Milford Sound Cruise: Scenic Fiordland Views

Embark on an exclusive journey through New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park on a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound and get up close to waterfalls and natural wonders. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre - Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
What's Included
  • Multi-lingual commentary app available on App Store and Google Play
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Live commentary from passionate skipper
  • Picnic lunch available (optional)
  • Up to 2-hour Nature Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.
Additional Information

Experience the stunning beauty of Milford Sound on a modern and spacious boat cruise. Take advantage of both indoor and outdoor observation decks, offering excellent photo opportunities of this renowned South Island natural marvel, located within New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. Enjoy extended time on the water compared to…

Location
Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre
Check in at our Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Visitor Centre, which is clearly visible as soon as you enter the Milford Sound Terminal - Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Culture31600895137
Aug 3, 2025
Look no further! This is the tour you want. - Excellent cruise and tour of Milford sound, with a clean ship, ample room, hot food, huge viewing deck, and excellent skipper with informative speeches.
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Elizabeth_k
Jul 28, 2025
Breathtaking - Absolutely beautiful cruise at the Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries would highly recommend. The boat was very comfortable and wasn’t over crowded so we had fantastic views the whole time
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Sharonhr1863dc
Jul 12, 2025
nice easy going cruise - great easy going cruise. nice commentary from the captain. it was grey rainy and misty so we didn't see much, including mitre peak but we did get to see a few seals and the captain drove us into the spray of a waterfall which our 13 yr old loved - though got himself completely soaked. so bring a spare jumper! staff on hand to take photos of us on deck which was cool
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Simonemarias257
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful trip except Tripadvisor - The trip is amazing, the company is friendly and professional and the vessel was good and comfy, but Tripadvisor charged us in USD without warning, so we were upset because we paid faz away more then other websites, and now we are trying to solve this. All in all the cruise is wonderful, our second time there, amazing place!!!
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Kimmramor78
Jun 29, 2025
Relaxing Cruise - A beautiful cruise out through Milford Sounds. Friendly staff and a great commentary. Free hot drinks (tea and coffee). Comfortable boat to go on. Would highly recommend to others.
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Fumika_i
Jun 19, 2025
Great Time - The staff were very friendly. Had a wonderful time despite the weather. Checking in was easy. The car park was a bit far and a quite expensive.
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144bradn
Jun 12, 2025
A breathtaking experience with Southern Discoveries - We had an unforgettable cruise experience with Southern Discoveries through the breathtaking Milford Sound. From start to finish, everything was seamless and professionally run. We were incredibly lucky to have great weather on the day, which made the already stunning scenery even more spectacular. The views were so picture perfect it was actually quite moving, towering peaks, rainforest clinging to cliffs, and stunning waterfalls plunging into the deep fjord. The sheer scale and beauty of Milford Sound are hard to put into words. It’s truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Being able to get up close to some of the waterfalls was a definite highlight! If you’re considering visiting Milford Sound, we couldn’t recommend Southern Discoveries more highly. It’s a magical place, and this cruise made it even more special.
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Aussiecanadian
May 21, 2025
Paradise on the water! - It doesn’t get more beautiful! My only advice is save this till your last day, because nothing else will compare! We had lovely clear weather and the sights were incredible. It was cool and crisp, but just a lovely day!
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Wynand
May 13, 2025
Great Queenstown to Milford Sound tour! - Great day excursion by coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and driver, Keith.
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32lit
May 9, 2025
Milford Sound tour - Most enjoyable trip with close-up views of seals, also ventured into the Tasman Sea - comfortable ride, excellent commentary.
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From $93
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).