Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A seamless journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound, where stunning views are made even better by fascinating stories from your driver. Enjoy a premium coach journey with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports.

From Queenstown, journey along Lake Whakatipu and onto the Milford Road before meeting your cruise in Milford Sound.

Includes options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures. With 70+ years of expertise, we deliver unforgettable journeys and a premium experience for all. Download our free app to hear the commentary in eight languages.

With round-trip transport from Queenstown and an easy cruise connection, everything is sorted, so you can lose yourself in the wonder of Milford Sound.

Additional Info

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 advise of your country of origin at the time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable

Appropriate child restraints are NOT provided by the operator. These must be provided by the parent or caregiver - without this you may be turned away and unable to travel - please be prepared.

Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound Nature Cruise for up to 2 hours

Cruise beneath the waterfalls of Milford Sound and look for native wildlife

FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise

Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium coach

Freshly prepared Lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.

What To Expect

• Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning. Low emission and brand new fleet. • USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Nature Cruise for a 1hr 45mins cruise of Milford Sound • Specialist nature guide on board provides entertaining and informative commentary • FREE tea and coffee

•Admission Not Applicable

Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. Take in the sights as you head out of town and toward the incredible Fiordland.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

8:30am Departure with Picnic

6:30am Departure with Picnic

7:00am Departure with Buffet

Reviews

4.71

413 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

340

Great pick!
Vidushan P,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a good pick! We were not bored a single bit during the 4 hours trip in as Shale kept us entertained with the history of NZ and interesting facts about surroundings. He even put on a movie on the way back. We stopped at Te Anu and 2 other scenic places on the way in. It was a great experience and 100% would recommend The cruise had a really good buffet lunch and was not too packed even for the Easter holiday. Highly recommend
Well worth it. Long day...
Alleyne J,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well worth it. Long day but our driver Stan made it entertaining. Great buffet meal on board plenty of food.
Best day!
Farah B,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very enjoyable and unforgettable trip! We called earlier to get someone to pick us up to the bus station from Oaks hotel in Queenstown, then the bus arrived and picked us up on time, the bus driver was very friendly, informative and funny! We arrived to Milford sound and went straight to the boat, had lunch on the boat with a very good selection of food (small open buffet), the view on the deck was amazing with all the waterfalls everywhere as it was raining in the morning, it would have been alot better on to go on a rainy day! When the boat cruise returned, we then had a choice to go back to Queenstown either with the same bus we came in, or in a private airplane (which you have to pay for separately), we chose the private plane ride just to experience the whole place in all perspectives! It was the best day ever! Recommend it to everyone
Keith our guide was...
Peter B,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Keith our guide was amazing, his knowledge and passion was one of the highlights. The day ran smoothly and the picnic box was well worth it.
Milford Sound coach, cruise and buffet lunch
Adele N,
Feb 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great commentary and many photo opportunities and toilet stops. The cruise was also brilliant. The Milford Sound experience was one not to be missed.