Day Trips

Milford Sound Cruise

Name: Milford Sound Cruise
Start: 2025-01-22T09:00:00
End: 2025-01-22T10:30:00
Location: Milford Sound

People on the deck of Milford Sound Cruise

Couple admiring scenic Milford Sound fjord in New Zealand.

Cruise Milford Sound for up to 1 hour 40 mins, 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

Up to 1 hour 40 min Milford Sound cruise
Live commentary

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.

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Thierry

5/5

Jan, 2025

Great boattrip through Milford Sound, with an excellent Captain full of fun and facts. Really great experience. Crew was delightful and very polite. Loved it!

Shripad

5/5

Jan, 2025

The cruise was fantastic, service was superb and the running commentary was superb and useful. Milford Sound is worth visiting and with RealNZ made the experience memorable

Yash

5/5

Jan, 2025

That was perfact rainy weather with perfact cruise. On time boarded and returned as per mentioned time. Entire ride experience was smooth and loved the food.

Anna

5/5

Jan, 2025

We enjoyed the fine, luxurious boat. There was plenty of room for everyone. Also the service of coffee tea and water was super. Thank you for the wonderful hours on the boat.

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Jasna

5/5

Jan, 2025

Everything was easy and smooth. We received all necessary information: where to park, where to check in, what to bring. Staff was super friendly, captin provided a lot of insteresting information during the cruise, and sandwiches on board (for purchase) were actually very tasty. We had a very hot, sunny day which made it a pleasant ride (but less waterfalls to see). Milford Sound is just unforgetable, so its hard not to have a great time.

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Your experience

Set sail on a cruise [up to 1 hour 40 mins] 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.