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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, People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to 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, Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.

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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 ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship on overnight tour in Doubtful Sound fjord, view from Manapouri.

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

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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound, New Zealand with towering cliffs and lush greenery.

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What our guests say
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Edgardo M
New ZealandFamily
5/5
The Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise was an unforgettable experience for me and my family. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the entire journey felt smooth, comfortable, and well organised. Our dependable driver, Brian, made the trip even better — expertly navigating the challenging roads while sharing interesting, relevant stories about the places we passed. We also appreciated how he confidently handled a few noisy passengers so everyone could enjoy the commentary. It was a relaxing, memorable day, and we will happily recommend this tour to our friends.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, & Return Transfers
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Madita B
GermanySolo
5/5
Loved the captain's commentary! Gave me a few good chuckles and provided lots of interesting facts about the area. Can only recommend it :)
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
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David E
AustraliaGroup
4/5
The scenery was absolutely spectacular, loved the excellent commentary, and got sprayed by the waterfall, so I look 10 years younger! :) Free hot chocolate also hit the spot!
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
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Lillian G
AustraliaFamily
5/5
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There are lots and lots of boats running every 10 minutes practically. They all do the same thing, same route as far I could tell. There are massive boats that hold 300+ people. This company have a small boat, we at times got really close to the cliffs for a close up of the seals or water fall. I don't think the bigger boats can do that. We were not over crowded and tea and coffee, hot chocolate was provided. We went on a dry sunny day and it was cold, but we were on the top level on the outside of the boat. The inside was warm. The best view on the boat is the front but you do get wet, so wear lots of layers and a raincoat and your set. The only thing I would have wanted more is rain, apparently if you go on a rainy day it's stunning.
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
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Veena S
IndiaCouple
5/5
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The most breathtaking views ever! This is an amazing experience and it should not be missed.
The cruise trip was such an unique experience and definitely one which though touristy, is NOT overrated. Cruise was on time, they served hot coffee, hot chocolate, tea on the cruise in a 2 hour ride. Captain's narration about Milford Sound was exceptional.
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
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Sandra O
Couple
5/5
This was a great trip again by RealNZ. Bus pickup early from Te Anau meant we were in Milford Sound before the throngs arrived from QL. Really informative talk on board cruise and from bus driver en route, with some interesting photo stops en route. Good choice of food and snack on board cruise.
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Ianne B
JapanCouple
5/5
The tour is fun and i learned a lot about NZ. Milford Sound is breathtaking. Eventhough it is just a day trip, it is worth it! The lunch and snacks are yummy and it is not a tiring trip at all. My husband enjoyed everything.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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Kelvin A
Solo
5/5
Absolutely incredible experience. Milford Sound was one of the highlights of my entire New Zealand road trip. The scenery is breathtaking, and the cruise gives you a completely different perspective of the scale and beauty of the fiord. Everything was well organised and the journey from Te Anau was enjoyable as well. A truly unforgettable day and something I would highly recommend.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
