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
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Perfect way to see the...
Mark V,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect way to see the Milford Sound. The crew were awesome and a glass of champagne on arrival was a very special touch. We were also very lucky that the captain and crew spotted a large pod of Bottle Nosed Dolphins that entertained us for some time. The food was excellent and it was clear that the crew were very skilled in the area as the commentary was excellent. We would highly recommend this tour!!!
We did the cruise for our...
Lilly M,,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We did the cruise for our 30th Wedding Anniversary and it was a spectacular day for it. Blue skies, lovely staff and we saw seals and dolphins. So much fun and the scenery was simply amazing.
Happy I booked this over the GA cruise
alleysacco,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00LOVED IT. So glad we booked this over the general admission cruise. This was far more intimate and very worth the price difference. Only fallback - I wish we were told more about the food aspect prior to boarding. I didn't realize what/how much food there would be.
Amazing! Staff were great and the scenery was amazing!
Sharon-Loves-Travels,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mum and I loved this experience. The staff were so nice and helpful, especially because my mum had a walker. The food was nice and it was good to be in a smaller group.
Must do if you DON'T want a mass tourist experience.
Cindy H,,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I hesitated to pay the extra expense for this smaller tour, but it was worth every cent! The scene was set with introductions to all the staff on arrival, a welcome glass of champagne and an allocated table (so no frantic rush for “the best seat”) We did have the benefit of a beautiful day and a half empty boat, but I think even at capacity you would feel very special, not just a number. The commentary was first class with the opportunity to ask extra questions and the views from all decks were not monopolized by overzealous "influencers" (which we experienced on other tours!) Only one complaint, the early entrees for the cruise were small and somewhat underwhelming, but the cheese platter at the end made up for it. 5 ***** Highly recommend.
Lovely cruise with a great friendly crew with space to actually enjoy the experience
Mark S,,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If your here once spend that little bit extra to get so much more . Great trip , great nibbles , great crew , great experience
Stellar Experience
E9130GUalexandrac,,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on this cruise. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food and drinks were great. The boat was comfortable- well kept and not too crowded!
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