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Milford Sound Cruise: Nature's Eighth Wonder
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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
- FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
- Sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound for up to 2 hours
- Live commentary provided by the skipper
- FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
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
4.5
(241 Ratings)
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Ianjohnston1964
Feb 25, 2026
A big tick off the Bucket List..!! - Wow…a bucket list trip,that exceeded all expectations…
From the pick up in Queenstown to the return 13 hours later,the whole trip was brilliant..Our driver/guide/storyteller Shale,and his fellow guide Ellie were great,giving us a running commentary about the history,geology and biodiversity of the park..
Once we arrived at Milford Sound we boarded our boat for a 2 hour trip out to the Tasman Sea and back,all the time surrounded by some of the most jaw-dropping scenery on the planet…it is on an epic scale….And again,the commentary from the staff onboard is insightful and informative…
A magnificent day out,and worth every penny..!!!
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Scenic26399731670
Feb 25, 2026
Excellent day out ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Pre arranged Taxi pickup 06:40, on time.
Checkin at the departure Depot, smooth and seamless.
Front seats on coach reserved for us! WHAT? .. Bonus.
Brand new Scania coach very comfortable.
Charming, entertaining, interactive, and informative driver.
Long but spectacular drive to Milford Sound.
Interesting stops for photo opportunities.
Perfect timing with boat excursion departure.
Return journey equally as good.
What more can I say? 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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263sarahk
Feb 25, 2026
A fabulous way to see the fjord and nature is a bonus - The best way to see the Milford Sound. We went in the morning before the Queenstown posse had arrived. Lush rainforest surrounds the fjord, a pod of bottlenose dolphins swam close by and we passed a New Zealand fur seal sunbathing on a rock when we were there.
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Aaronbq1477zw
Feb 23, 2026
Would recommend, great guide - I would highly recommend this experience my wife and I had a great time. Taking the bus means you can sit back and enjoy the views on the way which are spectacular.
Vaughn our Bus driver/guide was excellent. He had informative and fun commentary and made an already beautiful journey even better.
The boat trip through Milford sound is breathtaking. It was super busy when we went (lunar new year) however it’s a massive boat with a big roof standing area so we could still see everything. Also every boat at the terminal looked busy.
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Thomas_m
Feb 17, 2026
Bring a coat even on a... - Bring a coat even on a sunny day. Often windy. Spectacular scenery and good narration. Top deck front is good viewing point.
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Jendunn2021
Feb 16, 2026
A fantastic experience on Milford Sound, not to be missed - The boat trip on Milford Sound was great. What a magical place with the high snow capped mountains and waterfalls. The commentary was informative and all the staff were helpful and personable like they really enjoyed their jobs. The captain got us close to seals and waterfalls which was terrific. We also went out of the opening to Milford Sound out into the Tasman Sea. It was a really special day. We had the picnic lunch which was good quality and variety.
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Livtofly
Feb 4, 2026
Would do this again! - Our trip started with a bus ride down to Te Anau. Our driver was so informative and we learned so much on the drive down through to the Fiordland National Park. Very impressed! Safe driving and efficient instructions for our stops. We were early or on time for our trip and the boat tour through the fiord was breathtaking!
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Traveler42305599123
Feb 3, 2026
Milford Majic - Fantastic trip, well organised with happy and fun tour guide Ellie and bus driver Nick. A very memorable day with breathtaking views and outstanding scenery!!!
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V9400eupaulr
Feb 25, 2026
A Great Trip - I great boat trip around the Sound, which was made all the better by the lovely weather.
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Jet01568294229
Feb 18, 2026
Incredible road, less memorable fjord - Overall we had a great day trip with Southern Discoveries.
+++: the road to Milford Sound is amazing. We took the option to travel by bus from Queenstown which I highly recommend. Our driver was very friendly and shared a lot of information along the way.
In addition, Southern Discoveries was flexible and agreed to take us from Kingston along the way. Nevertheless, I recommend that you call them by phone for this kind of request. The lady on the phone acceded directly to our request, while the one who answered us by e-mail refused, and responded much later.
+-: the cruise is pleasant but not essential. We expected more impressive once in the heart of the fjord. Especially since it lasts less than 2 hours! For eight hours of round trip, it hurts.
-: the value for money of the food on board. We took the buffet option. Fortunately we had a discount as it is clearly not worth its full price of $60 per person.
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