Private Tour
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits on-board all sailings
No food sold on-board the cruise
Parking fee- $10 per hour (Payment can be made at the parking stations on site with card only).
Duration: 12 hours
Packed Lunch Box included
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
2,558 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vujos O,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
The weather was horrible but we had the best time. We felt safe at all times and the crew checked in on us through out the cruise. A must in bad weather!!
jessicadee73,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
Lovely views! Nice atmosphere, good boat with sufficient space for the tourists. Only thing is the guy on the microphone was super hard to hear/ understand. I missed 80% of the info.
Kerry S,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
An unmissable experience in NZ. The greatest thing I did on my trip and one of the best things I've ever seen in my life
khyett,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
Cruising the Milford Sound is always a great experience, I definitely recommend travelers do it if they are in the area.
ShariK C,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
I was afraid that Milford Sound would not live up to the hype, but it did! The boat was not crowded and there was plenty of room to move about as much as we wanted. The staff was wonderful, telling us best place to sit, explaining things about the sound, etc. I can’t say enough good things about them. Biscuits and coffee are a nice touch. Also, we saw Keas and Weka in the parking lot.
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Operated by Cruise Milford New Zealand Ltd.