Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
12 hours 30 minutes
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The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages.
Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium glass-roof coach
USB charging ports on board coach
Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
Spot diverse wildlife while on the cruise
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
6.30am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 6.30am tour option) 7.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 7.00am tour option) • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning •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 Cruise • FREE tea and coffee
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. It's from here you will set off on a day trip with Milford Sound's original Cruise operator, Southern Discoveries, from Queenstown into Milford Sound to enjoy a beautiful experience of Milford Sound on a premium, low-emission coach with a delicious & freshly cooked international style buffet onboard your cruise. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiords in Milford Sound.
Options
8:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
7:00am Departure with Buffet
7:00am Departure with Buffet
6:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
Reviews
484 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience,...
Brendan M,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic Experience, Keith was very knowledgeable and very informative, made the experience with a snow ball fight before the homer tunnel, what a great day, scenery amazing, more food than you can eat. Can’t wait to come back and do it in the rain, for a experience with more falls than i could imagine
Milford by bus and water
Warren G,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great bus drive (driver was fantastic, funny and informative) and awesome cruise through the sounds. Packed lunch worked well although I missed something in my box they quickly made it up.
Stunning
Helen W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing day with an amazing driver Shael who kept us entertained and informed with his fantastic knowledge of the area and Māori traditions … loved the coach trip.. lots of stops for photo taking and drinks etc. We actually thought the coach ride to Milford was our highlight. Milford sound was beautiful and we had the pleasure of waterfalls due to the rain. A lovely picnic lunch onboard …. And then home . What a fantastic day it was.
Top notch experience
Ryan M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience, special mention to Junior (our bus driver), he had lots of information for us on the drive out and was a fantastic bus driver. The cruise itself was wonderful, went on a particularly amazing day after a big dump of rain, we had snow all through fiordland national park on our way out which made the experience even better!!!!
Well worth it
WilliamA S,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a long day, but spectacular views. Day we went was overcast with some rain and snow, but this only added to the scenery.
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Operated by Southern Discoveries