Milford Sound Cruise: Extended and Leisurely Journey from Queenstown or Te Anau

Embark on an extended and leisurely Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau. Experience the stunning beauty of the sound, spot wildlife, and enjoy informative commentary.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Milford Sound - RealNZ brings you closer to Piopiotahi Milford Sound’s magic amidst colossal landscapes and cascading waterfalls on a 2-hour cruise. Travel out to the Tasman Sea and pass by the world-renowned Mitre Peak. An onboard nature specialist will provide insightful commentary about the Fiord and be on the lookout for dolphins, penguins and…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch (but available at extra cost)
Additional Information

Embark on a relaxed, prolonged journey through Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, tailored for the liberated, self-governing voyager. Our nature cruises come with a flexible itinerary meant to give guests an opportunity to explore the features that make Milford Sound famous worldwide. You’ll spend approximately two hours drifting toward waterfalls,…

Location
RealNZ - Te Anau Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jamesmb3808al
Apr 30, 2025
Excellent trip - Excellent trip. The driver/guide Blake was exceptional: his speech was clear and well-paced. The views were just as expected.
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Michael_t
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing service from Paulie - The whole experience from start to finish was absolutely amazing! Loved the service from our driver Paulie, he is very passionate about his job and about the preservation of the beautiful nature! Absolutely loved the commentary on the coach. 100% recommend this activity when in Queenstown
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Potterhead5
Mar 30, 2025
Leave the driving to Tony - Doing this tour was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. We booked the transportation to Milford Sound from Te Anau and it was amazing. I also chose this tour for the reasonable time frame (7hours as opposed to others that were 8-10 hours from Te Anau). Tony was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and informative throughout the drive, that despite the very early start, I was fascinated the whole time. The roads are winding and narrow at times, and having driven all over NZ, it was nice to take a break and let someone else do the driving and enjoy the stunning scenery. The panoramic windows on the bus allowed for some amazing views. We had a few stops on the way to Milford Sound for pictures and a toilet break, and Tony was very flexible with anywhere we wanted to stop on the way back. The cruise itself was phenomenal. It gets cold and windy, so bring layers! It was a beautiful day and I highly recommend taking the earlier cruise as it's less crowded. The guide on the boat, Chelsea, was funny and informative. The food and coffee on the boat were great...better than some of the cafes we'd been to. Milford Sound is popular for a reason and totally worth doing.
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Katrinasf1735ld
Mar 27, 2025
Great trip in all aspects - Great trip all around . Only one little glitch . Nowhere was I advised to 'check in' at the RealNZ place prior, so I had a bit of a panic at the start . Would have been good to have this spelt out. Felt very safe and comfortable on the well appointed bus and boat with informative commentary by the driver and boat captain. Pricey , but well worth it. This was a bucket list item for me and I'm glad I did it .
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Lorraine_s
Mar 25, 2025
Magical Milford Sound - It's a very long day but well worth it. You travel through some of the most beautiful country in the world. The cruise of Milford Sound is magical. I would pack some snacks/water as there aren't a lot of stops along the journey.
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Highlander011
Mar 23, 2025
Great Trip - We had a great trip to Milford Sound. Dan was a brilliant driver/guide and provided interesting commentary on all the features and places of interest along the way. Although it is a long journey, there were plenty stops for photos and rest breaks. The scenery was spectacular and we were delighted to see seals and dolphins on the cruise.
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Maggie_f
Mar 17, 2025
Long but lovely day trip to one of the most beautiful sites in the world - It’s a long day but oh so worth it! The coach was comfortable and Dan was an excellent driver. Please be aware if you are prone to any motion sickness, you might feel queasy on the ride going through all the mountains. Additionally loved hearing the history, the folktales, and nature lessons.
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Helen_s
Mar 14, 2025
Great trip. Bus driver... - Great trip. Bus driver Chaos was an excellent driver and shared lots of knowledge of the area in a super fun way.
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Elizabeth_k
Apr 6, 2025
Good Tour if you Can’t Drive - Very knowledgeable and interesting talk from our bus driver. Comfortable bus, but the seats were too close together. The reflection from the sky lights on the bus made photography a little difficult. The stops were appropriate. The tour was worthwhile for anyone not confident driving. Another time we would drive a rental though, as we missed the freedom of stopping where we wanted and for as long as we wanted. There seemed to be hoards of tourists at Milford Sound.
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Reesalat_a
Apr 26, 2025
Most inconsiderate and... - Most inconsiderate and overall the worst tour company I have dealt with. They left without us for arriving two minutes late. Offered NO refunds nor any rescheduling options that was possible during our stay. Ruined our trip to the south island.
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From $129
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).