Milford Sound Nature Cruise
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From NZD 159
Overview
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound during an intimate boat cruise led by a specialized Nature Guide. On board a smaller-sized vessel than typical Milford Sound cruises, enjoy indoor and outdoor observation decks that provide fantastic photo opportunities of this famous South Island natural wonder, inside New Zealand's World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park. Stay on the water longer than most other tours, and get close to the waterfalls and other natural features that give the sound its nickname, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Our vessels are all purpose built for viewing - providing you with unbeatable viewing capabilities from our full height viewing windows and 360º viewing decks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the main carpark to the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal. This walk is approximately 30 minutes in duration, so additional time will need to be allocated in order to do this comfortably and arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to your cruise for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Nature Cruise
FREE Tea and coffee
Live commentary on board from our passionate skipper
Picnic lunch (if option selected)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.
Options
2:45pm Nature Cruise only
2.45pm Nature Cruise only
1.30pm Nature Cruise only
1.30pm Nature Cruise only
1.15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch
1:15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch: 2-hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise with freshly packed Picnic Lunch.
9.30am Nature Cruise & Picnic
9.30am Nature Cruise & Picnic
1.15pm Nature Cruise & Buffet
1hour 45min Milford Sound Nature Cruise with a freshly made Buffet Lunch.
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
10:30am Cruise & Picnic Lunch
10:30am Nature & Picnic: Enjoy a freshly packed Picnic Lunch onboard your Milford Sound Nature Cruise.
10.00am Nature Cruise only
10.00am Nature Cruise only
12.45pm Nature Cruise & Lunch
12.45pm Nature Cruise & Lunch
2.45pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
2.45pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
3.45pm Nature Cruise only
3.45pm Nature Cruise only
9.30am Nature Cruise only
9.30am Nature Cruise only
12.45pm Nature Cruise only
12.45pm Nature Cruise only
11.15am Nature Cruise & Buffet
11.15am Nature Cruise & Buffet
10.00am Nature Cruise & Picnic
10.00am Nature Cruise & Picnic
3.15pm Cruise only
3.15pm Cruise
3.15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch
3.15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch
10:30am Cruise only
10:30am Nature Cruise
1.15pm Cruise only
1:15pm Nature Cruise: 2-hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise with complimentary Tea & Coffee
11.15am Nature Cruise only
11.15am Nature Cruise only
11.15am Nature Cruise & Picnic
11.15am Nature Cruise & Picnic
3.45pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
3.45pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Buffet
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Buffet
Operated by Southern Discoveries
Reviews
227 reviews
A trip to remember
Amber F,Oct 6, 2024
5.0The drive to the Milford Sounds was amazing, take your time and take some stops for photo's. The boat trip was great and not to be missed. We were lucky that the weather was beautiful and we could stay on the top viewing deck the whole time. You have to experience it to feel how impressive these big fjords are with their many, many waterfalls. A beautiful boat ride. The captain was really good and we spotted the yellow eye penguins and a few seals. No dolphins this time around but maybe when you are lucky you will see them.
Magical Milford
Antonette J,Jun 11, 2024
5.0Such a beautiful peaceful experience. The mountains and waterfalls are just spectacular. Worth the money and experience.
Magical Milford
Elizabeth H,May 5, 2024
5.0I enjoyed the Skipper’s commentary, the spectacular scenery and amazing waterfalls, including the ‘glacial facial’
Wonderful experience (except for picnic lunch)
Rodion K,Apr 15, 2024
5.0Amazing place with fantastic scenery and interesting geography. Second visit with different weather (more sun this time) enabled us to see much more of the surrounding mountains. We were only able to book a cruise with a picnic lunch at the time we wanted which increased our overall cost by £17 per person. The picnic lunch was not worth half. Unfortunately we were out of options.
Fantastic trip
nancy h,Apr 14, 2024
5.0The other guests the staff and the wildlife and views were great. The quiet moment was stupendous thank you. Good humor knowledge and expertise on all legs.
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