Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown.
Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space & USB charging.
Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here.
Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.
We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Te Anau
We stop in the beautiful township of Te Anau for an extended break of 30-mins. We stop at a lakefront cafe so you can get a coffee/snack, use the bathroom and explore the stunning lakefront with mountain views.
Eglinton Valley
Eglinton Valley offers a stunning contrast of green, native bush covered mountains, against the foreground of tan fields. Guests will have a chance to explore the long lush fields. Beautiful at any time of the year.
Options
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise
Pickup included
Tour + Hot Lunch
Gourmet Pie, Cheesecake, Juice: Type choice into comments - Chicken & Cranberry, Pork Belly, Mince & Cheese (GF), Vegetarian Dhal or Spinach & Chickpea (V) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise ticket
A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.
Lunch can be ordered on the cruise boat at 1pm, paid with cash or card. Meals range from $15 - $40
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book with Luxe Tours! Highly Recommend
katenij2026,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy was our tour guide on our first-ever trip with Luxe Tours from Queenstown to Milford Sound, and he made the whole experience unforgettable. The tour was absolutely worth the cost, and we’d love to do it again in the future. Tommy was friendly, approachable, and made the day feel relaxed from start to finish. Although it was a long day, we never felt bored or exhausted - it has been one of my highlight trips of all time. Tommy took heaps of photos for our group, shared great knowledge and stories about Milford Sound and the stops along the way, and even gave us some awesome local recommendations for our return back to Queenstown. The bus was super comfortable with plenty of leg room, and we appreciated being able to relax and even get some sleep on the drive back to Queenstown. One of the best parts was the small group size — only six people — which made the experience feel much more personal compared to the larger tour buses around. We highly recommend Luxe Tours to anyone visiting Queenstown and wanting to experience Milford Sound. Amazing service, comfort, and overall experience - we’d definitely book again.
The Best was to See Milford SOund
kymv 12,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luxe are the best. we had a great day. Fantastic service. Tommy the driver/guide is incredible. This is the best way to do Milford Sound. We were a family of 7 with a person with mobility restrictions and Tommy was so patient and accomodating. Luxe are #1
Milford Sound Review
Trip54025202940,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00having less people compared to a tour buses meant the entire experience was very comfortable (we had time to truly enjoy each site and take photos without being rushed etc). the whole day just felt comfortablr and well organised. the guide tommy was also very friendly and his commentary about the sites etc the entire day while driving was genuinely so interesting and informative. would highly recommend
Queenstown to Milford with Luxe Tours is amazing!
Coreenalauren,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently did this tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound and had an absolutely fantastic experience! The scenery was incredible, but the real highlight of the trip was our tour guide, Adrian. Adrian, was friendly, highly informative, funny, and just an all-round legend. He made the whole journey enjoyable from start to finish and really added so much to the experience with his knowledge and personality. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. The smaller sized group made it possible to stop at different locations along the way which made it much more personal. We highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed.
Client centred, memorable and well worth it.
Q6643JHandrewh,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luxurious, relaxed, client centred, glorious views, the drive there alone was worth it with the Milford sound boat ride a wonderful addition. Adrian and the team made it very easy and an enjoyable, informative and memorable highlight of our trip to NZ. Highly recommended. Value for money.
Luxe Tours -Amazing Milford Sound trip
roxannes166,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00OMG! Where do I start? First of all to apologise it’s taken me so long to write a review - certainly not because the service wasn’t amazing!! I cannot praise and thank Adrian enough. There is nothing I can write to describe how amazing our trip to Milford sound really was; one of the best days and our favourite part of our trip to NZ. And that was all thanks to Adrian. We couldn’t have been luckier to have such a lovely, kind, thoughtful, funny, entertaining and truly wonderful guide. Adrian went above and beyond for us - with the entertaining and informative info and stories he had, the way he checked in with us to see if we were enjoying ourselves or if we needed anything, the way he never once complained about being asked to take a thousand photos for me, and the way he just made our tour absolutely amazing. It snowed on our trip and I have to praise him also for his careful and responsible driving - we felt extremely safe with him. It was such a long day, but we didn’t want it to end and would have been very happy to stay on the bus for longer 😊 Honestly, this day made our NZ trip amazing. I’m so happy I chose to go with Luxe tours. I loved the way they seemed to genuinely care about the place and their customers, and I was so right! And their vans are so luxurious, spacious and comfortable - especially with such a long day’s travel. Please, take this as a sign to book with Luxe Tours - they are every bit of amazing and you will not be disappointed!! Thank you to Luxe Tours and thank you also to Adrian 😊
Fantastic day of amazing scenery
caroll624,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day touring Milford Sound! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking - stunning mountains everywhere you looked, beautiful waterfalls cascading down the cliffs, and views that felt like something out of a movie. Our tour guide was so friendly, informative, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable with their knowledge and great sense of humour. A truly unforgettable day and one of the highlights of our trip!
Wonderful!!!
W7272DKluisd,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience! All starts with our awesome driver/guide, Tommy. Very knowledgeable and friendly person. He took care of every detail and made sure we were always save and comfortable. The road trip portion is full of incredible sites and navigating across the fiord is as magic and it Sounds. I would take this tour again without hesitation.
Small Group, Big Experience.
vanessasU2744PF,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible experience with Luxe Tours to Milford Sound! I looked at many other tour options but always came back to Luxe Tours because it’s a small group tour, and I’m so glad I chose them. Tommy was an outstanding driver and guide — friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about the region. He made the long journey feel effortless with interesting stories, local history, and plenty of scenic stops along the way. The smaller group size made the experience feel much more relaxed, personal, and enjoyable compared to the larger bus tours. Tommy knew all the best photo spots and timed everything perfectly so we never felt rushed. His enthusiasm and attention to detail really elevated the whole tour. Unfortunately no rain on the day, so the waterfalls weren’t at their fullest, but Milford Sound was still an absolutely spectacular sight and an unforgettable experience. The coach was comfortable, well-organised, and the entire experience felt premium from start to finish. Highly recommend Luxe Tours — especially Tommy — to anyone visiting Queenstown and wanting a truly unforgettable Milford Sound experience!
A great experience.
christinecA7067LZ,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous experience! Tommy is a great driver and guide who made a special adventure even better. He did an excellent job driving back in heavy rain. The cruise on the Milford Mariner topped off a great experience.
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