NEW ZEALAND · MILFORD SOUND CRUISES
Everything about a Milford day comes down to how you get there and how big the boat is. These 15 cover the Queenstown coach, the shorter run from Te Anau, the small boats that reach the falls and the flights that skip the road entirely.
Review of the 13-hour Milford Sound tour from Queenstown, with small-group transport, scenic stops, picnic lunch, and a two-hour cruise.
“This was a great experience. Scenic drive with gorgeous vantage points/stops along the way. Comfortable transit that’s worry free. Jacob was an awesome guide!!”
Review of Milford Sound’s intimate 2-hour small boat cruise, with waterfalls, wildlife, close-up views, hot drinks, and practical planning tips.
“Pros: Good value for money Smaller boat avoided big tour groups Plenty of space for individual views of the area and main sights Cons: Smaller boat is more prone to the chop of waves once out to the Tasman sea. Not tour operators fault but there are a lot of boats out on the sound. If you want more privacy consider doubtful sound”
Review of Altitude Tours’ small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, and cruise details.
“Had the best experience, both because the weather Was suprisingly good and views were all clear - but also because of our local guide Chelsea, which made some extra stops for taking pictures, highlighing grand view points across the way. Read more”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise beneath towering cliffs, spot wildlife, and return by a different scenic route in 4.5 hours.
“Must do if in Queenstown, flight is way more impressive than the boat honestly speaking. Boat was great but was mixed with coach passengers so was crowded on the upper deck. Tanmay is a great pilot and gives brilliant commentary.”
Review the Queenstown to Milford Sound coach and cruise day tour, with scenic stops, guide tips, costs, food, timing, and practical advice.
“I would highly recommend this trip, our driver Paulie was great. His commentary was informative and fun with some good stories added into the mix. The road to Milford Sound is windy at points but the bus handles it well. The cruise around the Sound was great and the journey there and back is worth it!”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise beneath waterfalls, spot wildlife, and return over Fiordland in a weather-dependent five-hour trip.
“An excellent day trip which took the pain of a long bus ride to Milford Sound out of the way and provided an incredible experience by plane! would highly recommend!”
Review of the 2-hour Milford Sound cruise: close waterfall views, wildlife, commentary, hot drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This is the 2nd time I’ve taken family members on this cruise. The Captain took great pride and care to entertain us and explore Milford Sound. Because Mitre Peak Cruises uses smaller vessels, they are able to get up close and personal with wildlife and demonstrations. Ever ride a cruise boat bow under a waterfall? We did! See a mother fur seal with her pup? We did! How about a Crested Penguin? We saw one also! Great explanations, interesting facts and information regarding history and biodiversity. Ask and see why the color of the water changes from inside the sound and the Tasman Sea. I would highly recommend this cruise…”
Review of the Te Anau Milford Sound day tour, with small groups, scenic stops, wildlife, morning tea, and a two-hour cruise.
“A wonderful tour of Milford Sound. Stephen gave us a great description of all the places on the way to the boat, and regaled us with great stories. The boat ride was amazing; we saw seals, a penguin, and close up views of the waterfalls. We opted for lunch, which was tasty and very generous. Highly recommend this tour for an awesome day.”
Review of Pure Milford’s 105-minute catamaran cruise, with waterfalls, seals, dolphins, live commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Most surreal experience! The beauty of Milford Sound is unmatched. Really grateful to be there. Highly recommended!”
Review of Southern Discoveries’ Queenstown to Milford Sound coach tour, with scenic stops, a two-hour cruise, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Shale our driver was outstanding! Went above and beyond for all aboard the coach. Highly recommend.”
Review of Milford Sound’s boutique small-boat cruise, with waterfall access, wildlife, practical parking advice, weather tips, and honest value.
“Lovely trip, but it would be Nice if the loudspeakers were places so you Can hear what the guide says at the back of the Boat. We Saw furseals and bottlenosed dolphins, a real treat”
Review of the Te Anau to Milford Sound coach and cruise, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, guide tips, wildlife, timing, and value.
“It was a great way to sit back and let someone else do the driving and give commentary along the way. Our driver Scarlet was absolutely the bomb and allowed plenty of stops along the way for photo opportunities. Money well spent”
Review of the Te Anau Milford Sound day tour, with a small-group van, nature cruise, picnic lunch, short walks, and scenic stops.
“Had a great time on at Milford Sound. Geoff was our tour guide - he made it so fun! Very knowledgeable and made us all laugh. The tour felt personal - he tailored the trip to suit us all and it was much better than those big commercial buses and boats!”
Review of the 12-hour Milford Sound coach and cruise from Queenstown, with scenic stops, lunch, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Fore the pure enjoyment of it a heavy rain day is a must. Still beautiful scenery but the rain adds the pop factor to this trip”
Review of the Te Anau Milford Sound tour with scenic stops, a small-boat cruise, picnic lunch, guides, price, and practical booking tips.
“What a great day! Steve our tour guide was very friendly and informative. The drive to Milford Sound was really fun with several stops to take photos. The cruise was amazing and we saw seals up close. We loved the small group, being on a Read more”
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