Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
12 hours 30 minutes
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The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages.
Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable
Appropriate child restraints are NOT provided by the operator. These must be provided by the parent or caregiver - without this you may be turned away and unable to travel - please be prepared.
Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium glass-roof coach
USB charging ports on board coach
Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
Spot diverse wildlife while on the cruise
Freshly prepared Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
What To Expect
6.30am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 6.30am tour option) 7.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 7.00am tour option) • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning •USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Cruise • FREE tea and coffee
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. It's from here you will set off on a day trip with Milford Sound's original Cruise operator, Southern Discoveries, from Queenstown into Milford Sound to enjoy a beautiful experience of Milford Sound on a premium, low-emission coach with a delicious & freshly cooked international style buffet onboard your cruise. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiords in Milford Sound.
Options
6:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
7:00am Departure with Buffet
7:00am Departure with Buffet
Reviews
496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!!
Stephanie R,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of a kind, would most definitely recommend this tour. Great stops along the way. Our guide was named Stan, he is very knowledgeable and shared many facts along the way. Would highly recommend a tour with him if you can choose. Bus was clean, stops were great, can’t say enough great things about the tour and the driver.
Wonderful trip. It was well organized. Well in time. Driver was knowledgeable. He made the experience remarkable.
Bina M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Worked as planned. Timely and well organized. Driver’s commentary made the trip more pleasant. He made the group engaging in conversation .
Stan was our driver and...
jody M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stan was our driver and he was amazing! We had rain and snow and ice and he did an amazing job driving us. Milford Sound was amazing even though it was raining.
Absolutely fabulous
Cheryle M,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organised cared about comfort informative about where to go when arrived told us what to do next lots of stops to appreciate the area bus driver Keith was amazing
My visit to Milford Sound...
Hector A,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00My visit to Milford Sound was simply unforgettable. The scenery was breathtaking, with dramatic cliffs, misty waterfalls, and calm waters that reflected the towering peaks. Every direction offered a picture-perfect view, and the cruise provided the ideal way to experience it all. We were lucky enough to spot seals resting on the rocks and dolphins swimming alongside the boat, which made the journey even more special. The service was excellent too—friendly, professional, and attentive from start to finish. Milford Sound is truly a place where nature takes your breath away, and I would highly recommend it to any traveler.
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Operated by Southern Discoveries