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Milford Sound Encounter Nature Cruise
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Get closer, go longer! Why travel to Milford Sound and do anything less than the best.
Highlights
- Intimate Milford Sound Experience in a smaller boat with fewer passengers
- Taste pure glacial water from breathtaking towering waterfalls
- Take close-up photos of seals, dolphins or penguins
- Delve into the history, geology and wildlife of the Fiord
- The longest cruise in Milford Sound at 2 hours 15 minutes
- Specialist nature guides sharing local knowledge with lively informative commentary
Join Southern Discoveries for the ultimate Milford Sound Cruise experience!
Explore Milford with other like minded individuals and our talented nature guides on a 2 hour and 15 minute nature cruise.
Drink pure glacial water straight from Fairy Falls, experience the full force of Stirling Falls as it pounds onto the front deck (or you) while exploring all the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord from our luxurious small boat.
Take in close up views of seals, birds and a multitude of wildlife, including dolphins riding the bow wave, and the world's rarest penguin - the Fiordland crested penguin.
Being on-board a smaller boat gets you closer and gives you a greater appreciation for the scale and grandeur of Milford Sound's rugged cliff faces rising hundreds of metres from the ocean. Benefit from the knowledge of the skipper and expert guides on hand to ensure you don't miss a thing.
Complimentary tea and coffee is provided and you can pre-order delicious lunch options as you complete your booking process.
Product extras: Available to book upon reaching checkout.
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10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
8spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 9.30am$80.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
7spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
3spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$99.00
- Child$30.00
3spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
7spaces priced from:
- Adult 12.15pm$79.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$75.00
- Child$30.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult - 2.45pm$25.00
- Child$30.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Incredible!
Natalie from NZ
Incredible!
Natalie from NZ
Incredible!
Natalie from NZ
Amazing
Dan Koren from Israel
Amazing
Dan Koren from Israel
Amazing
Dan Koren from Israel
Great tour
Nicola from NZ
Beautifully relaxing.
Jordan Archer from Australia
Beautifully relaxing.
Jordan Archer from Australia
Highlight of our holiday
Kellie-Ann from NZ
Life’s a yawn
Mark from United Kingdom
Life’s a yawn
Mark from United Kingdom
Spectacular (sailed 9 March 2019)
Tess from Australia
Spectacular (sailed 9 March 2019)
Tess from Australia
Spectacular (sailed 9 March 2019)
Tess from Australia
Great cruise & excellent value through Bookme
Brian from United Kingdom
Great cruise & excellent value through Bookme
Brian from United Kingdom
Great cruise & excellent value through Bookme
Brian from United Kingdom
Not to be missed!
KEVIN HILL from Australia
Not to be missed!
KEVIN HILL from Australia
Wow!
Kyle Gray from United States
Wow!
Kyle Gray from United States
Super!
Svetlana from Russia
Super!
Svetlana from Russia
MARVELLOUS
Lyna from France
Great day on Milford Sound
KRISTEN DAVID from United States
Great day on Milford Sound
KRISTEN DAVID from United States
Great day on Milford Sound
KRISTEN DAVID from United States
Great cruise, can't ask for more.
Jan Irzyk from Australia
Milford sound boat
Martin Rosenfeld from NZ
Milford sound boat
Martin Rosenfeld from NZ
Milford sound boat
Martin Rosenfeld from NZ
very nice
Serena from Italy
very nice
Serena from Italy
Spot the boat
Martin Lasthein Hansen from Denmark
Spot the boat
Martin Lasthein Hansen from Denmark
Spot the boat
Martin Lasthein Hansen from Denmark
Brilliant
Sheridan Bonner from NZ
Perfect Afternoon on Milford Sound
George Casiano from United States
Perfect day
Ashley from United States
Perfect day
Ashley from United States
Perfect day
Ashley from United States
Right under one of the many waterfalls we visited.
Bronwyn Gilliver from NZ
Right under one of the many waterfalls we visited.
Bronwyn Gilliver from NZ
Right under one of the many waterfalls we visited.
Bronwyn Gilliver from NZ
A 'must-do' experience
Shannon Parums from Australia
Jurassic Park
Marcel Bornschein from NZ
Jurassic Park
Marcel Bornschein from NZ
Jurassic Park
Marcel Bornschein from NZ
five star
Andras Kercs from Hungary
five star
Andras Kercs from Hungary
A wonderful experience.
David Chicken from United Kingdom
A brilliant day on Milford Sound
Roger Caines from Australia
A brilliant day on Milford Sound
Roger Caines from Australia
A brilliant day on Milford Sound
Roger Caines from Australia
Had the best experience
Annette from Australia
Had the best experience
Annette from Australia
Unforgettable Experience
Shi from NZ
Unforgettable Experience
Shi from NZ
Unforgettable Experience
Shi from NZ
Book now!
Lucinda Clark from NZ
Book now!
Lucinda Clark from NZ
Book now!
Lucinda Clark from NZ
water to drink.
Debbie from Australia
water to drink.
Debbie from Australia
water to drink.
Debbie from Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 293 authenticated Bookme reviews
Jordan Archer from Australia wrote on 07 September 2019
Share LinkBeautifully relaxing.
Loved this cruise through the fiord, seeing the cliffs and animals up close was stunning. Would recommend this to anyone visiting the South Island.
Kellie-Ann from New Zealand wrote on 28 August 2019
Share LinkHighlight of our holiday
So beautiful no matter the weather. My son thought drinking waterfall water was like the best thing ever. We saw heaps of different wildlife like Seals and penguins. Such good value for money! I would definitely do this again with the family!
Brian from United Kingdom wrote on 08 March 2019
Share LinkGreat cruise & excellent value through Bookme
This was a fantastic cruise, what an overload of scenery and views. The boat's crew were great, very knowledgeable with a humorous twist occasionally. Going under the waterfalls was an interesting experience, a particularly wet one for the crew member who went under the fall to collect glasses of water for passengers to sample! Parking at the Sound was easy (campervan) & free, the whole cruise was organised so efficiently we couldn't fault it. The drive from Te Anue was easy and several viewing stops. A really well worthwhile trip to make especially with the Bookme discount. We also went on a Doubtful Sound trip and both my wife & I enjoyed Milford Sound more although both are great experiences in their own way.
KEVIN HILL from Australia wrote on 05 March 2019
Share LinkNot to be missed!
The highlight of our NZ visit. Small boat and that made the difference. In close encounters and great service. Knowledgeable crew. Endless coffee too. Highly recommended.
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Tess from Australia wrote on 10 March 2019
Share LinkSpectacular (sailed 9 March 2019)
Had an absolutely wonderful time. Guides were informative and friendly, on board amenities were great, and the chance to get up close and personal with a glacial fall? Unmissable! One tip - If you want the postcard blue sky's go in summer.
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