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Milford Sound Cruises
Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.
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Milford Sound Tours
Milford Sound receives over 7 metres of rain annually, sustaining its waterfalls year-round, and is reached by a 4-hour scenic drive from Queenstown or by fly-in from the air. Find day cruise tickets, scenic flight options, kayak tour formats, and overnight cruise comparisons here.
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Milford Track
Embark on the journey of a lifetime along the breathtaking Milford Track. Join our guided walking tour to Giant Gate Falls and explore New Zealand's pristine wilderness. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
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Giant Gate Falls
Explore Giant Gate Falls on one of New Zealand’s Great Walk— Milford Track. See the 30m long waterfalls along with top sights like Arthur River, Lake Ada, and more. Get the best of Milford Sound with small-group guided tours and cruise options.
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Doubtful Sound Cruises
Explore the untouched beauty of Doubtful Sound with wilderness cruises from Manapouri or Te Anau. Journey through serene fiords, witness majestic waterfalls and encounter unique wildlife with guides to enhance your experience.
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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.

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Slide 1 of 1, Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Woman laughing on boat deck during Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship at sunset on Milford Sound overnight tour.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain peaks in the background.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat near waterfall in Milford Sound's lush landscape.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with passengers photographing lush fjord scenery.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat navigating Milford Sound fjord with lush cliffs in New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat navigating Milford Sound with lush cliffs and clear water.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship in Doubtful Sound with misty mountains in the background, Te Anau.

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Slide 1 of 1, Sinbad cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with scenic mountain backdrop.

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Slide 1 of 1, Tourists exploring Te Anau Glowworm Caves and a cruise ship in Milford Sound waters.

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Slide 1 of 1, Plane flying over a lake with mountains during a scenic flight to Milford Sound.

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What our guests say
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Sunnetta C
United StatesGroup
5/5
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Steve our driver was courteous, informative, funny and a good driver. He got us to the boat right on time with beautiful stops along the way, providing a boxed lunch upon arrival. The captain of the Adventurer was a great pilot spotting penguins, seals and dolphins for us to see. He got in close to the beautiful waterfalls for great photo opportunities.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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Emilio C
Couple
5/5
A phenomenal tour, everything was very well organized and completely stress-free, and the driver was magnificent. That gentleman is phenomenal: he drives, organizes, and gives very clear explanations about both the places we visited and the logistics. During the trip we saw spectacular views, and the driver stopped at strategic spots. And the cruise, what can I say, an absolute must-see, truly phenomenal.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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Telma A
SwitzerlandCouple
5/5
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We loved the cruise.
The boat is spacious, with many options to choose among confortable seats to places outside, were we could enjoy the wonderful landscape.
The crew is very helpful and attentive to our needs. Helped us seen details on the way, throughout the wonderful Mildford Sound.
We definitely recommend it!!!
Milford Sound Cruise by Pure Milford
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Mark P
New ZealandCouple
5/5
Great day on the cruise , good English commentary of the sound formation and history of discovery.
Seeing the penguin s leaving the nesting area and seals lazing in the sun in the rocks just made the day .
The drive into Milford Sound is also spectacular in scenery with Keas at several of the stops keeping tourists entertained
Would recommend to anyone interested in the great outdoors
Milford Sound Cruise by Pure Milford
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Camille R
Hong KongFamily
5/5
What a magic morning, guided by the incredible explanation and Māori tales and myths shared by or guide Jaz. Thank you so much for the magic and the delicious coffee.
Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries with Optional Transfers
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Angus H
AustraliaCouple
5/5
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The day ran extremely smoothly and was very well organised with very little waiting time between the boat across teh lake, the bus and then the boat on Doubtful Sound. Same applied for the return trip. Doubtful Sound is beautiful and although it maybe not quite as dramatic as Milford Sound, it certainly makes up for it for being a lot more quieter, we were the only boat on the day we went. We loved the part when they turn the motors off and ask everyone to enjoy the silence. The food and drinks on board were very good and reasonably priced. Commentary was great on each of the three legs of our journey. A thoughly enjoyable day and highluy recommended for those that want to get away from the croiwds of Milford Sound.
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Tom T
New ZealandCouple
5/5
Easy to book. Simple to use. Was one of the only places I managed to find a Milford cruise at the last moment. Was a good experience.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers
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Grant M
AustraliaFamily
5/5
Our cruise was perfect. Capt spotted dolphins almost immediately and headed over towards them. The onboard announcer was clear and interesting. Her knowledge and points of interest always seemed to get the passengers moving around the vessel.
Our Capt was one of the few to pull in at a number of interesting points along the way and gave a good number a nice "Glacial Facial" along the way. Although the bar level wasn't serving, it was a great spot to see the whole of the sound from. Thoroughly recommend a cruise on this vessel to anyone. Smaller than some of the others but very clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Milford Sound Cruise by RealNZ
