Premium Milford Sound Cruise Including Lunch
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy freshly prepared canapes and bubbles made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad and enjoy allocated seating with uninterrupted views.
Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise to take into consideration weather and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you’ll see the best that Milford Sound has to offer on the day. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you move in close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and, in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins
Elevate your experience and create unforgettable memories aboard the MV Sinbad. Informative, participative and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Milford Sound on our premium Milford Cruise with a warm welcome and drink on arrival. With limited capacity, this smaller vessel offers an intimate experience. The cruise begins and finishes at the same location - RealNZ Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford Sound 9679.
What‘s Included
Welcome drink - Champagne (18 years old and above)
Local curated canapes and bubbles
Options
Premium Milford Sound Cruise Including Lunch
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Cruise
Neil B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Magical 2.5 hr cruise on Milford Sound. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew - covering local legends and locale, food and wine. Delicious five course canapés with great wine choices. And then there is the scenery….breathtaking. Would we recommend this cruise to family and friends??… You bet we would!!
Peace & comfort at Milford Sound
751hils,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cruise took us completely away from the crowds at Milford Sound during Peak Season. It is like flying business class. Every detail is thought of. We were only around 20 passengers on the boat. The food was delicious and we were free to walk around and be on the upper deck between the courses. The service was very nice, too. The interior design of the boat was understated and classy. We absolutely loved it.
Worth the upgrade
Kara D,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire experience was fantastic. Check in was easy, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and it was definitely worth it to pay extra to have the smaller vessel and less people. We loved it!
Fantastic experience
Therese E,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic customer service and food was amazing. Could not fault the crew, service, food or views in luxury and cofort
The boat was nice but trip cancelled after setting off bad weather
K4088FYchristiank,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The trip was cancelled. We were advised we would get a refund. It never happened now 6th Jan 2026 Booking Ref 1307252555. Can we please get the refund processed. Please give a contact No or address on the booking detail
Best luxury lunch cruise ever!!
Misty J,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The cruise was fantastic and highly recommend it. We were greeted with champagne and our 2 kids were given some lovely juice and we felt welcomed and not rushed. The lunch was amazing with wine pairing as an option and they had a kids menu. We got stunning views and great along with great commentary.
Amazing cruise but food was disappointing
Pioneer68688461881,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a great experience on this cruise. The boat was beautiful, the crew were really knowledgeable, professional and friendly and the cruise itself was outstanding. We loved the informative commentary and the way the boat was able to get up close to the phenomenal waterfalls. We went in rain (which happened to clear halfway through) so the waterfalls were so beautiful- and everywhere! Don’t cancel if it’s rainy! The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the food. The canapés were quite nice (but the mutton bird pate was unexpected and very gamey), but the mains were really disappointing. We had smoked eel in beetroot(not awful, but not great) and venison tartare. It was terrible. I tried it, but could not eat it. I mentioned this and the waiter tried to help by bringing me beetroot tartare (which was a small bowl of beetroot chopped up). Both were served with cold crisps. It would have been so much nicer to be provided with a nicely cooked, hot lunch. NZ lamb would have been outstanding. We left hungry after the 5 course tasting menu. The matching wines were short pours with no top ups permitted, but a nice choice of local wines. Overall, it was a lovely experience, without considering the dining, which was disappointing.
On my experience I would recommend Real NZ
bakery3,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We went to both Milford Sound and Doubtful sound. Unfortunately the weather was horrendous on both occasions and I still couldn’t tell you what either place looks like. However we found Real NZ to be a very organised company with excellent communication. Every Real NZ member of staff that we came in to contact with on our trips, looked happy in their job and were friendly and helpful. Ferg and Branden who drove us to these events were both friendly, knowledgeable, interesting and informative. Such a shame about the weather!
Outstanding Tour with Dan McKnight
Freedom24091257684,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver and tour guide, Dan McKnight, was absolutely outstanding on our trip to and from Milford Sound. His knowledge of the landscape, geography, and history of Queenstown and the entire route was exceptional. Dan kept the journey engaging from start to finish, pointing out significant waterfalls, mountains, and landmarks along the way. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, and his passion for the area really came through. The drive itself was as memorable as the destination thanks to Dan — a true professional and an excellent ambassador for this beautiful part of New Zealand. Highly recommended!
Book the premium trip!
Ian M,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience! Can't recommend the premium experience enough! Well worth the higher price for the extras! Thanks to the fabulous Sarah in the booking office, the brilliant Brad for our highly-informative small coach transfer, and the lovely Grace on board MV Sinbad for making my wife's birthday extra-special. Book the premium trip!
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