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Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

4.4(206 reviews)
1h 45m
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Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet
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About This Tour

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing decks or cosy interior cabins. Get closer to the famous waterfalls and towering cliffs of Milford Sound, plus expert commentary sharing fascinating insights into the local wildlife and geological formations. Download our free app for commentary in eight languages. Includes options to pre-order a freshly prepared picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departers. With 70+ years of expertise, we deliver unforgettable journeys in this breathtaking landscape and ensure a premium experience for all.

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360 degree viewing decks from Southern Discoveries Cruises

360 degree viewing decks from Southern Discoveries Cruises

Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet
Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise including Optional Lunch

Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise including Optional Lunch

Milford Sound Skipper in our Open Wheelhouse

Milford Sound Skipper in our Open Wheelhouse

Bowen Falls, Milford Sound.

Bowen Falls, Milford Sound.

Wonders of Milford Sound

Wonders of Milford Sound

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What's Included

Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Lunch (if option selected)
Sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound for up to 2 hours
Live commentary provided by the skipper
FREE tea and coffee are provided to all passengers

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All passengers please advise country of origin at the time of booking
Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour. Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the main carpark to the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal. This walk is approximately 30 minutes in duration, so additional time will need to be allocated in order to do this comfortably and arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to your cruise for check-in.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Southern Discoveries

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Guest Ratings

Based on 206 verified reviews

4.4

Average rating

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