Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau
Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau
Milford Sound Cruise with Transfers from Queenstown
Start your adventure in Queenstown with a scenic glass-roofed coach ride through alpine landscapes on your way to Milford Sound. Cruise past dramatic cliffs, Mitre Peak, and cascading waterfalls while keeping an eye out for dolphins, seals, and penguins.
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Milford Sound Cruise with Transfers from Te Anau
Depart from Te Anau and enjoy a shorter, scenic journey to Milford Sound before embarking on a 2-hour cruise through this UNESCO-listed fiord. Sail alongside towering peaks and waterfalls while learning from an onboard nature specialist. With less travel time, you’ll have more energy to soak in Milford’s stunning beauty.
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Highlights
Embark on a breathtaking journey through New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonder with the Milford Sound Cruise. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury glass-roofed coach from Queenstown or Te Anau, enjoying stunning alpine views along the way. Once at Milford Sound, step aboard a modern vessel to explore the UNESCO-listed fiord, sailing out to the Tasman Sea past towering cliffs and dramatic peaks.
Along the 2-hour cruise, drift beneath cascading waterfalls, marvel at Mitre Peak, and keep watch for playful dolphins, fur seals, and rare Fiordland crested penguins. With expert commentary from an onboard nature specialist, this immersive adventure brings the magic of Milford Sound to life for nature lovers, photographers, and explorers alike.
- UNESCO-listed Wonder: Cruise the length of Milford Sound with views of Mitre Peak and towering waterfalls.
- Luxury Transfers: Relax on a glass-roofed coach from Queenstown or Te Anau for panoramic mountain views.
- Wildlife Encounters: Spot dolphins, fur seals, and Fiordland crested penguins in their natural habitat.
- Expert Commentary: Learn from an onboard nature specialist sharing insights into the fiord’s ecology.
- Indoor & Outdoor Viewing: Enjoy unparalleled perspectives from spacious decks and a comfortable indoor lounge.
Itinerary
Duration: 10-12 hours (approx.)
Scenic Coach Transfer
Admission Ticket FreeDepart from Queenstown or Te Anau aboard a glass-roofed luxury coach for alpine and mountain views.Milford Sound Cruise
Admission Ticket Included2 hoursEmbark on a 2-hour cruise through the UNESCO-listed fiord, passing Mitre Peak, waterfalls, and lush rainforest.Wildlife Spotting
Wildlife ViewingLook out for dolphins, fur seals, and Fiordland crested penguins as your onboard specialist shares expert commentary.Return Transfer
Admission Ticket FreeJourney back to your starting point in Queenstown or Te Anau.
What's included
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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Additional information
- Queenstown Meeting Point: RealNZ, 88 Beach Street. Pickup available from selected bus stops upon request.
- Te Anau Meeting Point: RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
- Operates daily. Cruise and transfers run according to scheduled departure times.
- Operates in all weather conditions—please dress appropriately.
- Most travelers can participate, but this activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Infant Ticket: Ages 0–4 (infants must sit on laps).
- Child Ticket: Ages 5–15.
- Infant and child rates are the same for this product.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Warm, weather-appropriate clothing.
- Comfortable shoes for walking on deck.
- Camera for scenic photography.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Instant confirmation upon booking.
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- Show your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting point to board the coach or cruise.
Location
Provider
RealNZ
Frequently asked questions
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Our Milford Sound Cruise with RealNZ was an unforgettable experience — truly the highlight of our South Island trip! The entire journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound was smooth and well-organized, with plenty of scenic stops and photo opportunities along the way. The driver-guide was friendly, informative, and made the long drive feel enjoyable. The cruise itself was breathtaking — surrounded by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and even playful seals along the fjord! The boat was comfortable, clean, and offered great viewing spots both indoors and outdoors. Everything ran on time, the staff were professional and welcoming, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend RealNZ for anyone visiting Milford Sound — it’s absolutely worth it!
Got the cruise starting from Queenstown starting 7am till 8pm but this trip was absolutely worth it. We were lucky to get sunny weather with rain the day before so the fiordlands were beautiful and what’s second best is Paulie our coach driver, excellent engaging commentary stringing in his own experiences to help us relieve it and imagine together with him and safety smooth ride
Great trip with Paulie as our driver. He gave great commentary. Amazing scenery on the way there. Cruise was good as well. Not too crowded on the boat. Cheers!
Danny with teddy bear was an amazing guide. He made the long drive super fun, really enjoyed learning about the history and random fun facts of NZ. The trip was great, pickup/dropoff was very convenient with clear instructions for location and time. The itinerary was well timed with good breaks and stops on the way there, with 30mins stop at Te Anau to pickup snacks and food from the town centre. Cruise (sovereign) was about 1.5 hrs, the speaker for the guide was only heard on the top floor. View was amazing, bathrooms were clean. Food was also available on deck for purchase, but quite pricey. Top deck was quite windy so pack warm clothes for it, but there was also plenty of indoor space with a great view in other decks.
The transport organisation was just great by high standard coach talking us to Milford Sound and back to near our Hotel. Very good commentary on the coach and while cruising for the 2 hours. We recorded great memories throughout the journey.
It was amazing! Our tour guide was very engaging and was sharing fun facts the entire trip. He also captured perfect pictures!! 10/10 would recommend .