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Milford Sound Nature Cruise

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Encounter New Zealand wildlife in the breathtaking environment of Milford Sound from the comfort of Southern Discoveries modern catamaran.

Encounter New Zealand wildlife in the breathtaking environment of Milford Sound from the comfort of Southern Discoveries modern catamaran.

Highlights

  • Say hello to the seals basking on the rocks
  • Enjoy live commentary on Milford Sound’s history, geology, and wildlife
  • Enjoy a whole top deck for viewing and take breathtaking panoramic photos
  • If you choose to stay indoors, enjoy stunning views through expansive windows. Perfect for those rainy days.
  • Stand on the bow close to Stirling Falls

With spacious viewing decks purpose built for the ultimate in comfort, panoramic views from the top deck and large covered seating areas below, you can enjoy the views from any vantage point.

Mitre Peak's distinct shape amongst unique wildlife and majestic towering waterfalls is second to none.

The Nature Cruise brings premium viewing of wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins.

You’ll find yourself viewing impressive geological features and the 15,000-year-old Stirling Falls.

Adult $159.00 (Aged 15+ )
Child $69.00 (Aged 5 - 14 years)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 0 - 4 years)

What's included

  • Complimentary tea and coffee

Duration

  • Cruise duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours

Location

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

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • 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

    Product Extras: Available to purchase through checkout:

    Picnic Lunch - $39 per Adult/Child/Infant - Available on all departures

    Buffet Lunch - $69 per Adult/Child/Infant - Available on the11:15am, 1:15pm and 1:30pm cruises ONLY

  • Please note:Child age is 5 - 14 years. Infants 0 - 4 years are free.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult on all cruises.

    Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts.

Available Bookings from 28 Jun to 11 Jul 2025

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  • Child$69.00
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  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$111.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$69.00
  • Infant Free

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Charlotte Toki from Australia wrote on 24 June 2025

Milford sound cruises

What a fantastic amazing experience we had. There was lots of rain prior to leaving so the milford was in full swing with many waterfalls flowing

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Regan Bowden from New Zealand wrote on 21 June 2025

Milford nature cruise

Nevermind the weather better in the rain

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Amy Pozza from Australia wrote on 20 June 2025

Wow. Just wow

This cruise was absolutely incredible. No words can describe how magical this experience was. It was like as soon as you got onto the cruise ship you were teleported to a whole other world. Would 100% do it again. The commentary was really interesting as well. Learn things you didnt know about!

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Gagandeep Singh from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2025

Milfordsound Nature Cruise

The cruise was good but the root it followed was totally in middle of the ocean. Because of that we couldn’t witness any waterfalls close by.

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yvettec2 from New Zealand wrote on 18 June 2025

amazing

amazing experience for the first time in a while with my wife. we enjoyed it so much that we decided to go back

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