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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

4.8  / 51346 reviews
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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
4.8  / 51346 reviews
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Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Milford Sound in its true isolation and grandeur with this boat tour.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Rachael – United Kingdom

loved the guides local knowledge, she was also excellent at spotting nature and taking the boat to see it if possible. we were very lucky as we got to see dolphins

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Rachael – United Kingdom
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Allison – United States

We really enjoyed the 2 hour small boat scenic cruise! Though there are tons of different companies with boat cruises leaving the same port at the same time, we were the only one that went all the way out to the ocean, so we saw the entire Sound! It took about one hour to get out to the mouth of the Sound and then an hour ride back. The boat was also the smallest one in the harbor, which I thought was nice. The captains narrated a few different things, and we saw waterfalls and seals. There was also complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. When deciding on the timing of your cruise, the sun will be best for pictures on the way out in the morning and the way back in during the afternoon. So if you want the best lit pictures of the classic Milford Sound photos, choose a morning cruise.

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Allison – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Two hour cruise, with frequent stops at spectacular points of interest
  • Interactive and informative commentary from our Skipper
  • Great photo opportunities as we get you closer to waterfalls and wildlife
  • Maximum capacity of 75 guests, giving you plenty of room to enjoy the views
  • We go further, and get you closer than any other operator in Milford Sound

Full description

Sit back and relax as your cruise departs from Milford Sound Wharf, and makes its way out past the iconic Mitre Peak. Cruise the length of the 16km fiord, out past St Annes Point Lighthouse, while listening to informative commentary from our skipper who will highlight points of interest along the way including the mighty Lady Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls. We go further, and get you closer than any other operator in Milford Sound. Whether you choose to keep warm with a complimentary tea/coffee seated inside our lounge or want to get outside and breathe in the pristine alpine air, you are going to be inspired by the majesty of the region. Our cruises have strictly limited passenger numbers, rewarding you with an intimate experience of Milford Sound while allowing for unobstructed photo opportunities from our outdoor viewing decks. Be sure to keep an eye out for seals basking in the sun, pods of dolphins or rare Fiordland Crested Penguins that can be found seasonally within the region.

Includes

  • 2-hour small boat cruise of Milford Sound
  • Frequent stops at spectacular points of interest
  • Indoor and outdoor viewing areas
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available on-board
  • Live commentary

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Meeting point

Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, State Highway 94, Milford Sound. Free parking - at Deepwater Basin (40 minute nature walk)to Cruise Terminal. Paid parking - 10 minutes from the Cruise Terminal. Disability parking - outside of the visitor terminal (As long as you can display badge).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • We recommend bringing a waterproof jacket as we get very close to the waterfalls and there is a chance you can get wet from the spray.
  • We do not provide any food options onboard our vessels. Please feel free to bring some food along with you in a bag or backpack to enjoy whilst on your cruise.
  • Please notify staff if you have a passenger with a disability, and we can organize to board the party early to avoid queueing. Please communicate any specific needs with the crew and we will do our best to accommodate.
  • If a passenger is wheelchair bound, we highly suggest using the terminal restrooms prior to the cruise.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1346 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Rachael – United KingdomJanuary 18, 2025  – Verified booking
loved the guides local knowledge, she was also excellent at spotting nature and taking the boat to see it if possible. we were very lucky as we got to see dolphins
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Allison – United StatesJanuary 14, 2025  – Verified booking
We really enjoyed the 2 hour small boat scenic cruise! Though there are tons of different companies with boat cruises leaving the same port at the same time, we were the only one that went all the way out to the ocean, so we saw the entire Sound! It took about one hour to get out to the mouth of the Sound and then an hour ride back. The boat was also the smallest one in the harbor, which I thought was nice. The captains narrated a few different things, and we saw waterfalls and seals. There was also complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. When deciding on the timing of your cruise, the sun will be best for pictures on the way out in the morning and the way back in during the afternoon. So if you want the best lit pictures of the classic Milford Sound photos, choose a morning cruise.
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Michael – New ZealandJanuary 12, 2025  – Verified booking
It was a great tour, loved the scenery, taboo could have been clearer.
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Product ID: 189426

Activity provider:Mitre Peak Cruises

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