RealNZ Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

Experience New Zealand’s most iconic fiord on a Milford Sound scenic cruise. 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.

Experience Milford Sound’s grandeur with RealNZ on a Milford Sound cruise. RealNZ offers a range of daytime and night-time cruises to suit all travellers.

Activity Options

Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

Scenic cruises offer you the chance to enjoy the dramatic scenery of Milford Sound
Cruise the full length of Milford Sound on board one a spacious vessel (Milford Monarch, Milford Haven or Milford Sovereign) all of which offer excellent viewing opportunities
Friendly staff provide interesting commentaries in several languages and point out natural highlights and wildlife
Queenstown and Te Anau glass-roofed coach connections

Milford Sound Scenic Cruise departing Milford Sound – All year, daily departures

All Year: 11 am and 1 pm
November – April: 9 am, 11.00 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm and 3 pm

Coach–Milford Sound Scenic Cruise–Coach departing Te Anau – All year, daily departures

All Year: 9.50 am
November – April: 8.00 am & 9.50 am

Other Information

Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time
Suitable for all ages
Luxury coach connections from Te Anau with multi lingual commentary
What to bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

Extras

Lunch options available, must be pre ordered: Picnic Box, International Buffet and Obento Lunch

Duration

Cruise departing Milford Sound: 1 hour 40 minutes
Coach-Scenic Cruise-Coach departing Te Anau: 7 hours – 8 hours 30 minutes

Location

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

Book a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

You can book a Milford Sound cruise separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

Popular New Zealand holiday packages with a stay in Te Anau include:

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Milford Sound activities.