Sightseeing Cruises

Overnight Milford Sound Cruise

Name: Overnight Milford Sound Cruise
Start: 2024-12-23T16:00:00
End: 2024-12-23T23:59:59
Location: Milford Sound

People enjoying a meal on an overnight cruise in Milford Sound

Accommodations aboard the Milford Mariner in Milford Sound

Wake up to cascading waterfalls and beautiful mountains abroad this overnight Milford Sound cruise with an expert nature guide, private cabins, and more.

Highlights

Get away for a romantic night aboard the overnight Milford Sound cruise with a private cabin and access to kayaks and boats to explore the shoreline.
Enjoy a freshly prepared three-course meal set against a starry sky and wake up to a breakfast prepared by a chef onboard.
Listen to your expert nature guide as you spot penguins and dolphins or hop on a kayak to explore the shoreline when the cruise is anchored.
Don’t worry about transportation as you can upgrade your experience to get access to round-trip transfers from Te Anau or Queenstown.
Fun fact: Milford Sound is a fiord, which is a valley carved out by glaciers rather than a sound, which is a valley filled with sea water.

Inclusions

Overnight Milford Sound cruise
Expert nature guide onboard
Round-trip coach transfers from Te Anau/ Queenstown (as per option selected)
Private cabins
3-course buffet dinner and continental breakfast (vegetarian option available)
Onboard chef
Access to kayak or small boat for exploring shoreline
Complimentary tea and coffee

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 14 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Unwind onboard with nature around

If you are a couple seeking a romantic escape to New Zealand’s natural beauty, then this overnight Milford cruise is for you. With private cabins, an observation deck, and kayaks, you can take in the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife with ease.

A unique Milford Cruise experience

Start your adventure by departing from the Milford Sound wharf in the late afternoon accompanied by a specialist nature guide who will provide you with interesting information about the fjord. Next, the cruise drops anchor in a sheltered cove where you can take your guide with you on the vessel’s kayaks or tender boats to explore the fjord.

Feast while stargazing

In the evening, enjoy a delicious three-course buffet prepared freshly by the chef onboard. Then, you can star-gaze and share stories with fellow cruisers onboard. Next morning, you'll wake up to the sun touching the mountains and waterfalls of Milford Sound, all while enjoying a yummy breakfast.

What to bring

Bring non-slip walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, and swimwear for this experience.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Guests must inform the operator in advance or when booking for guests with limited mobility so that rooms may be assigned in proximity to the main areas.

Additional information

Guests are provided with duvets, sheets and towels onboard.
Overnight parking is available in the operator’s coach area outside of the Milford Terminal at an additional cost, while free parking is available at Deep Water Basin Road.
Guests are only allowed to bring one carry-on bag for safety and passenger convenience.
Guests can provide their specific dietary requirements when making a booking.