Milford Sound Nature Cruises

Milford Sound Daytime Cruises

Explore Milford Sound on an extended and relaxed Nature Cruise.

With specialist nature guides on board, Real Journeys Nature Cruises offer a close-up experience of Milford Sound’s rainforest, soaring rock walls, and wildlife. Throughout the cruise, the guides share stories of the fiord’s history and are happy to answer your questions.

Nature Cruises have a flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and to pause to view highlights. Cruise so close to waterfalls that water soaks the foredeck, or drift gently while watching out for dolphins, seals and penguins.

   Duration 2hrs 30mins (2 hrs in winter)
   Picnic and obento lunch options available (must be pre-ordered)
   Specialist nature guides provide commentary (English only)
   Milford Sound Discovery Centre (underwater observatory) option (extra cost - selected departures from Milford only)
   Luxury coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau plus fly out options from Milford Sound
 
Suitable for all ages


  Book online & SAVE 10% off Milford Sound Nature Cruises

Book a Milford Sound Nature Cruise (departing from Milford Sound) & SAVE 10% 
Offer valid for travel from 1 Oct 2009 to 30 Sept 2010. Discount excludes coach & flight connections, lunch options & underwater observatory.

  FREE Picnic Lunch with Coach and Milford Sound Nature Cruises:

     - Coach, Milford Sound Nature Cruise, Coach (from Te Anau)
     - Coach, Milford Sound Nature Cruise, Coach (from Queenstown)
     - Coach, Milford Sound Nature Cruise, Fly (from Queenstown)
Offer valid for travel from 1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special or offer.

  FREE Picnic Lunch with Fly, Milford Sound Nature Cruise, Fly (from Queenstown) 

Book a Fly, Milford Sound Nature Cruise, Fly (from Queenstown) and receive:
    - 9.30am: FREE Picnic Lunch (valid for travel from Nov 2009 - Mar 2010)
    - 12.30pm: FREE Picnic Lunch (valid for travel from Oct 2009 - Apr 2010)
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special or offer.

These specials will be automatically applied to your booking - details of the savings are shown on your booking summary.


Milford Sound Nature Cruises - from Milford
Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010
Departs: 10.30am, 10.40pm, 12.30pm, 1.25pm,
1.35pm & 4pm
Prices from: $68 - $88 adult *
$20 child
1 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010
Departs: 10.30am, 10.40am, 12.30pm, 1.25pm, 1.35pm & 4pm
Prices from: $68 - $88 adult *
$20 child
12 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 10.30am, 10.40am, 12.30pm & 1.25pm & 1.35pm
Prices from: $78 - $88 adult *
$20 child
1 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 12.55pm
Prices from: $88 adult
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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • * Daily peak and off peak price variation

Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 13 hrs
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $230 adult
$115 child
1 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $230 adult
$115 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge

Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Fly - from Queenstown

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 10 hrs 10 mins
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $540 adult
$316.50 child
1 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $540 adult
$316.50 child

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  • Flights weather permitting
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Child rates apply for 4 - 14 years
  • Infants 0 - 3 years carried free of charge where the infant sits on parent's knee, otherwise child rates apply
  • If you are unable to fly back due to weather conditions, you will return to Queenstown by coach

Fly & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Fly - from Queenstown
Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 3 hrs 10 mins
1 Nov 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 9.30am & 12.30pm
Prices from: $440 adult
$286 child
1 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 12noon
Prices from: $440 adult
$286 child
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Please note:

  • Flights weather permitting
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Child rates apply for 4 - 14 years
  • Infants 0 - 3 years carried free of charge where the infant sits on parent's knee, otherwise child rates apply

Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 7 hrs - 8 hrs 30 mins
1 Nov 2009 - 15 Apr 2010
Departs: 8am & 10.20am
Prices from: $153 - $163 adult *
$76.50 - $81.50 child
16 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 10.20am
Prices from: $163 adult
$81.50 child
1 May 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $163 adult
$81.50 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • * Daily peak and off peak price variation




What to bring:

Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera. 

If you wish to be dropped off at a different location from your departure point, please contact us directly and provide details of the excursions you are interested in, date of travel & number of travellers (adults/child/infant).

Real Journeys also operates Doubtful Sound Cruises (day and overnight), Te Anau Glowworm Caves and TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Excursions.

Real Journeys
Tel +64 3 249 7416
Freephone 0800 65 65 01 (within NZ)
Email reservations@realjourneys.co.nz
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