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1 hour 45 minutes
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Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are purpose-built for uncrowded comfort and unbeatable views.
More space means better memories. Enjoy ample room to roam, inside and out. Get closer to the spray of waterfalls and snap epic photos of Mitre Peak or Stirling Falls from outdoor viewing decks, or relax in the cosy interior cabins.
Immerse yourself in nature, not a crowd. We ensure a premium experience for all. Complimentary tea and coffee plus options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
Cruise with the original Milford Sound experts and discover the wonders of this unique fiord—all without feeling rushed.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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FREE Tea and coffee
Live commentary on board from our passionate skipper
Picnic lunch (if option selected)
Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
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.
Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fiordland National Park is in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for the glacier-carved fiords of Doubtful and Milford sounds. A beech forest trail on the sandy Milford shore offers views of towering Mitre Peak.
12.45pm Nature Cruise & Lunch
10:30am Nature Cruise
3.45pm Nature Cruise only
3.15pm Cruise
12.45pm Nature Cruise only
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Buffet
1hour 45min Milford Sound Nature Cruise with a freshly made Buffet Lunch.
1.30pm Nature Cruise only
11.15am Nature Cruise & Picnic
3.45pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
1:15pm Nature Cruise: 2-hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise with complimentary Tea & Coffee
1.30pm Nature Cruise & Picnic
11.15am Nature Cruise only
3.15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch
11.15am Nature Cruise & Buffet
10:30am Nature & Picnic: Enjoy a freshly packed Picnic Lunch onboard your Milford Sound Nature Cruise.
1:15pm Cruise & Picnic Lunch: 2-hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise with freshly packed Picnic Lunch.
277 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elizabeth K,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely beautiful cruise at the Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries would highly recommend. The boat was very comfortable and wasn’t over crowded so we had fantastic views the whole time
Fumika I,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
The staff were very friendly. Had a wonderful time despite the weather. Checking in was easy. The car park was a bit far and a quite expensive.
Timothy S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
simple to book and manage. crew wss friendly and informative. everything went smoothly. it was a great day
denise d,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
Really great experience . Having the dolphins race along the boat towards the end was super cool - scenery was fabulous !!!
Maryanne S,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
Awesome experience got to see Milford sounds in the rain and sunshine. Crew were very friendly got up close to waterfalls and knowledge on the area was very interesting.
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