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Milford Sound Cruise: Scenic Peaks and Waterfalls
4.4
181 Ratings
Milford Sound
Towering peaks and cascading waterfalls - this has to be the spectacular Milford Sound. Described as the ‘Eighth Natural Wonder of the World’, this cruise will take you past the incredible Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls and Seal Point. See marine life in their natural environment as you discover the magic of this deep fiord.
Towering peaks and cascading waterfalls - this has to be the spectacular Milford Sound. Described as the ‘Eighth Natural Wonder of the World’, this cruise will take you past the incredible Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls and Seal Point. See marine life in their natural environment as you discover the magic of this deep fiord.
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
- Lunch included (with selected option)
- Sightseeing cruise on the scenic Milford Sound
- Complimentary tea and coffee for all passengers
- Informative full commentary throughout the tour
- Lunch included (with selected option)
- Sightseeing cruise on the scenic Milford Sound
- Complimentary tea and coffee for all passengers
- Informative full commentary throughout the tour
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
- 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…
- 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
(181 Ratings)
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Albert_s
Aug 30, 2024
Amazing - Amazing Amazing Amazing 👏 To the young lady at I information in Lake Te Anau i wish i knew your name.. thank you thank you my wife and i were given special seating in the tour bus...also our amazing bus driver Stan (Southern Discovery) his pronounciation of the Maori names was quite simply beautiful nga mihi nga mihi nga mihi kia a koe Stan...My wife and i were so humbled to hear our language spoken with such clarity...KIA ORA
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Jodi
Aug 21, 2024
You have to see the Milford Sound by boat. - Super fun excursion. The captain pointed out wildlife, we saw dolphins and fur seals. Told us about the geology and history of the Sound. And the views were beyond amazing. We had the buffet and there was something for every taste. I completely recommend this cruise you will not be disappointed.
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921shilpas
Jun 8, 2024
Incredible! - This was amazing! Incredible cruise and most breathtaking views! By far one of the best things to have seen in New Zealand.
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Sheila_m
Feb 18, 2024
Awesome - The captain was both informative and funny. He added a lot to the experience!! We would recommend this tour to anyone who is in the area. It was amazing!
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Markwr8242jh
Feb 16, 2024
Great cruise and lots of space. - Awesome cruise around Milford Sounds. Large boat with lots of viewing space on the top deck and space inside if needed. Would definitely recommend.
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James_h
Jan 7, 2024
Great scenery - great... - Great scenery - great employees! The boat was clean and the captain got right up close to waterfalls!! Had a great time
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Kims936
Feb 22, 2024
Beautiful Views with Boxed Lunch - No one can dispute the views while on the tour are amazing, whether in rain or sunshine. However one would have expected much more detailed information on the geology of the area or history. It was basically a boat ride not a tour by any means.
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Jojl3873vl
Jul 10, 2024
Cranky staff - The views were great. Service staff were not helpful. EFTPOS facilities need updating. It was expensive for what it was.
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Barbara_n
Mar 2, 2024
Disappointed - A long way to drive for a very short boat ride. We were crammed in a boat with a lot of people, stuck in a line for our meal, which was just mediocre food. You have a tray of food, no where to walk, reserved seats all around you by the windows, nowhere to sit - it was awkward and annoying. Boat trip was going on while trying to get food, so you could not look out and see things. So many people and nothing special. It was pretty, mountains are steep, but it went by so fast. Captain mumbled and you couldn’t understand everything he was saying, just some words here and there. None of the servers at the meal looked happy or like they wanted to serve you - more like they were annoyed you were there. For how long you drive to get there, they should make this ride out in the sound longer and more special, make it worth the trip - I would not do this one again.
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Wenginn_t
Feb 4, 2024
Missed our trip. - Cruise location and parking location has an about 10 minutes walking distance, you also need to pay parking fee by input your car license plate. Also when approaching Mildford Sound state route 94 has a little traffic. Trip description didn’t remind people about this, we missed our 1:15 PM buffet trip. If you are the first time to come to this tour, plan your trip at least 45 minutes ahead before the tour begin.
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