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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Milford Sound Cruise

Coffee and/or Tea

Parking Fees

What To Expect

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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.

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

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

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

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

Reviews

4.68

219 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Awesome day.

    Tony W,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Awesome cruise, enjoyed the whole thing. Fantastic weather this day and couldn’t have asked for more.

  • Good experience we had...

    Mami F,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Good experience we had Thank you so much We met some dolphins and penguins It was a beautiful day so we saw the nice view

  • Great trip

    Nigel S,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience, great weather helped, great guide, saw dolphins and seals. Food and drink was good.

  • Cruise of Milford Sound is a must do.

    Samantha T,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved everything about the cruise - the boat itself, the staff (checkin and crew), the VIEW!! Great value, awesome commentary and omg…Milford Sound is breathtaking.

  • Great way to spend a couple of hours.

    Rena I,

    Apr 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had perfect weather for our cruise, so we got to enjoy all of the scenery without cloud. The commentary during the trip was so informative and interesting, the boat was lovely, staff all helpful. We’d definitely recommend it.

From NZ$145.00

4.68
219 reviews
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