Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet
Overview
Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing decks or cosy interior cabins.
Get closer to the famous waterfalls and towering cliffs of Milford Sound, plus expert commentary sharing fascinating insights into the local wildlife and geological formations. Download our free app for commentary in eight languages.
Includes options to pre-order a freshly prepared picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departers. With 70+ years of expertise, we deliver unforgettable journeys in this breathtaking landscape and ensure a premium experience for all.
What's Included
- Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
- Lunch (if option selected)
- 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
- 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.
Meeting Location
Freshwater Basin
Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fiordland National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Milford Sound
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mitre Peak (pass by)
Bowen Falls (pass by)
Sinbad Gully (pass by)
Stirling Falls (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-3960MFNREDB
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