Milford Sound Cruise: Scenic Wildlife Dining

Savor chef-prepared cuisine on a Milford Sound cruise. Enjoy stunning landscapes, wildlife, and a boutique atmosphere aboard the Fiordland Jewel.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Milford Sound - Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is a stunning fiord renowned for its majestic Mitre Peak, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls such as Stirling and Bowen Falls. The area is a haven for wildlife, including fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins.
  • Fiordland National Park - The…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Crew available to assist travellers whilst on the cruise
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Savor exquisite chef-prepared meals while admiring the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Milford Sound.
The Fiordland Jewel, with its boutique ambiance, is crafted to showcase the breathtaking scenery. It features cozy lounges, seated dining, and panoramic sea views from the main saloon or outdoor areas.
Indulge in a chef-prepared lunch…

Location
Fiordland Discovery
Milford Sound Highway
Meet our crew at the Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal at 12.00pm. Boarding the boat at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm departure. Returning to the wharf at 2.30pm
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yarima_v
Jan 27, 2026
Such a great experience... - Such a great experience with delicious food! The intimate setting was a perfect pairing along with the scenery!
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Franz_k
Jan 18, 2026
Milford Sound Lunch Cruise - We booked this cruise because of the size of the boat and we chose a lunch option. The cruise only had 14 including us, the lunch was excellent as were the staff. Blake the captain was great and had a wealth of knowledge of Milford Sound as well as a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend this cruise.
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605gilliant
Jan 6, 2026
Great experience on beautiful Milford Sound - We cruised on a beautifully spacious boat with plenty of seating, plenty of places to view the spectacular scenery and a lovely friendly crew. Also, not unimportantly in the view of at least some of our number, the lunch was delicious with various dietary requirements well catered for. This was a once in a lifetime experience which I would absolutely love to repeat!
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Laurenv948
Dec 28, 2025
Spectacular lunch cruise experience - We had a wonderful time on this lunch cruise! It felt semi-private compared to the cruises we saw around us that had viewing decks jam-packed with people. The captain was kind and informative. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this experience!
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Sharryn_c
Nov 14, 2025
Best at Milford - Fantastic. Nice to travel in comfort away from crowds. Personalised service. Friendly knowledgeable staff.
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Ruthb742
Nov 2, 2025
Best of voyages - Great adventure on a vessel with a first rate crew. Meg and Morgan worked tirelessly to ensure that all the guests had an amazing voyage. Nish and Tiago produced gourmet meals under very difficult circumstances ie. the tiny galley, and Captain Francis was knowledgeable and confidence inspiring. Would certainly do it again at a 6 month distance to experience Fiordland in a different season.
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Lornaw805
Apr 7, 2025
Wet, Wild & Wonderful - Magical. We are almost at the end of our NZ trip and we decided to end it with a bang (even though I am currently poor). We received a really warm welcome from the staff, the catamaran was warm and cozy, the hot drinks delicious and the food exceptional. We were very lucky as it was really chucking it down outside, giving us the best show of the dramatic waterfalls cascading down the fjords. I really didn't want to leave to be honest... it was well worth the money and so much fun. I would really really love to do an overnight experience one day! If you want to do a cruise in the Fjords then Go. With. This. Company!
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Camper61131104142
Apr 1, 2025
Milford Sound Cruise wonderful experience - The lunch time cruise was a wonderful experience. Francis (the Captain) was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and his crew very helpful/capable and went out of their way to make trip enjoyable. Lunch prepared by onboard chef was delicious. Fully recommend the Fiordland Jewel with Fiordland Discovery if you are considering a cruise on Milford Sound.
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Steve
Feb 9, 2025
Midday day Milford cruise - First it’s a FAMILY run business. The Sons generally captain the vessel which is in Survey of course and clean as a whistle with fantastic viewing in all areas with access to the bridge and captain. Staff line up to greet you walking on board, introduce themselves, and make you feel VERY welcome, Information and safety brief is excellant. Sit back, roam around, enjoy the views, foc coffee, and soak up all that Milford Sound has to offer. WOW! Did I mention the Chef prepared meals. Yummo! Spend the extra coin for this magical area of the planet with this Cruise company. You will NOT be disappointed.
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Kerry_o
Jan 4, 2025
Absolutely magical and the most boujee way to experience Milford Sound! - Incredible experience. So worth it. This is the most exclusive boujee Milford Sound cruise and that’s why I booked it. Stunning boat and only about 15 people on this tour. Captain Jack was amazing and so informative. Lunch was really yummy with dessert too! We were so lucky with the weather, sunshine and even got to see dolphins and seals and stand under the spray of a light misty waterfall. Magical! So worth the money to not be on what looks like crowded ferries with the other operators, plus getting an amazing lunch! Milford Sound is one of the most amazing places you’ll ever go. Get this experience to do it justice!
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