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Activity Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

4.8 (1,645 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

About this activity

Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and out into the Tasman Sea. Informative guides point out scenic highlights along the way, such as the Bowen Falls (dropping 160 metres seaward), Sinbad Gully (a classic example of a hanging valley), snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 metres from the ocean floor.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 75 people
People per booking
1–30
Written guide
German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
Mitre Peak Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Free for children under 3
  • Included: Smaller boats makes for a more ‘up close’ tour
  • Included: Free tea, coffee and hot chocolates on board

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

  1. Milford Sound

    Your 2-hour sightseeing cruise will depart from the Milford Sound Visitor Center.

  2. Mitre Peak Cruises

    You will traverse into the deep waters of the Milford Sound and will have a chance to enter Milford Sound from the outside, approaching it just as the first settlers did at the end of the 18th century.

  3. Milford Sound

    Experience the stunning Milford Sound

  4. Mitre Peak

    With more rainfall than any other part of New Zealand, Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound provide spectacular scenery whatever the weather conditions.

    Milford Sound is located at the northern most end of Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

    • Departure Point: Milford Sound Visitor Centre
    • Please arrive at the terminal building 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check in.
    • Please be advised that we finish boarding 5 minutes before the departure time.

End point

    • Departure Point: Milford Sound Visitor Centre
    • Please arrive at the terminal building 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check in.
    • Please be advised that we finish boarding 5 minutes before the departure time.

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please arrive at the terminal building 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check in

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

  • Please be advised that we finish boarding 5 minutes before departure

Options

  • Winter Morning Cruise

    Winter Morning Cruise

  • Early Afternoon Cruise

    Early Afternoon Cruise

  • Summer Morning Cruise

    Morning Departures

  • Summer Late Cruise

    Late Afternoon Cruise

  • Summer Mid Morning Cruise

    Summer Mid Morning Cruise

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 1,645 reviews
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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

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