Milford Sound Day Cruises

Milford Sound Day Cruises - Real Journeys

Milford Sound Day Cruises

Real Journeys

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18 Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park

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Milford Sound Day Cruises

Cruise Milford Sound with Real Journeys and experience the fiord’s majestic scenery.

Real Journeys brings the dramatic beauty of Milford Sound within reach - grand, serene and wild. Choose between our Nature Cruises, (an extended cruise option with on board nature guides), or our Scenic Cruises (spacious modern vessels and informative commentaries). With luck you will catch sight of dolphins, seals and rare penguins. A relaxing opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery and view the wildlife of Milford Sound. Delicious lunch options. Coach connections available from Te Anau and Queenstown. Fly back option to Queenstown available weather permitting (extra cost).

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RealNZ

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Location

South IslandFiordlandMilford Sound - Fiordland National Park

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  • Activity__boat_cruisesBoat Cruises

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167.927276992798

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-44.6683786374695
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167.927276992798

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    • Very nice staff.
    • Not too busy and good commentary.
    • Milford sound is awesome.
    • Good.
    • Well organized, well done tour of Milford Sound.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 87
    29%
    9/10 86
    29%
    8/10 77
    26%
    7/10 25
    8%
    6/10 14
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    5/10 7
    2%
    4/10 1
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    3/10 1
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 1
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  • 5.0/5

    We chose the morning nature tour and are glad we did as it didn't have as many people on it as the scenic cruise.

    Cabin had big windows so you have a good view even if the weather turns bad, and there is plenty of deck space for an uninterrupted view. There's a guide walks around the deck pointing out seals, penguins and features of the landscape during the tour. Milford is a must-see in Fiordland and this was a great way to see it.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Geoff Steele's avatar

    Geoff Steele

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Large deck on the boat, lots of room to enjoy the cruise.

    Friendly staff.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    BELGIUM
    Brigitte CREPLET's avatar

    Brigitte CREPLET

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We chose the scenic tour in the afternoon, only 15-20 people on the boat to share such amazing scenery.

    We were lucky to see penguins, seals and dolphins.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    SPAIN
    Ignacio Muerza's avatar

    Ignacio Muerza

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice tour, lovely views!!

    Stunning. Right on time and good information during the trip. Got right against a waterfall and saw many seals.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    BELGIUM
    Jolien's avatar

    Jolien

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Day trip to Milford Sound with boat trip included.

    Great guide, very enthusiastic throughout - lots of information given. Boat trip was also fab - amazing views throughout.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Louise Nicholls's avatar

    Louise Nicholls

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Natural tour, great tour, good guide, long stay on the boat, bigger boat and more people than expected, woman at the counter said a small boat and less people :-(

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    GERMANY
    Sebastian Braun's avatar

    Sebastian Braun

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Everyone has said Milford Sound is a must see and I 100% agree!!

    From the start of the Milford Road to the end of the Sound, jaw dropping cliffs with waterfalls, penguins, seals and loads of interesting commentary from the boat crew.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Brent Johnson's avatar

    Brent Johnson

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Accomodating enough to put us on the next boat when we missed our due to traffic.

    Cruise was great even though the top deck constantly smelled of what was being cooked in the kitchen.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

  • 3.5/5

    Very beautiful cruise during about 2 hours, very spectacular waterfalls, we saw penguins also.

    But a bit expensive for this type of activity.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    FRANCE
    Eurard Achille's avatar

    Eurard Achille

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    We did the cruise with Real Journeys in Milford Sound but it was very expensive and very bad weather.

    We could not see anything!!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    FRANCE
    Huon's avatar

    Huon

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Large deck on the boat, lots of room to enjoy the cruise.

    Friendly staff.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    BELGIUM
    Brigitte CREPLET's avatar

    Brigitte CREPLET

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We chose the morning nature tour and are glad we did as it didn't have as many people on it as the scenic cruise.

    Cabin had big windows so you have a good view even if the weather turns bad, and there is plenty of deck space for an uninterrupted view. There's a guide walks around the deck pointing out seals, penguins and features of the landscape during the tour. Milford is a must-see in Fiordland and this was a great way to see it.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Geoff Steele's avatar

    Geoff Steele

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Accomodating enough to put us on the next boat when we missed our due to traffic.

    Cruise was great even though the top deck constantly smelled of what was being cooked in the kitchen.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

  • 5.0/5

    We chose the scenic tour in the afternoon, only 15-20 people on the boat to share such amazing scenery.

    We were lucky to see penguins, seals and dolphins.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    SPAIN
    Ignacio Muerza's avatar

    Ignacio Muerza

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice tour, lovely views!!

    Stunning. Right on time and good information during the trip. Got right against a waterfall and saw many seals.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    BELGIUM
    Jolien's avatar

    Jolien

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Everyone has said Milford Sound is a must see and I 100% agree!!

