Milford Sound Nature Cruises

Explore moody, dramatic Milford Sound.  The Milford Mariner and Milford Wanderer are both designed along the lines of traditional trading scows and the newest vessel is the MV Sinbad. All vessels have been purpose built to operate in Milford Sound and offer a relaxing, extended cruise. 

For those on board wanting to learn about the magnificent scenery and wildlife, our nature guide provides a detailed commentary (English only).  

Keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and penguins. 

• Delicious picnic and obento lunches available (must be pre-ordered)
   
• Luxury coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau
   
• Scenic fly back option available from Milford Sound to Queenstown (weather permitting)
   
• Suitable for all ages

• Milford Discovery Centre - underwater observatory option available with selected departures and self-drive itineraries (extra cost).    

Nature Cruises from Milford Sound:
Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
Oct 11 - Apr 12: 10.30am & 1.35pm daily
Nov 11 - Apr 12: 12.30pm daily
Dec 11 - mid Apr 12: 10.40am & 1.25pm daily
Dec 11 - Mar 12: 4pm daily
May 12 - Sep 12: 12.55pm daily
Prices from: $75 - $95* Adult /$22 Child

Coach, Nature Cruise, Coach from Te Anau:
Duration: 7 hrs - 8 hrs 30 mins
Oct 11 - Apr 12: 8am & 10.20am daily
May 12 - Sep 12: 9.50am daily
Prices from: $165 - $175* Adult /$82.50 - $87.50* Child
 

Coach, Nature Cruise, Coach from Queenstown:
Duration: 13 hrs
Oct 11 - Apr 12: 7.30am daily
May 12 - Sep 12: 6.55am daily
Prices from: $198 Adult / $99 Child

Fly, Nature Cruise, Fly from Queenstown:
Duration: 4 hrs 10 mins
Oct 11 - Apr 12: 12.30pm daily
May 12 - Sep 12: 12noon daily
Prices from: $430 - $455 Adult / $279.50 - $296 Child