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Milford Sound Mini-Cruise

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Duration: Milford Sound Nature Cruise: 13 hours including 2hr 15 minute Cruise on Milford Sound
Milford Sound Coach/Nature Cruise/Fly: 10 hours including 2hr 15 minutes Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound
Milford Sound Fly/Nature Cruise/Fly: 4 hours
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  • Cruise in the stunning Milford Sound one of the most stunning environments on earth
  • A nature guide will talk you through the Milford Sound Wildlife
  • Complimentary Tea and Coffee served on board
  • A range of transport options from Queenstown are offered

Sheer cliffs, beautiful waterfalls and towering peaks- a nature cruise in Milford Sound is truly a memorable experience. Milford Sound lies in Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage site and one of the most popular tourist attractions of New Zealand.

Milford Sound is a stunningly beautiful fiord carved out by glaciers, and a nature cruise here offers incredible views of Mitre Peak, waterfalls and rainforest clinging to rocky cliffs. Whether the sun is out or it’s raining, Milford Sound is an incredible sight to behold. Drawing hundreds of travellers every year, this is a must see attraction in New Zealand.

Customer reviews

The tour to Milford Sound Was amazing. It was definitely value for money. The bus was purpose built so you were able to also view through the roof. The tour guide was amazing and...

Susie Perenara Australia
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It poured but the waterfalls were incredible. Don't miss it!...

W Keith Scott United Kingdom
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Itinerary

You have a range of options for this package

Milford Sound Nature Cruise – With Coach Transportation from Queenstown

You will travel by coach between Queenstown and Milford Sound and back again. The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 15 minutes and the full tour lasts 13 hours.

Milford Sound Nature Cruise – With Air Transportation from Queenstown

You will travel by air between Queenstown and Milford Sound and back again. The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 15 minutes and the full tour lasts 4 hours.

Milford Sound Nature Cruise – With Coach/Air Transportation

You will travel by coach between Queenstown and Milford Sound and fly between Milford Sound and Queenstown. The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 15 minutes and the full tour lasts 10 hours.

Itinerary on arrival in Milford Sound (all options)

Board a luxury vessel for a scenic cruise of the full length of Milford Sound. The vessel provides excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. A comprehensive commentary is presented throughout the cruise. The fiord is flanked by sheer cliffs, and dominated by the towering Mitre Peak. You can also see Anita Bay, Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls on this nature cruise.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available on board the vessel.

At the end of this Milford Sound Scenic Cruise, you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming the departure details.
Children 0-4 years not occupying their own seat are free of charge.
Inclusions
  • Scenic cruise on Milford Sound including comprehensive commentary
  • Interpretation handouts are available in English, French, German and Spanish
  • Complimentary tea/coffee on board the vessel
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transport between Queenstown and Milford Sound as per option selected
Exclusions
  • Lunch
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
Daily
Duration
Milford Sound Nature Cruise: 13 hours including 2hr 15 minute Cruise on Milford Sound
Milford Sound Coach/Nature Cruise/Fly: 10 hours including 2hr 15 minutes Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound
Milford Sound Fly/Nature Cruise/Fly: 4 hours
Start time
Milford Sound Cruises departing Queenstown by Coach:
01 May - 30 Sep: 0655h (06:55am)
01 Oct - 30 Apr: 0730h (07:30am)
Milford Sound Cruises departing Queenstown by Coach:
01 Oct - 30 Apr: 1230h (12:30pm)
01 May - 30 Sep: 1200h (12:00noon)
01 Nov - 31 Mar: 0930h (09:30am)
Meeting point
Your hotel in Queenstown (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)
Ending point
Your hotel in Queenstown
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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No cancellation fees

On most bookings

We will never charge you any administrative fees for cancellations. For most tours and activities, there is no penalty for bookings cancelled a week in advance.

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