2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free tea and coffee on board
Free for children under 3
Smaller boats makes for a more ‘up close’ tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
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
Summer Morning Cruise
Morning Departures
Winter Morning Cruise
Winter Morning Cruise
Summer Late Cruise
Late Afternoon Cruise
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
Reviews
1,426 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend. Bucket list item ticked!
Elie H,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an experience! We've done heaps of nature/outdoors activities but NOTHING compares to this. Bring a camera, waterproof jacket and a GoPro for the moment where they dip the nose of the boat into the spray of the waterfall. Would definitely do this again!
Great views, pleasant 2...
AaronAlejo B,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great views, pleasant 2 hour boat cruise to see Milford sound, easy check in process and online booking process
So many waterfalls!
Susan S,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wonderful windy rainy day! These two conditions helped to create a memorable experience that included seeing more waterfalls in one place than I ever have. Wow!!!
Smaller, pleasant scenic tour
Kimberley H,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Glad we booked this tour & would book again. It’s a smaller boat so there’s no large bus groups to share with. Lot’s of info and stops for photo opportunities, even saw a baby seal. Free tea & coffee. Lovely staff too!
Amazing scenery- nice tour
Jeff M,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice 2 hour boat trip with awesome sights. The boat went under one waterfall and those of us on the front deck got wet - it was fun. The day we traveled it had rained all night and in the morning so there were waterfalls all over the sound. The narration was informative and not overly talkative. The vessel wasn’t as large as some of the other tour providers which made it feel less crowded.
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