• Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre - Begin your adventure here by checking in with the welcoming staff at least 15 minutes before your departure.
• Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Fiordland National Park is renowned for the glacier-carved fiords of Doubtful and Milford Sounds. A beech forest trail along the sandy Milford shore provides stunning views of the majestic Mitre Peak.
• Milford Sound - Regardless of the weather, our newly renovated vessels offer unparalleled views through full-height viewing windows. Take advantage of our 360º decks, ideal for capturing that perfect photo.

Our enthusiastic skippers provide engaging and informative commentary, making this the ideal cruise for solo travelers, couples, and families, with ample space to enjoy the scenery.

• Bowen Falls - The breathtaking Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s tallest waterfall, cascading 162m from a hanging valley into the head of Milford Sound. It supplies electricity to the Milford Sound township through a small hydroelectric scheme and serves as the settlement’s water source.
• Mitre Peak - Mitre Peak is a stunningly dramatic mountain on New Zealand’s South Island, situated on the shore of Milford Sound. It is among the most photographed peaks in the country.
• Sinbad Gully - Tucked behind the renowned Mitre Peak, Sinbad Gully is distinguished by its steep, glacially carved walls and nearly vertical granite cliffs. These natural barriers have slowed pest invasion, allowing unique native species to thrive.

Southern Discoveries is dedicated to preserving the beauty of Milford Sound for future generations, which is why it is a key partner in the Sinbad Sanctuary Project, a major conservation initiative.

The goal is to transform the valley of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain (Sinbad Gully is at the base of Mitre Peak) into a sanctuary for native species.

• Stirling Falls - Stirling Falls, Milford’s second-highest waterfall, stands at an impressive 151m – three times the height of Niagara Falls, though the 1,300m mountain behind it diminishes this remarkable height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of Stirling Falls allows boats to venture right underneath, offering an exhilarating experience as 151m of glacial water cascades nearby.

• Multi-lingual commentary app available on App Store and Google Play
• Free tea and coffee
• Live commentary from passionate skipper
• Picnic lunch available (optional)
• Up to 2-hour Nature Cruise

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Alcoholic beverages
• On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.

Explore Milford Sound with the specialists. For more than 70 years, they have shared their enthusiasm for the natural beauty of Milford Sound. Their premium catamarans are specifically designed for spacious comfort and unparalleled views.

More space leads to better memories. Enjoy plenty of room to explore, both indoors and outdoors. Get closer to the mist of waterfalls and capture stunning photos of Mitre Peak or Stirling Falls from outdoor viewing decks, or unwind in the comfortable interior cabins.

Engage with nature, not the crowd. They guarantee a premium experience for everyone. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or select the To Kai buffet on certain departures.

Sail with the original Milford Sound experts and uncover the marvels of this unique fiord—all without feeling hurried.

• Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
• Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. 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.

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