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Activity Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound Cruise with Live Nature Guide and Hot Drinks

4.9 (21 reviews) 2 h 15 min Free cancellation
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Milford Sound Cruise with Live Nature Guide and Hot Drinks

About this activity

Join your longest and most immersive Milford Sound cruise, giving you over two hours to experience everything that makes this destination famous around the world. An expert Nature Guide travels with you throughout the journey, sharing fascinating insights about the landscape and helping you spot wildlife like seals, dolphins, and rare penguins. Your spacious vessel, with both indoor cabins and covered outdoor viewing decks, gives you plenty of room to move around and find the perfect photo spot in any weather. Get close to thundering waterfalls, learn the stories behind the scenery, and take your time soaking in the views. With multiple language options via app and free tea and coffee onboard, this cruise is designed for those who want the most complete Milford Sound experience.

Day Cruises Nature and Wildlife Tours Private and Luxury Audio Guides Water Tours Sightseeing Cruises Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration
2 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 75 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
Southern Discoveries

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play.
  • Included: Indepth sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound for up to 2 hours 15 mins
  • Included: FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers
  • Included: Nature Guide onboard

Not included

  • Not included: Milford Sound Car Park costs $10 (if self-driving)

Itinerary

  1. Milford Sound

    Passing by

    Travel the length of the fiord

  2. Bowen Falls

    Passing by

    163 metres high

  3. Mitre Peak

    Passing by

    Mitre Peak is 1692 metres

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Home to native, rare and endangered wildlife

  5. Fiordland National Park

    Passing by

    Fiorldland is a remote region known for its rugged landscape.

  6. Stirling Falls

    Passing by

    151 metres high

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check in at the Southern Discoveries Desk within the Milford Sound Visitor Centre. Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. You can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal.

End point

  • Please check in at the Southern Discoveries Desk within the Milford Sound Visitor Centre. Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. You can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal.

Using your ticket

  • Please ensure you provide a contact phone number for your booking.
  • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 12.30pm Cruise only

  • 2.45pm Cruise only

  • 9.30am Cruise only

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 21 reviews
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