Nature Cruise Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand

Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Photographer: Heidi Coppock Beard
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Milford Sound Cruises - Southern Discoveries

Encounter Nature Cruise

Get up close and personal with this pristine environment on our small boat, Encounter Nature Cruise. Reach out and touch sheer rock cliffs and drink pure glacial water straight from the waterfalls, see seals sunning themselves on the rocks, dolphins riding the bow wave or if you're lucky, spot rare Fiordland crested penguins (in season).

Why choose an Encounter Nature Cruise?

• Small boat with fewer passengers for an intimate Milford Sound experience
• Interactive and personal with a fun and friendly atmosphere
• Two specialist nature guides share their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary
• Taste pure glacial water from towering waterfalls
• The ideal cruise for close-up photos of seals, dolphins or penguins
• Raincoats provided on board so you can stand on the bow under tumbling waterfalls
• Large, outdoor viewing deck with covered seating
• Have your photo taken with the skipper in the open wheelhouse
• Range of lunch options available (must be pre-ordered, at extra cost)
• Complimentary tea and coffee

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Scenic Cruise

Check out Milford's awe-inspiring scenery from our spacious observation lounges or large, outdoor viewing decks on one of our modern, purpose-built catamarans. Move freely around the boat and enjoy the comfort and stability that only a twin-hull vessel can provide.

Why choose a Scenic Cruise?

• Cruise the length of the fiord and out to the Tasman Sea, stopping at waterfalls and points of interest along the way
• Spacious observation lounges with tall viewing windows and plenty of comfortable indoor seating
• Soak up the sun on our large viewing decks with 360-degree views of the towering fiord
• Family friendly, with a lively and informative commentary from our skipper
• Multi-lingual commentary available on select departures
• Visit the skipper in the open wheelhouse
• Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared lunch options while you cruise the fiord. Our hot International Buffet Lunch is available on our 11.00am and 1.30pm sailings (must be pre-ordered, at extra cost)
• Complimentary tea and coffee

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Discover More Cruise

The longest and best value daytime cruise in Milford Sound enables you to really explore the beauty of the fiord. Our local, knowledgeable nature guides ensure you discover the wildlife, nature and history of this remarkable sanctuary. With a delicious Gourmet Picnic Lunch and visit to the Milford Discovery Centre included, it's the complete cruise experience.

Why choose a Discover More Cruise?

• You have time to slow down and luxuriate in the beauty of Milford Sound
• Visit the Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory and enjoy a delicious lunch
• Specialist nature guides roam the vessel and share their passion and knowledge of the history, geology and wildlife of the fiord
• Exceptional value, all-inclusive nature experience with excellent wildlife viewing
• Stand under Stirling Falls - the most magnificent waterfall in Milford Sound - but keep dry with a raincoat provided on board
• Taste pure glacial water straight from the waterfalls
• Join the skipper in the open wheelhouse
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• 1 hour kayaking add on available on this trip

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About Milford Sound

Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth wonder of the world”, was carved out during successive ice ages and, at its deepest point off Mitre Peak, plunges to a depth of 265 metres.

The grandeur of Milford Sound can be appreciated from the air or water. Bowen Falls, hurtling 165 metres into the sea and the Stirling Falls further down the sound, set amidst the towering cliffs and dwarfed by Mitre Peak, are truly spectacular after rain.

Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are resident in the fiord and can be viewed up close from the launch cruises or kayak trips.

Spectacular kayaking and diving trips in the Milford Sound are very popular, as is the Underwater Observatory.

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