Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

4.7  / 5917 reviews
Activity provider:Mitre Peak Cruises
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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity provider:Mitre Peak Cruises
4.7  / 5917 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

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

4.7 /5

based on 917 reviews

Review summary

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

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Laura – Australia14 August 2024  – Verified booking
Excellent boat trip. Friendly staff, very informative and not as packed as other tour operator boats
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Mele – Australia13 August 2024  – Verified booking
Kahu and the team were great. Would book this trip again. Lived the s.aller numbers and how close to nature we got compared to the bigger boats.
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Kristina – New Zealand2 August 2024  – Verified booking
We were so lucky to have the most amazing day to cruise the sounds! We felt safe on the boat, the guide was very informative and our country was at its spectacular best! Saw two little yellow eyed penguins and a couple of fur seals. The water was so green! Would definitely recommend to all. Thanks team
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