2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Your 2-hour sightseeing cruise will depart from the Milford Sound Visitor Center.
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.
Options
Early Afternoon Cruise
Early Afternoon Cruise
Winter Morning Cruise
Winter Morning Cruise
Summer Late Cruise
Late Afternoon Cruise
Summer Morning Cruise
Morning Departures
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
What‘s Included
Free for children under 3
Smaller boats makes for a more ‘up close’ tour
Free tea, coffee and hot chocolates on board
Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,608 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking
Lorraine L,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The most beautiful two hours. Breathtaking. The captain was knowledgeable and very entertaining! Loved the smaller boat as it wasn't crowded alms corks get closer to some of the waterfalls. Will do it again if I ever go back to NZ
Top-notch excursion!
Morgane R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very beautiful excursion in the fjord, the crew was wonderful with the children! The landscapes are magnificent, there were beautiful waterfalls (the boat gets very close). Hot drinks available on board.
The Best
Louise R,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fantastic tour! The smaller boat allowed our incredibly talented skipper to get right under the falls. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough!!!
They went above and beyond!
Joseph P,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great felt out of this world. As I was leaving the free car park one of my good Salomon hiking shoes must have fallen out of the van. I didn’t notice till when I got back to te anau. I contacted mitre peak cruises to see if they had the shoe in list property. They said the would contact me if they find it. Not long after the lovely lady Madeleine called me and said the had found it. With no questions asked she organised the shoe to get flow from Milford sound to Queenstown the same day as we were driving there. I picked up my shoe and it had a lovely message on it from Madeleine. She was amazing and really went above and beyond just so I got my shoe back. I would really recommend mitre peak cruises because of their professionalism and lovely staff.
Great trip
Paradise29355903695,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great 2hours on the sounds with these guys ,lots info and boat was not crowded which is great. Would definitely recommend going on a small boat tour
Great boat tour
Ellen N,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great boat tour of the fiords! The boat pilot was informative & got us up close to the stunning waterfalls.
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Sabely N,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Smaller boat allowed us to get closer to the waterfalls and the wildlife. Captain gave good information during the cruise. Would 100% book with them again.
Great
heathermF4758UC,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very hard to hear the tour guide deck hand was very friendly.
Mitre Peak Cruises were excellent
sdharvey2025,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mitre Peak Cruises were excellent, we did the bus/cruise/bus from TeAnau with Trips and Tramps. The bus trip was fabulous, opportunities to stop for photo's with excellent commentary from Ben plus time for a short bush walk on our return trip. The cruise around Milford Sounds was breathtaking and we were able to be at front of the boat for entire trip, we had great commentaries,with staff all friendly and helpful. The smaller boat was the perfect way to see everything.
Great scenery and great experience
Kevin B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the 4 hour drive each way from Queenstown. Great scenery, and great experience, and crew.
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