Milford Sound Boat Cruise - Southern Discoveries Cruise & Underwater Observatory Milford Sound

Watch Video

View Prices

Milford Sound Cruise & Underwater Observatory

Ask a Question

Highlights

Cruise on the original, locally owned and operated Milford Sound cruise
The only cruise including a visit to the Underwater Observatory
See rare black coral in its natural habitat
Delicious picnic lunch on the cruise

Description

Jump aboard and Discover More with this Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Cruise & Underwater Observatory tour. This is the best way to not only visit Milford Sound but actually stay a little longer and really experience it! After all, this is known as the 8th wonder of the world so be sure to do the best.

Discover More Cruise
This trip delivers a Milford Sound cruise experience that is more authentic, insightful and personal. Travel aboard a small boat cruise, with an informative nature guide, for two hours of magical sights and sounds. Take the opportunity to drink glacial water, touch natural artefacts and get beneath huge waterfalls. Milford Sound cruises often get the opportunity to spot some incredible wildlife, and a small boat cruise will give you the best viewing experience.

Following your cruise, the adventure continues at the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory where you descend down 64 steps to 10 metres of depth to witness the magical underwater world of Milford Sound. Here you can learn all about what you are seeing through lots of informative panels and videos.

Nature Cruise Only
If you are short on time, you can still experience Milford Sound by boat on a two hour nature cruise. The passionate skippers at Southern Discoveries will provide fascinating insights into the area and you may be lucky enough to see dolphins, penguins and seals!

Trip Includes

Discover More Cruise - includes 2 hour cruise, entry to the Underwater Observatory & a picnic lunch
Nature Cruise Only - includes 2 hour nature cruise
Complimentary tea & coffee
Knowledgeable guides & informative commentary
Transfers from Queenstown & Te Anau available

Duration

Allow 3 hours

Departures

Discover More Cruise departs 9:30am & 1:30pm (12:15pm & 1:15pm in winter)
Nature Cruise Only departs 10:30am & 1:15pm
Departs from the main visitor terminal in Milford Sound
Transport available from Queenstown (7:00 am) & Te Anau (10:00 am)
Operates daily all year

Other Information

Purpose built, all weather vessels offer superior comfort & personalised service
Maximum capacity onboard the boat is 75 passengers. We limit our numbers to keep our cruises uncrowded enhancing your enjoyment & appreciation of this spectacular wilderness area
Complimentary tea & coffee
Child (5-14yrs) & infant (0-4yrs) rates apply
Infants (0-4yrs) travel free of charge on cruises departing from Milford Sound (additional cost for transfers ex Queenstown or Te Anau)
Parking at Milford Sound is $25 for up to five hours, if guests stay longer than 5 hours there is an additional cost
The gravel overflow carpark in Deepwater Basin is free and a courtesy shuttle to the Milford Terminal operates every 15-20 minutes between 8 am and 5:30 pm

Normal Retail Prices

Discover More Cruise:
- Adult NZD$129.00
- Child (5 -14yrs) NZD$59.00
Coach & Discover More ex Te Anau:
- Adult NZD$189.00
- Child (5-14yrs) NZD$129.00
- Infant (0-4yrs) NZD$129.00
Nature Cruise Only:
- Adult NZD$125.00
- Child (5 -14yrs) NZD$55.00
Coach & Cruise Only ex Te Anau :
- Adult NZD$169.00
- Child (5-14yrs) NZD$119.00
- Infant (0-4yrs) NZD$119.00
Coach & Cruise Only ex Queenstown :
- Adult NZD$209.00
- Child (5-14yrs) NZD$119.00
- Infant (0-4yrs) NZD$119.00

All prices shown in NZD$.

Genuine Customer Reviews powered by

Service rating:

The staff were excellent (friendly and obliging).
The captain's cruise-path and control of the vessel were excellent.
The captain's commentary was informative, interesting, and beautifully delivered.
The lunch was all we needed.

Product rating:

This cruise was high value for money.

Reviewed 13-Sep-2022

Service rating:

Very helpful checking on options and responding in abverybtimely fashion.

Product rating:

A great trip with very friendly staff.

Reviewed 07-Jan-2021

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are glad that you had a great time in Milford Sound & we hope to see you here soon again. All the best!

Posted 13-Jan-2021

Service rating:

Booked on line day before Boat Cruise at Milford Sounds.
On arrival at ticket desk no booking showing on computer.
Assistant had to ring to get booking confirmation.

Product rating:

Great boat ride around sounds. Staff very helpful and commentary excellent

Reviewed 28-Dec-2020

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. Your booking was confirmed with the operator on the morning of the 22nd of December and the e-ticket was sent to you via email. I am unsure why the booking was not showing in the booking system of the operator. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. We are glad that you had an amazing time in Milford Sound & we hope to see you here soon again. All the best!

Posted 10-Jan-2021

We are wishing to do the Milford Sound cruise and underwater observatory, and would need to leave from Queenstown and return there that night.

Do any of your tours include this. We would like to do the tour on 27th Nov 2023. Thanks!

0 comments - Post a Comment

how many days is the cancellation period

0 comments - Post a Comment

Does the Milford sound cruise run in January

Comments

How many people are on the boat cruise? Milford sound Saturday November 19th at 1:15

Comment by: Jean on 16th Nov 22 at 20:43

1 comment - Post a Comment

Book Now

93%
rating

93% of new customers that used Everything New Zealand to provide advice and securely book their NZ activities have let us know they've had a good or excellent experience with us. Thank you.

Read Reviews