Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
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Top rated
4.7373104 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7373104 out of 5 stars
1911 reviews

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

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Christine – United States

Great staff — informative and friendly. Very comfortable boat. We liked the smaller vessel size for less crowds. The time under the waterfall was breathtaking from the front of the boat where the wind and mist gust over you. The dock area was modern, had bathroom and amenities, and was easy to navigate. We visited in early June and had sunny cool weather and significantly less groups. Larger boats had multi lingual announcements but we liked the charm of the local guide with the heavy New Zealand accent.

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Brendan – United States

Mark (I think that was his name) was an awesome guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Really made the trip awesome!

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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 close to waterfalls and wildlife
  • Smallest cruise operator in Milford Sound
  • Get close to the glacial carved mountains around 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

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

4.7 /5

based on 1911 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Christine – United StatesJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Great staff — informative and friendly. Very comfortable boat. We liked the smaller vessel size for less crowds. The time under the waterfall was breathtaking from the front of the boat where the wind and mist gust over you. The dock area was modern, had bathroom and amenities, and was easy to navigate. We visited in early June and had sunny cool weather and significantly less groups. Larger boats had multi lingual announcements but we liked the charm of the local guide with the heavy New Zealand accent.
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Brendan – United StatesJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Mark (I think that was his name) was an awesome guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Really made the trip awesome!
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Colin – AustraliaMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
A fantastic day, even though it rained the scenery was spectacular and the guides commentary was very informative. Highly Recommend

Product ID: 189426

Activity provider:Mitre Peak Cruises

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