    From the start of the Milford Road to the end of the Sound, jaw dropping cliffs with waterfalls, penguins, seals and loads of interesting commentary from the boat crew.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Brent Johnson's avatar

    Brent Johnson

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very beautiful cruise during about 2 hours, very spectacular waterfalls, we saw penguins also.

    But a bit expensive for this type of activity.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    FRANCE
    Eurard Achille's avatar

    Eurard Achille

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Natural tour, great tour, good guide, long stay on the boat, bigger boat and more people than expected, woman at the counter said a small boat and less people :-(

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    GERMANY
    Sebastian Braun's avatar

    Sebastian Braun

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Day trip to Milford Sound with boat trip included.

    Great guide, very enthusiastic throughout - lots of information given. Boat trip was also fab - amazing views throughout.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Louise Nicholls's avatar

    Louise Nicholls

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing drive into the Sound, beautiful, spectacular boat.

    We really enjoyed this relaxing, amazing boat tour (2.5hours) after 4 days hiking the Kepler Track and free coffee!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    BELGIUM
    Elien Dauwe's avatar

    Elien Dauwe

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    We did the cruise with Real Journeys in Milford Sound but it was very expensive and very bad weather.

    We could not see anything!!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    FRANCE
    Huon's avatar

    Huon

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Three relaxing hours with Real Journeys on the boat to discover Milford Sound.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    FRANCE
    Ben and Pauline's avatar

    Ben and Pauline

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice views.

    We had bad weather so we did not see everything. So if you can choose, choose a sunny day.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Herman Lubben's avatar

    Herman Lubben

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very nice staff.

    The price was really good. The view was amazing. Driving as close as possible to the waterfall, so that you have good fun and get wet!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
    Anna Stoehr's avatar

    Anna Stoehr

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Got a nature cruise for almost 3 hrs, a cheaper price together with the Te Anau glowworm caves trip.

    (±150)

    Go in the early or late afternoon hours so the price is cheaper.

    Staff on boats very friendly and funny, explaining everything along the way.

    Went into the rainbows at the waterfalls and close to the rocks to check wildlife.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    Timea Bagosi's avatar

    Timea Bagosi

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great cruise around Milford Sound.

    Even on a rainy day, it was a great experience.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Peter Hodgson's avatar

    Peter Hodgson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We saw seals and dolphins and they stopped for them, good idea to go with a midday or afternoon cruise.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2015

    HUNGARY
    Kristina Farkas's avatar

    Kristina Farkas

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Super friendly staff, guide was providing information in an interesting way.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2015

  • 3.5/5

    We did a cruise (nature cruise) at Milford Sound.

    Guide was hard to hear and the price a bit high ($98 per person).

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in January 2015

    Tobias Becker's avatar

    Tobias Becker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Even the rainy and cold day views were beautiful!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    SLOVAKIA
    Samuel Tohko's avatar

    Samuel Tohko

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Free coffee and tea, nice guide, good explanation, stunning views, bad weather is no problem as you can sit inside.

    Recommend the nature cruise (longer and less people).

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in January 2015

    GERMANY
    Laura and Marie's avatar

    Laura and Marie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Nice boat and view, guide to tell special things about the Sounds.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in January 2015

    GERMANY
    Sophia Kadel's avatar

    Sophia Kadel

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great experience, huge breakfast on the boat, pleasant staff, nice surroundings, but foggy and cloudy weather.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Jiri Benda's avatar

    Jiri Benda

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Relaxed crew, very nice!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    BELGIUM
    Laure Cops's avatar

    Laure Cops

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice landscape, boat provides tea and coffee, friendly staff.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    BELGIUM
    Wouter Vanmoz's avatar

    Wouter Vanmoz

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A very nice visit in Milford Sound - the boat is very comfortable inside and outside with tea and coffee - good cruise.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    FRANCE
    Guillemette's avatar

    Guillemette

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We booked an early departure nature cruise and had a wonderful trip.

    Initially the trip looked like being cancelled as the roads were closed due to overnight snow but the company decided to still go ahead despite only having 7 paying passengers. This made it a much more personalised cruise compared to trips that carry bus loads of passengers. We were able to mingle with the other passengers and the friendly staff onboard. The trip is really well priced considering the high quality of the vessel and commentary provided plus the free hot soup was a bonus on a cold winters day. We saw lots of seals and had a pod of dolphins riding the bow wave as we came back into port. All in all, it was a great way to end our stay in Milford Sound.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Andrew Kermode's avatar

    Andrew Kermode

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Was nice, captain also gives some information while driving, interesting!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 4.0/5

    Impressive nature, dolphins, waterfalls, nice scenery.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Hubertus Thost's avatar

    Hubertus Thost

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Not too busy and good commentary.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014