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Milford Sound Scenic and Nature Cruises

Fiordland Travel will take you there, by luxury coach or plane, to cruise the Fiord in spacious, modern vessels. With luck you will catch sight of dolphins, seals and rare penguins. The timetable features scenic cruises of varying lengths, during which friendly staff provide informative commentaries in several languages. Delicious lunch options available on board include hot buffet style lunches, rock lobster and Obento or picnic lunch boxes.

Cruises Available


Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

This cruise appeals to those wanting to enjoy the dramatic scenery of Milford Sound in style! Cruise the full length of Milford Sound on board one of our spacious, modern vessels (Milford Monarch or Milford Haven) offering excellent viewing opportunities. Our friendly staff provide informative commentaries in several languages and point out highlights.

Duration 1hr 40mins

Delicious buffet, picnic, obento and rock lobster lunches available (must be pre-ordered)
Underwater Observatory option (11am & 3pm Scenic Cruises)
Luxury coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
Queenstown flightseeing options: fly both ways or fly back after coaching into Milford (weather permitting)

 

All prices in New Zealand Dollars.
Prices Valid from 1 Oct 06 - 30 Sept 07
SCENIC CRUISES - MILFORD SOUND
Departs-Returns Season (NZ$) Adult (NZ$) Child
From Milford Tour code: [M1A]
Scenic Cruises 9.00am - 10:40am 01 Oct - 30 Apr $55.00 $15.00
11.00am - 12.40pm All Year $60.00 $15.00
12.00pm - 1.40pm 15 Oct - 31 Mar $75.00 $15.00
1.00pm - 2.40pm All Year $75.00 $15.00
2.00pm - 3.40pm 15 Oct - 31 Mar $60.00 $15.00
3.00pm - 4.40pm 01 Oct - 30 Apr $55.00 $15.00
Underwater Observatory available at extra cost
From Te Anau Tour code: [M1B]
Coach & Milford Sound Scenic Cruises 8.00am - 4.30pm 01 Oct 06 - 30 Sep 07 $127.00 $63.50
9.50am - 4.30pm All Year $142.00 $71.00
Underwater Observatory available with 8.00am departure at extra cost
From Queenstown Tour code: [M1C]
Coach / Scenic Cruises 6.55am - 7.30pm All Year $205.00 $97.50
Coach / Scenic Cruise / Fly 6.55am - 3.40pm All Year $535.00 $317.00
Flight - weather permitting Tour code: [M1D]
Fly / Scenic Cruise / Fly 8.00am - 11.40am 01 Oct - 30 Apr $366.00 $240.00
10.00am - 1.40pm All Year $399.00 $259.50
12.00pm - 3.40pm 01 May - 30 Sep $399.00 $259.50
2.00pm - 5.40pm 01 Oct - mid Apr $366.00 $240.00
One Way Flights To/From Queenstown Tour code: [M1E]
Flight Milford / Queenstown 11.00am - 11:40am All Year $330.00 $214.50
1.00pm - 1.40pm All Year
3.00pm - 3.40pm All Year
3.30pm - 4.10pm All Year
4.30pm - 5.10pm 01 Oct - 30 Apr
Flight Queenstown / Milford 8.00am - 8:40am 01 Oct - 30 Apr $330.00 $214.50
10.00am - 10.40am All Year
12.00am - 12.40pm All Year
2.00pm - 2.40pm All Year

Flight - weather permitting
Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time.
Suitable for all ages


Nature Cruises - Milford Sound

Explore Milford Sound in a leisurely and casual way with our nature guides. Our vessels, the Milford Mariner and Milford Wanderer designed along the lines of traditional trading scows and have been purpose built to operate in the fiords. These modern vessels offer a relaxing, extended cruise option.

For those on board wanting to learn about the magnificent scenery and wildlife, our nature guide provides a detailed commentary (English only). Keep a look out for dolphins, seals and penguins.

Duration 2hrs 30mins

Delicious picnic lunch box and obento lunch available (must be pre-ordered)
Underwater Observatory option (10.45am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm)
Luxury coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau plus fly out options from Milford Sound

All prices in New Zealand Dollars.
Prices Valid from 1 Oct 06 - 30 Sept 07
NATURE CRUISES - MILFORD SOUND
Departs-Returns Season (NZ$) Adult (NZ$) Child
From Milford Tour code: [M2A]
Nature Cruises 10.30am - 1.15pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $75.00 $15.00
12.30pm - 3.00pm All Year $80.00 $15.00
1.25pm - 3.55pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $80.00 $15.00
Underwater Observatory available at extra cost
From Te Anau Tour code: [M2B]
Coach / Nature Cruises 8.00am - 4.30pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $135.00 $67.50
10.20am - 6.00pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $147.00 $73.50
From Queenstown Tour code: [M2C]
Coach / Nature Cruises 7.30am - 8.30pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $210.00 $105.00
Tour code: [M2D]
Coach / Nature Cruise / Fly  7.30am - 5.40pm 1 Oct - 30 Apr $540.00 $319.50

Flight - weather permitting
Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time.
Suitable for all ages


Small Boat Cruises - Milford Sound

Enjoy a relaxing personalised Milford Sound experience. On board the M.V. Friendship you'll get close up views of Mitre Peak, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest. During your cruise keep a look out for wildlife, as sightings are common.

Duration 2hrs 30mins

Underwater Observatory option (12.45pm departure only)
Delicious picnic lunch box available (must be pre-ordered)
Capacity - 45 passengers
Coach connections not available for Small Boat Cruises

Prices for the Season  1 Oct  2006 - 30 Sept 2007
SMALL BOAT CRUISES - MILFORD SOUND
Departs-Returns Season (NZ$) Adult (NZ$) Child
From Milford Tour code: [M6]
Small Boat Cruises 10.00am - 12.15pm 1 Nov 06 - 30 Apr 07 $60.00 $15.00
12.45pm - 3.15pm 1 Sept 06 - 31 May 07 $75.00 $15.00

Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time.
Underwater Observatory available at extra cost
Suitable for all ages

What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, camera and lots of film or digital media.


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