Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy chef-prepared cuisine while taking in the breathtaking landscapes and local wildlife of Milford Sound.
With a boutique atmosphere the Fiordland Jewel was designed specifically to take in the stunning scenery and offers comfortable lounges, seated dining, and full sea views from our main saloon or outdoor areas
Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch while onboard - all dietary requirements are catered for. Please advise us of your dietaries in advance for our chef's preparation. Complimentary tea & coffee is available.
Our knowledgeable crew will share stories and point out wildlife such as seals, penguins, and dolphins that we may encounter as we cruise the length of the fiord.
Check in at the Fiordland Discovery desk inside the Milford Sound main visitor terminal building at 12:00pm. Boarding the boat at 12:15pm for a 12:30pm departure from the wharf. Return to the wharf at 2:30pm.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cruise is suitable for children 6 years and above (adult fares apply)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins.
Fiordland National Park
Our boutique catamaran, the Fiordland Jewel, is specifically designed to provide you with an incredible Milford Sound adventure. No matter the weather, our small group cruise offers comfortable lounges, dining booths, and full sea views from our main saloon or from our outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature.
What‘s Included
Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch while onboard - all dietary requirements are catered for. Please advise us of your dietaries in advance for our chef's preparation. Complimentary tea & coffee is available.
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Crew available to assist travellers whilst on the cruise
Parking Fees
If you wish to enjoy wine, beer and other beverages from our licensed bar, payment can be made by EFTPOS or CREDIT CARD
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Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunning Sounds
Journey19639303657,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic way to see the Milford sounds, felt like we had the whole boat to ourselves, a beautiful meal and stunning scenery
Amazing
Maria V,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard the Fiordland Jewel was hands down one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we stepped aboard the Fiordland Jewel, everything felt premium. The boat itself is beautifully designed — modern, spacious, and super comfortable, with plenty of viewing areas so you never miss a second of the scenery. Cruising through Milford Sound is already incredible, but doing it like this takes it to another level. Towering cliffs, waterfalls pouring down the rock faces, and wildlife popping up along the way — it honestly feels surreal. The lunch was outstanding — fresh, high-quality, and way beyond what you’d expect on a cruise. Enjoying a great meal while surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world is something you won’t forget. The crew were fantastic as well — knowledgeable, friendly, and really added to the whole experience with their insights about the area. If you’re visiting Fiordland National Park, this is 100% worth doing. It’s not just a cruise — it’s a full experience, and easily one of the most memorable things we did.
A really great experience
Heather B,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This boat trip was well worth the extra money. Excellent service from all staff and the captain was really knowledgeable. The chef cooked us up an exceptional meal and gluten free was catered for. We were blessed with the weather for some great photos which was a bonus.
Wonderful experience!...
Ankita P,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Very accommodating even when we had to reschedule our excursion. Delicious vegetarian meal per our request. Would likely do the overnight cruise next time with them.
Best cruise for tour of Milford Sound!
hurstdp,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely smaller boat with fewer people. The crew were friendly, helpful and professional. Captain Jack's commentary on what we were seeing was amazing, and so cool that he could pull right up to the waterfalls! The lunch was delicious! I would highly recommend this cruise!
Feb. 17th 12:30 Cruise Milford Sound
siebe2014,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00My husband and I were the first on the ship. We found a table and put our backpacks down. After the briefing we wandered around on the outside decks. We came back for the lunch. We noticed some fruit sitting on the table and 4 plates of food. We sat down and started eating. Two Chinese came over and removed 2 plates and sat and ate at the couch. They did not want to share our table apparently. They started to bring dessert out. They did not want them eating on the couch. There were 2 completely empty tables on the back of the ship. They refused to sit in the back. The crew asked us to please move and let them have the table to eat dessert. Apparently they had no problem offending the American couple and catered to the Chinese. We are in our 60's and did not want to cause a scene so we ate on the back table. We were flabbergasted by this!! The entire last half of the cruise was ruined for us. What was suppose to be a highlight of our trip was ruined. It was a beautiful ship amazing food but we have never been treated so poorly in our life. We know how Rosa Parks felt when asked to give up her bus seat in the front to a white person.
Such a great experience...
Yarima V,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience with delicious food! The intimate setting was a perfect pairing along with the scenery!
Milford Sound Lunch Cruise
Franz K,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this cruise because of the size of the boat and we chose a lunch option. The cruise only had 14 including us, the lunch was excellent as were the staff. Blake the captain was great and had a wealth of knowledge of Milford Sound as well as a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend this cruise.
Great experience on beautiful Milford Sound
605gilliant,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We cruised on a beautifully spacious boat with plenty of seating, plenty of places to view the spectacular scenery and a lovely friendly crew. Also, not unimportantly in the view of at least some of our number, the lunch was delicious with various dietary requirements well catered for. This was a once in a lifetime experience which I would absolutely love to repeat!
Spectacular lunch cruise experience
laurenv948,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this lunch cruise! It felt semi-private compared to the cruises we saw around us that had viewing decks jam-packed with people. The captain was kind and informative. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this experience!
From NZ$349.00
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