Day Trips

Milford Sound Cruise

Name: Milford Sound Cruise
Start: 2024-12-23T09:00:00
End: 2024-12-23T10:30:00
Location: Milford Sound

People on the deck of Milford Sound Cruise

Couple enjoying the view at Milford Sound

Cruise Milford Sound for 2 hours, enjoying live commentary, and connecting with wildlife and nature, hot drinks included. From seals to waterfalls, see them all.

Highlights

This odyssey into Milford Sound’s fiords is an experience like no other: waterfalls, rare penguins, seals, and more of nature’s best compete for your attention.
Witness Milford Sound's dramatic landscape up close: towering cliffs, plunging waterfalls, and diverse wildlife including dolphins and rare Fiordland crested penguins.
With live commentary from the guide onboard, you won’t miss the best spots to look for penguins or information about the area’s history.
Sip on a complimentary cup of tea or coffee to warm yourself up as you sail past the misty atmosphere of one of the wettest places on earth.
Did you know? The Māori name for Milford Sound is Piopiotahi, which translates to "one single piopio" referring to a now-extinct bird.

Inclusions

2-hour Milford Sound cruise
Live commentary
Complimentary tea or coffee onboard

Exclusions

Other food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Chris

5/5

Dec, 2024

Great informative cruise with beautiful views and atmosphere on a sunny day. Would like to try it again in winter (dressed like a penguin).

Alan

5/5

Dec, 2024

Great customer service... Even though they gave me the wrong boarding pass was dealt with easily. Great crew. Boat had awesome facilities. Commentary was light hearted but packed with info. Support during the rain storms good... Shame the parking fees outside are so steep

Lasse

3/5

Dec, 2024

The team on board was totally friendly and very accommodating. Really high praise! We also found the boat really not full and thought it would be very crowded with tourists beforehand. But that wasn't the case. Very relaxed, space to look everywhere. The comments were also very helpful, but to be honest we thought we would see more waterfalls and that we would drive a little closer to them. The mountains and the bay were beautiful and the one waterfall we drove very close to was also good. But I thought you would see more waterfalls, but of course that could have been due to the very sunny weather.

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Lena

5/5

Nov, 2024

I really liked the whole boat trip. Beautiful day, friendly staff, good coffee, awesome landscape and also great experience to see some dolphins swimming with us.

Niek

4/5

Nov, 2024

The Pure Milford ship was really nice, clean and lots of places to sit and watch the Fiordland! Very nice guide, but too bad we couldn't hear anything the captain was telling us from the outside decks. Also when sitting inside we couldn't really hear what he was telling us. The guide who was outside with us really took the time to explain things and answer all our questions. We had very rainy weather, but it actually gave the landscape so much more character. Definitely one of our best spots this NZ trip!

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Your experience

Set sail on a 2-hour cruise through Milford Sound, where dramatic cliffs rise sharply from the inky waters. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide past waterfalls, their mist creating rainbows in the sunlight. Lush rainforests blanket the mountainsides, inviting you to explore their wonders.

Keep your eyes peeled for rare Fiordland penguins and seals basking on sun-warmed rocks. Sip complimentary tea or coffee as the soothing sound of water lapping against the boat fills the air.

Savor the fjord's tranquility as you listen to live commentary detailing the area's wildlife and the Maori legends behind the landscape. Discover the tale of the demigod Tu-te-raki-whanoa, who is said to have sculpted the fjord's features, and learn how these stories connect the land to the people who worship it.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, hat, insect repellant, non-slip shoes, and power bank.
Wear warm layered clothing and comfortable footwear to stay warm during the trip.
Bring cash or an EFTPOS/credit card onboard for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs and prams/strollers can be brought on board as long as they fold to fit through the boat's entrance.

Additional information

The experience may be subject to change due to extreme weather conditions.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.