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Milford Sound Cruises

Nature Cruise

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from $116.00
Your ultimate Milford Sound sightseeing vessel
Get closer to incredible waterfalls
Buffet Lunch on 1:15pm Cruise
Your ultimate Milford Sound sightseeing vessel
Get closer to incredible waterfalls
Buffet Lunch on 1:15pm Cruise
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Get incredibly close to nature, including the famous Stirling Falls. From the large open-top deck or comfy interior cabins, enjoy our most popular Milford Sound cruise.

About

Get incredibly close to nature, including the famous Stirling Falls. From the large open-top deck or comfy interior cabins, enjoy our most popular Milford Sound cruise.

  • Up to 2-hour cruise
  • Spacious cabins and unobstructed views through full-height windows
  • Commentary from our passionate skippers
  • Keep an eye out for seals on the rocks, or if you are lucky, dolphins and penguins in the water
  • Includes FREE tea and coffee
  • Licenced bar on board
  • "To Kai" Buffet available on the 1:15pm Nature Cruise.
  • Picnic lunch available for purchase.
  • Add-on coach transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau or flight transfer from Queenstown
  • Gift vouchers are available for our Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Buy now if you don't know your travel date and you don't want to miss out!
  • Download the Southern Discoveries app for multilingual commentary for our cruise experiences.
  • Southern Discoveries Ltd wishes to notify our customers about the natural risks and hazards prevalent in Milford Sound, the remote location where our operations are situated. Detailed information of these risks and hazards can be found here.
from $116.00
1h 45 mins - 2hrs
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Enjoy entertaining commentary from our passionate team
Catch a glimpse of Milford's amazing wildlife
155 metre high Stirling Falls dwarfed by surrounding mountains
Get up close and personal with Stirling Falls
Experience majestic towering mountains
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Enjoy entertaining commentary from our passionate team
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Catch a glimpse of Milford's amazing wildlife
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155 metre high Stirling Falls dwarfed by surrounding mountains
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Get up close and personal with Stirling Falls
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Experience majestic towering mountains

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Nature Cruise Lunch menu

Lunch

Lunch Options

Welcome aboard, and get ready to dine in style! Your Milford Sound Nature Cruise lunch options are listed to your right.

  • Freshly prepared picnic lunch is available to purchase on all Milford Sound cruises
  • Please note we do not include a drink with your picnic lunch as we are trying to reduce our use of single use plastic so please take your water bottle with you
  • A selection of snacks are available to purchase onboard all vessels
  • A fully licensed bar is available on all vessels, except the Lady Stirling
  • Free tea and coffee is available on all cruises
  • All meat is certified halal
  • The menu may vary at times due to seasonal supply
  • Please note that the ingredients and contents of each meal are only a guide and these may be subject to change
  • Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available – please indicate your preferences when you are booking online
  • If you have specific dietary requirements or special group requests, please call to discuss with the reservations team
  • Passengers are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onboard our vessels
  • We only accept credit card or cash payments, we can not accept eftpos or debit cards
"To Kai" Buffet or Picnic Lunch

The food is as good as the views! We offer a choice of lunch from our onboard galley; either a full "To Kai" Buffet, or a Picnic Lunch.

To Kai means "Your Food".
Our to Kai Buffet offers fresh seasonal dishes with hot and cold options.
Available on our 1:15pm Nature Cruise only.

The picnic lunch includes:
Sandwich with selected meat and salad for standard option, cheese and crackers, seasonal fresh fruit, crisps, a cookie and a small chocolate bar.

Please note we do not include a drink with your meals as we are trying to reduce the use of single use plastic so please remember to take your water bottle with you.

Transport

Coach

Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

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Coach + return scenic flight

Jump on an early morning coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Return by scenic flight enjoying amazing views of the mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park.

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Coach + return scenic heli

Depart Queenstown by coach; enjoy the sights and photo stops on the road to Milford Sound. Return by helicopter flight experiencing spectacular views across the Southern Alps.

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Scenic Heli + Cruise

Enjoy a spectacular return scenic helicopter trip that includes our Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Experience the spectacular Fiordland mountains and Southern Alps from above. Departs from Queenstown.

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Scenic flight + cruise

Spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford. Depart Queenstown for a 4-hour return journey including our Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Enjoy expansive views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland mountains.

Coach

Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

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Self Drive

Make your own way to Milford Sound and enjoy the spectacular Milford road at your own pace. You will find car parking at two locations in Milford Sound within walking distance of the cruise terminal.

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Self Drive

Make your own way to Milford Sound and enjoy the spectacular Milford road at your own pace. You will find car parking at two locations in Milford Sound within walking distance of the cruise terminal.

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