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  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy reserved seating with uninterrupted views. With capacity capped at 50%, the premium cruise gives you a more personal experience in Milford Sound. 
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy reserved seating with uninterrupted views. With capacity capped at 50%, the premium cruise gives you a
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Version 90 – March 12, 2024 21:56
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  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy reserved seating with uninterrupted views. With capacity capped at 50%, the premium cruise gives you a
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy reserved seating with uninterrupted views. 
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Highlights
  • avoid standing in long queues when boarding the premium experience, elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu, get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
  • elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu, get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
Version 89 – March 12, 2024 21:52
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  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy reserved seating with uninterrupted views. 
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy allocated seating with uninterrupted views. 
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Version 88 – February 22, 2024 01:32
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  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy allocated seating with uninterrupted views. 
  • Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy allocated seating with uninterrupted views. Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Version 87 – February 22, 2024 01:28
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Short Description
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes made from local produce, while you take in the beauty of Milford Sound. Explore the outside areas of The Sinbad vessel and enjoy allocated seating with uninterrupted views. Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
Version 86 – January 25, 2024 23:19
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 3 249 6000
  • 0800 656501
Version 85 – December 12, 2023 00:58
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Know Before You Book
  • all ages are welcome on our cruises, also leave plenty of time to stop at the many scenic lookouts along the way, alternative vessels or coaches may be used, for example during survey periods, milford sound is remote and no wifi available, perfect place to unplug and re-charge, please check in 30 minutes before departure, the journey to milford sound is around 5 hours (one way) from queenstown, and 3 hours from te anau. if you are self-driving, it may be worthwhile staying in te anau as the trip can be a long day done all at once.
  • all ages are welcome on our cruises, also leave plenty of time to stop at the many scenic lookouts along the way, milford sound is remote and no wifi available, perfect place to unplug and re-charge, please check in 30 minutes before departure, the journey to milford sound is around 5 hours (one way) from queenstown, and 3 hours from te anau. if you are self-driving, it may be worthwhile staying in te anau as the trip can be a long day done all at once.
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  • adult: '219'
  • child: '99'
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  • to: '64'
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  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
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  • to: '11'
Version 84 – December 11, 2023 21:40
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Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
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  • adult: '219'
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Version 83 – December 11, 2023 04:02
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Version 81 – December 11, 2023 02:45
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Excluded
  • additional drinks and snacks can be purchased onboard
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Version 80 – December 11, 2023 02:44
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Food Included
  • Canape Lunch
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Beverages Included
  • Champagne, or non-alcoholic beverage on arrival
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Version 79 – December 11, 2023 02:44
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  • Tour Guide
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Trip difficulty
  • Easy
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Version 78 – December 11, 2023 02:43
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Version 77 – December 11, 2023 02:42
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Location Object ID
  • Name: Milford Sound, New Zealand
  • Search name: Milford Sound, New Zealand
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Terms and conditions
  • Full T&Cs for RealNZ experiences can be found on our website: https://www.realnz.com/en/terms-conditions/
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Version 11 – December 11, 2023 02:36
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Included
  • 2.5 hour premium small boat cruise in milford sound, allocated seating with uninterrupted views, champagne arrival, live commentary from experienced local nature guide, local curated canapes
  • 2.5 hour premium small boat cruise in milford sound, access to outdoor and indoor lounge, allocated seating with uninterrupted views, champagne arrival, live commentary from experienced local nature guide, local curated canapes
Version 10 – December 11, 2023 02:34
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 0800 656501
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Version 9 – December 11, 2023 02:31
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Highlights
  • elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu, get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
  • elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu., get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
Version 8 – December 11, 2023 02:31
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Highlights
  • elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu, get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
  • elevate your milford sound experience in an intimate setting aboard mv sinbad, explore fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu., get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces, greeted with glass of champagne on arrival, look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
Version 7 – December 11, 2023 02:30
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Short Description
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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 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 explore what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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 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”.
Version 6 – December 11, 2023 02:29
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Short Description
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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 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”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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”.
Version 5 – December 11, 2023 02:29
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Short Description
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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 taking into consideration the 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”.
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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”.
Version 4 – December 11, 2023 02:28
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Short Description
  • Starting from December 11th 2023, experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy bubbles and freshly prepared canapes 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”.
  • Starting from December 1st 2023, 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”.
Summary
  • Experience the unparalleled beauty of Milford Sound on our Premium Milford Cruise with a warm welcome and champagne on arrival. With limited capacity, this smaller vessel offers an intimate experience
  • Experience the unparalleled beauty of Milford Sound on our Premium Milford Cruise with a warm welcome and champagne on arrival. With limited capacity, this smaller vessel offers an intimate experience
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Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Emergency Phone Prefix
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  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
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  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'
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Confirmation Necessary
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Version 3 – November 29, 2023 02:50
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  • Auckland
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Version 2 – November 29, 2023 02:47
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  • Europe/London
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  • London
Version 1 – November 28, 2023 03:16
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