Real Journeys Milford Sound Nature Cruises

Milford Sound is simply stunning – it is a natural wonder of world fame.

Whatever the fiord’s mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.

Nowhere in Fiordland do the mountains stand as tall, straight out of the sea.

Activity Options

Nature Cruise

• Explore dramatic, moody Milford Sound in a leisurely and relaxed way with our nature guides

• Our purpose built vessels, the Milford Mariner and Milford Wanderer are designed along the lines of traditional trading scows, purpose built to operate in the fiords

• Throughout your cruise, our nature guide provides an engaging English only commentary about the magnificent scenery and wildlife, Keep a look out for dolphins, seals and penguins

• Queenstown and Te Anau glass-roofed coach connections

Nature Cruise departing Milford Sound – All year, daily departures

• October – April: 10.30 am & 1.35 pm
• November: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm & 1.35 pm
• December – March: 10.30 am, 10.40 am, 12.30 pm, 1.25 pm & 1.35 pm
• May – September: 12.55 pm (2 hours duration)

Coach-Nature Cruise-Coach departing Te Anau – All year, daily departures

• October – April: 8.00 am & 10.20 am
• May – September: 9.50 am

Coach-Nature Cruise-Coach departing Queenstown, All year, daily departures

• October – April: 7.30 am
• May – September: 6.55 am

Coach-Nature Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown, All year, weather permitting

• October – April: 7.30 am
• May -September 6.55 am

Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown, All year, weather permitting

• October – April: 12.30 pm
• May – September: 12 noon

Extras

Underwater Observatory (extra cost – you can only do this option if you self drive and are departing from Milford Sound).

Lunch options available, must be pre ordered: Picnic Box, Gourmet Antipasto and Obento Lunch.

Duration

• Ex Milford: 2 hours 30mins (2 hours in winter)
• Ex Te Anau Coach-Nature Cruise-Coach: 8 hours 30 minutes (7 hours in winter)
• Ex Queenstown Coach-Nature Cruise-Coach: 13 hours
• Ex Queenstown Coach-Nature Cruise-Fly: 10 hours 10 minutes
• Ex Queenstown Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly: 4 hours 20 minutes

Other Information

• Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time
• Suitable for all ages
• Flights weather permitting

What to bring:

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

Location

Nature Cruises depart from Milford Sound terminal, otherwise if taking the coach option, pick-ups are available from most in-town accommodation.