Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

4.9 (3,251 reviews) 1 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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3,251 reviews

4.9

The Milford Adventurer — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Milford Sound Scenery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand.

Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way.

We limit passenger numbers on all cruises to half of the boats capacity (capacity 150 passengers) to guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience.

Let us show you our backyard on this once in a lifetime experience.

Relax with complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits and enjoy the skipper’s live commentary while marvelling at the breath-taking scenery.

The smaller size of the vessel enables us to get you up close and personal with the local wildlife like New Zealand Fur Seals, dolphins and the very rare Fiordland Crested Penguin (spring/early summer). A “Glacial Facial” under the Sterling Falls is an experience not to be missed.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Written guide: German, English, French
Guide: English
Operated by: Cruise Milford New Zealand Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits on-board all sailings

Not included

Not included: No food sold on-board the cruise
Not included: Parking fee- $10 per hour (Payment can be made at the parking stations on site with card only).

Itinerary

Milford Sound

Passing by

The best thing about Milford Sound Cruises is that the weather doesn’t matter! On a sunny day, it is beautiful and on a wet day it is spectacular! Fiordland has some of the worlds highest waterfalls and they are a popular feature of Milford Sound. In all weather, you will see water cascading down massive cliffs into the sea.

Milford Sound is in the Fiordland National Park, which is part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site which covers 26,000km² and encompassing four national parks. It is widely considered to be one of the World’s top travel destinations.

At Cruise Milford we know that you will have a wonderful and truly memorable day out on your Milford Sound cruise. We love sharing the natural beauty of this special place to visitors and your captain will inform you about the Sound, it’s history and wildlife.
Mitre Peak

Passing by

Mitre Peak is the most photographed mountain located in New Zealand
Cruise Milford

Passing by

Uncrowded cruise with uninterrupted views of this UNESCO World Heritage area.
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Passing by

Explore beautiful Milford Sound up close and personal

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cruise Departure Point: Cruise Milford NZ counter(second counter on the left)

Address: Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford Sound, Fiordland

Paid Car park-10 minute walk/free car park-40 minute walk to the Milford Sound Terminal

Dates: Every day of the year (excluding Christmas Day: 25 December)

End point

Cruise Departure Point: Cruise Milford NZ counter(second counter on the left)

Address: Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford Sound, Fiordland

Paid Car park-10 minute walk/free car park-40 minute walk to the Milford Sound Terminal

Dates: Every day of the year (excluding Christmas Day: 25 December)

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking your Milford Sound experience with us. Please be ready for check in 25-minutes prior to your departure time at the Cruise Milford counter (second counter on the left inside the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal). Please note proof of age is required upon check-in at Milford Sound.Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks on-board the cruise.
Please note proof of age for children is required upon check-in at Milford Sound.
For any extra information regarding the drive, transport or the cruise please contact us via phone or email.
The main car park at Milford Sound costs $10 per hour. Payment can be made at payment stations on site. This Car park area is approximately a 10 minute walk to the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal building.
A free car park is available on the corner of Milford Road and Deepwater basin, the walk from here to the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal building will take approximately 40min.
Disability Parking can be found outside the main Milford Sound Visitor Terminal and is wheelchair accessible.
Office hours for bookings assistance: 8am to 8pm

Options

Cruise only

Award-winning customer service: Received TripAdvisor Best of the Best award for New Zealand experience in 2019 & 2020

Duration: 2 hours: all cruises have a duration of 1hr 45min

free coffee, tea and biscuits

Full length of Milford Sound: We cruise down the southern side of the fiord, turn around in the Tasman Sea and travel back on the northern side

Boat: Our two boats hold 150 passengers- all cruises are limited to 75 to guarantee an uncrowded experience

uncrowded experience: Join our uncrowded boutique small boat cruise on Milford Sound. We limit passenger numbers to 1/2 of our capacity
Day Trip from Queenstown

Duration: 12 hours

Packed Lunch Box included