting there at least an hour as the sauce had developed a thick skin on it. Not worth the $70AUD paid. I only ate 2 mouthfuls and returned my plate, mentioning to a staff member there how bad it was, who just shrugged and said 'oh ok' - very disinterested.
The rest of the cruise was a little better, but it did not get close to the waterfalls and returned after about 1h 15mins. There were 2 young male tour guides doing their best to impress the young female tourists only, which at least provided for some amusement.
Limited narration was provided that was a bit uninspiring - I think he was concentrating on moving the ship.
Overall, I would suggest packing your own lunch or buy some in Te Anau. I would not recommend this tour operator. Try a smaller cruise. The staff lack any enthusiasm or professionalism, and this is evident in the experience received.
I did receive a partial refund of the buffet from Natalija N. as a 'gesture of goodwill'. It was evident from their email that my complaints were not believed and that no improvements would be made.
Milford Sound remains a must see for anyone visiting New Zealand's South Island.
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