Milford Sound Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Enjoy uninterrupted views of glacier-carved cliffs on your Milford Sound cruise aboard mdoern, spacious and comfortable catamarans.
With spacious seating indoors, an open sun deck up top and a covered deck at the rear, your cruise comfort is guaranteed.
Visit the onboard Café Bar for an array of substantial hot and cold snacks, or simply savour a local wine or beer as you bask in the beauty of the surrounds.
The famously friendly skipper and crew are on hand to share their wealth of local knowledge, take those all important photos and join you on foredeck for the big finale as the bow noses close to Stirling Falls!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Piopiotahi Milford Sound is a place of exceptional natural beauty, carved by glaciers and surrounded by towering peaks and lush rainforest. As part of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s most remote and rugged region, this incredible environment also brings with it a range of natural hazards. While our team takes every measure to operate safely and keep you informed, it’s important that you are aware of potential risks so you can be prepared and confident during your visit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Step aboard our magnificent three deck catamarans, and enjoy a scenic cruise along spectacular Milford Sound. Get up close and personal with the fiord's towering mountains, sheer cliffs and hanging valleys as the boat hugs the edges of the fiord throughout the two hour cruise. Feel the spray from the waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for New Zealand fur seal colonies and occasionally dolphins swimming nearby. The cruise goes the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and return down the opposite side. During the exploration you will pass iconic landmarks such as Bowen Falls, Mitre Peak, Copper Point, Fairy Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Dale Point, Seal Rock and of course Stirling Falls.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Milford Sound Cruise
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Options
Morning Cruise DEPART MILFORD
Milford Sound Cruise: Check in starts 45 minutes beforehand at the Pure Milford desk (first on the right hand side as you enter the terminal)
Duration: 2 hours
Tea & Coffee: Complimentary tea, coffee and hot water is provided on board the cruise
Milford Sound: Cruise travels the length of Milford Sound fiord to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, and returns along the opposite side
Glass Roof Catamaran
Midday Cruise DEPART MILFORD
Milford Sound Cruise: Check in starts 45 minutes beforehand at the Pure Milford desk (first on the right hand side as you enter the terminal)
Tea & Coffee
Milford Sound: Cruise travels the length of Milford Sound fiord to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, and returns along the opposite side
Modern Catamaran
AfternoonCruise DEPART MILFORD
Milford Sound Cruise: Cruise departs Milford Sound at 2:30pm, with check in 45 minutes before at the Pure Milford desk
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Milford Sound: Cruise travels the length of Milford Sound fiord to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, and returns along the opposite side
Modern Catamaran
1:30pm Cruise DEPART MILFORD
Milford Sound Cruise: Check in starts 45 minutes beforehand at the Pure Milford desk (first on the right hand side as you enter the terminal)
Duration: 2 hours
Tea & Coffee: Complimentary tea, coffee and hot water is provided on board the cruise
Milford Sound: Cruise travels the length of Milford Sound fiord to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, and returns along the opposite side
Glass Roof Catamaran
Early Cruise DEPART MILFORD
Milford Sound Cruise: Check in starts 45 minutes beforehand at the Pure Milford desk (first on the right hand side as you enter the terminal)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Tea & Coffee: Complimentary tea, coffee and hot water is provided on board the cruise
Milford Sound : Cruise travels the length of Milford Sound fiord to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, and returns along the opposite side
Modern Catamaran
Reviews
247 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular Milford Sound
mglynatsis,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jaw dropping scenery. Highly recommend the trip. Commentary was insightful and lots of fun. Would definitely do this tour again.
Great!
907bezc,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience raining but amazing place love it!
Great company to visit Milford Sound with
Martin S,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good crew and entertaining host. The boat was comfortable and the commentary was informative and entertaining
Excellent cruise of about 2 hours
Kashif Q,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was great with excellent on board commentary and complimentary services. There is a 10 minutes walk from parking if one chooses to go by car.
Mind blowing experience!
simonecherie73,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cruise is amazing beyond words an describe. The road into the sounds is stunning in itself and the cruise just tops it off. Once in a lifetime opportunity and the commentry was superb. Highly recommend.
Great time
Sarah H,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Unbelievable team and travelling thru the sound was the best of our New Zealand trip
It’s a must see when...
Lauren W,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a must see when visiting the South Island. Gorgeous views, good food and good drinks. Love it so much!
Incredible experience and scenery - but be careful of busy days and available car parking, and sufficient time to park!
Brad T,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Cruise was amazing - scenery is spectacular and worth the 3.5 hour drive from Queenstown. The captain provided an entertaining and insightful commentary on the area. The only let down was parking and getting to the boat - the instructions indicated to park at the car parks, these were full. So we had to go to a ‘park and ride’ but the first was full and just made it to the second ‘park and ride’. We arrived at Milford Sound at 10:50am for a 12pm cruise, and only just made the cruise. This added a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety to a trip. I would encourage Viator and the cruise company to outline, in detail, the arrangements for overflow car parks and timing to get from the ‘park and ride’ to the cruise terminal.
Must do way to see the Sounds
977lizk,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the sights of the beautiful Milford sound. The boat was comfortable and we had a very good commentary of the local area and its history.
Beautiful part of the world
Passport13418654949,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip with entertaining commentary that highlighted the sights and gave some understanding of the history of the area and the special nature of the environment.
From NZ$145.00
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