Milford Sound Cruise | Milford Sound (Cruise Only)

Milford Sound Cruise | Milford Sound (Cruise Only)

Explore Milford Sound on a leisurely cruise to the Tasman Sea on board the Milford Haven, Milford Mariner or the M.V Sinbad. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. Informative, participative and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience Milford Sound to the fullest.

An on board service offers insightful & entertaining commentary with knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna. Our experienced skippers tailor the cruise to take into consideration weather and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you’ll see the best that Milford Sound has to offer on the day There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season.

Lunch option and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Suitable for all ages.

Schedule & Duration

• Frequency: Daily. All year round
• Departure Point: Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, Milford
• Departure Times: 10.30am (all year), 1.35pm (1 Oct to 30 Apr), 12.55pm (1 May-30 Sep)
• Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
• Return Details: 1.00pm (1 Oct to 30 Apr), 12.30pm (1 May-30 Sep), 3.50pm (1 Oct–30 Apr) & 2.55pm (1 May–30 Sep)
• Closed: Christmas Day

Important Information

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher

General Information

• Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive (0-4 years years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
• Commentaries/Interpretation: Dedicated on board nature guide provides specialist commentary in English. Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai
• Cruise on the Milford Mariner, Milford Wanderer or MV Sinbad. The vessel used for the nature cruise may interchange to suit operational and capacity requirements
• *Picnic lunch contains sandwich (fresh salad & cold meat), Scroggin energy mix, Fruit juice, Cheese and crackers, Cookie, Fresh fruit (seasonal) & Complimentary tea or coffee

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