Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Highlights

Take in the vistas of Fiordland National Park from the boat observation deck
Learn about the wildlife and geology from your naturalist guide's commentary
Get a top value with drinks, optional meal, and glacial water taste included

Summary

Make your way to the Milford Sound Visitor Centre, where you’re welcomed aboard the vessel by your captain before boarding our spacious, modern catamaran. Sip a hot cup of coffee or tea, and take advantage of spacious outdoor decks or the warm indoor seating with large viewing windows. Throughout the cruise, you’ll pass glacier-carved rock walls, such as the 5,550-foot (1,692-meter) Mitre Peak, jutting up from the fiord. Due to the boat’s smaller size, your captain comes close enough to the tumbling waterfalls to offer a taste of the pure waters from the frothy cascades. Search for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins as you listen to commentary about this postcard-perfect landscape in the World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park. At the end of the cruise, your captain returns you to the Visitor Centre.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes

Why take this tour?

It's no surprise that New Zealand's Milford Sound is sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world, offering views of cascading waterfalls and mountain peaks. Don't miss this natural gem on this intimate South Island cruise, where you coast through the fjord's clear waters, and enjoy live commentary as you go. Just sit back, snap photos of the landscape, and sip a warm included beverage for a cozy ride.

What’s included?

Live commentary on board from our passionate skipper
FREE Tea and coffee
Picnic lunch (if option selected)
Nature Cruise
Entry/Admission - Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $20 for 5 hours

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h 15m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises

About operator:

Spectacular Milford Sound is an amazing experience. Southern Discoveries has a wide range of cruises to suit every interest and budget. They also operate the New Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep underwater observatory and relaxing 1 hour Kayaking tours in serene Harrisons Cove. Let us show you our Milford Sound.