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Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

4.6(305 reviews)
1h 45m
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Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
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About This Tour

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are purpose-built for uncrowded comfort and unbeatable views. More space means better memories. Enjoy ample room to roam, inside and out. Get closer to the spray of waterfalls and snap epic photos of Mitre Peak or Stirling Falls from outdoor viewing decks, or relax in the cosy interior cabins. Immerse yourself in nature, not a crowd. We ensure a premium experience for all. Complimentary tea and coffee plus options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures. Cruise with the original Milford Sound experts and discover the wonders of this unique fiord—all without feeling rushed.

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Milford Sound Nature Guide on Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Nature Guide on Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise

Bowen Falls, Milford Sound.

Bowen Falls, Milford Sound.

Milford Sound Skipper in our Open Wheelhouse

Milford Sound Skipper in our Open Wheelhouse

Milford Sound Cruise 
Waterfall

Milford Sound Cruise Waterfall

Milford Sound Cruise & Underwater Observatory

Milford Sound Cruise & Underwater Observatory

Milford Sound Nature Guide on board

Milford Sound Nature Guide on board

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What's Included

Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
FREE Tea and coffee
Live commentary on board from our passionate skipper
Picnic lunch (if option selected)
Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
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
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. 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.

Meeting Point

Check in at our Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Visitor Centre, which is clearly visible as soon as you enter the Milford Sound Terminal - Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679.

Special Instructions

From December 3 2021, we will be requiring vaccination certificates to be shown prior to joining any Southern Discoveries experience.

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

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Guest Ratings

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4.6

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