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Milford Sound Discover More Cruise with Underwater Observatory

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Don't just see Milford, but experience it on the longest and most personal cruise in Milford Sound!

Don't just see Milford, but experience it on the longest and most personal cruise in Milford Sound!

Highlights

  • Cruise on the original, locally owned and operated Milford Sound Cruise
  • The only cruise that includes a visit to New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory
  • See rare black coral growing in its natural habitat and meet colourful sea creatures
  • Learn about the story of Milford Sound and our conservation efforts with entertaining videos and easy to read information panels

If you’re looking for an experience that’s more authentic, more insightful, and more personal – this is it!

Cruise on our small boat while our onboard nature guide chats with you and answers questions. Drink glacial water, touch natural artefacts and get under massive waterfalls.

The adventure continues at the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory where you can experience the amazing world beneath the surface.

Descend 64 steps (10 metres) underwater into a large viewing area where windows open your eyes to this underwater haven. Unlike an aquarium, the fish are free to come and go; it’s the people who are contained.

Adult $179.00
Child $89.00 (Aged 5 - 14 years)
Infant $0.00 (0-4 years - Picnic Lunch not included for infants.)

What's included

  • Milford Sound Discover Cruise
  • Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
  • Interesting commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, State Highway 94, Milford Sound. Allow approximately 5 hours drive time from Queenstown or 3 hours from Te Anau.

Restrictions

Notes

  • Departure: Check-in is at Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, State Highway 94, Milford Sound.

    Lunch: Picnic Lunch can be added for $35pp (Adult or Child).

  • Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers.

    Car parking in Milford Sound is $10 per hour, if parking in the main car park, please allow 10-12 minutes to walk to the terminal. There is free parking in Deepwater Basin, please allow 25-30 minutes to walk to the terminal. If you choose to self-drive, we recommend arriving into Milford Sound at least one hour prior to your scheduled cruise departure to allow sufficient time to find a car park and make your way to the Milford Sound Cruise Terminal. For further information about car parking please visit milfordsountourism.nz/parking.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Stella Kinne from Germany wrote on 11 November 2023

Wunderschöne Tour mit vielen Highlights

Die Tour war perfekt: Das Wetter hat mitgespielt, die Orga lief super und das Unterwasser-‚Aquarium‘ war definitiv eins der Highlights! Der Guide war super informativ & begeisternd und man konnte viel von ihr lernen. Pinguine und Robben haben wir auch gesehen, also alles perfekt! Und der Fiord war natürlich auch traumhaft. Was will man mehr.. Mehr als wert den Preis!

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Andreas Schuth from Germany wrote on 11 March 2024

Großartiges Erlebnis

Es war ein wunderschöner Ausblick, vor allem da es Tags zuvor und die Nacht geregnet hatte, waren übermäßig viele Wasserfälle zu sehen und auch der kurze Ausflug zu dem Wasserobservatorium hat sich sehr gelohnt.

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sabinek1 from Germany wrote on 26 February 2024

Traumhaft schön !

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Tour bei traumhaftem Wetter und wurden sogar von Delfinen begleitet. Das Underwater Observatory lohnt ebenfalls einen Besuch. Eine klare Empfehlung für das Kombiticket !

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axelr from Australia wrote on 29 August 2023

Cruise was lovely but food option is overrated

Had a nice time on the cruise and the underwater observatory was interesting but nothing really special. The big disappointment however was the food option for $35 you get a sandwich and a few snacks. Downstairs they have a buffet for staff which looks amazing but you don't have access to. Honestly just bring your own food. Between 4 of us for $140 we could have made an amazing lunch. I've attached a photo of the lunch.

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emmaw3 from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2023

Epic

Milford Sound (or fjord) very well organised with each cruise, southern discoveries had a personal touch and bonus - getting to do the observatory. Hugely knowledgeable guides more than happy to tell you everything you’d like to know about the unique ecosystem. Skipper even stopped to have a yarn and a biccy with us, had great fun! Thank you team!

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