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From $202
Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you by Southern Discoveries.
From $95
Encounter New Zealand wildlife in the breathtaking environment of Milford Sound from the comfort of Southern Discoveries modern catamaran.
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With an extensive timetable and the latest cruise in Milford Sound, a Scenic cruise is the ideal way to see the very best of Milford Sound.
With modern, spacious catamarans and expansive viewing decks, you can almost touch the spectacular waterfalls, sheer cliffs & towering mountains.
Photo opportunities abound, so keep a look out for wildlife such as dolphins, penguins and seals, often seen here in their natural environment.
Delivering you the entire Milford Sound.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park |
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Friendly and polite staff.
Milford Sound is so beautiful!
Fantastic nature
Scenic cruise for about 2 hours - very nice.
There is no bad way to see Milford Sound.
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10/10 | 63 |
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9/10 | 59 |
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8/10 | 48 |
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0.5/5
I’ve traveled around the world and been on countless tours.
This is by far the absolute worst experience. I came all the way to New Zealand to to see Milford Sound. I booked it and got a confirmation email. I waited at 6:30 am and they never picked me up. I called that morning and was informed they should be there any minute. No one showed up. I called back and said they actually never booked the car to get me! They said I missed the bus for the day. I couldn’t believe it. They then rescheduled to Sunday. Then Sunday, the roads are closed. Then Monday (my last day) was sold out so they couldn’t add me. If they had picked me up when they were supposed to, I would’ve been able to go. I don’t even know if I can go back to NZ again. This is such a terrible and sad experience.
Reviewed 3 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
Great trip and a hot buffet breakfast included for the price.
We saw dolphins and seals. Although it was cold and rainy - excellent trip, many falls. Hot coffee and tea available on a cold day. Bring an umbrella.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
Customer
4.5/5
Fiord was wonderful, even if the weather was foggy.
To go on a cruise is the only was to discover this amazing and unique place even if it is expensive.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
Customer
4.5/5
Beautiful fiords and nature (seals, waterfalls).
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
Customer
5.0/5
We did the two hour scenery cruise and delicious breakfast was included the boat was almost empty (mid October), we could join the captain on the bridge to get a better view.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
Customer
3.5/5
It was cloudy and raining when we went in January.
We were told it is hardly ever clear like the pictures! It is still spectacular though. Worth going after 3pm to avoid the crowds.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
Customer
3.5/5
We did the cruise with Southern Discoveries in Milford Sound.
Very nice view of the fjord (the ship is too big and crowded).
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
Customer
3.0/5
We did the Discover More cruise which includes entrance to the observation deck.
We expected a bit more of that. We found it not really interesting. Also we wished that the route of the cruise was a bit longer. Most of the scenery can be seen from land.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017
Customer
5.0/5
Awesome fjord, we saw dolphins, cascades, seals.......
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
4.0/5
The ship was very crowded but the captain gave us enough time to enjoy the waterfalls and seals.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
0.5/5
I’ve traveled around the world and been on countless tours.
This is by far the absolute worst experience. I came all the way to New Zealand to to see Milford Sound. I booked it and got a confirmation email. I waited at 6:30 am and they never picked me up. I called that morning and was informed they should be there any minute. No one showed up. I called back and said they actually never booked the car to get me! They said I missed the bus for the day. I couldn’t believe it. They then rescheduled to Sunday. Then Sunday, the roads are closed. Then Monday (my last day) was sold out so they couldn’t add me. If they had picked me up when they were supposed to, I would’ve been able to go. I don’t even know if I can go back to NZ again. This is such a terrible and sad experience.
Reviewed 3 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
Great trip and a hot buffet breakfast included for the price.
We saw dolphins and seals. Although it was cold and rainy - excellent trip, many falls. Hot coffee and tea available on a cold day. Bring an umbrella.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
Customer
3.5/5
It was cloudy and raining when we went in January.
We were told it is hardly ever clear like the pictures! It is still spectacular though. Worth going after 3pm to avoid the crowds.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
Customer
3.0/5
We did the Discover More cruise which includes entrance to the observation deck.
We expected a bit more of that. We found it not really interesting. Also we wished that the route of the cruise was a bit longer. Most of the scenery can be seen from land.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017
Customer
4.5/5
Fiord was wonderful, even if the weather was foggy.
To go on a cruise is the only was to discover this amazing and unique place even if it is expensive.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016
Customer
5.0/5
We did the two hour scenery cruise and delicious breakfast was included the boat was almost empty (mid October), we could join the captain on the bridge to get a better view.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
Customer
3.5/5
We did the cruise with Southern Discoveries in Milford Sound.
Very nice view of the fjord (the ship is too big and crowded).
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
Customer
4.5/5
Beautiful fiords and nature (seals, waterfalls).
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
Customer
4.0/5
The ship was very crowded but the captain gave us enough time to enjoy the waterfalls and seals.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
5.0/5
Awesome fjord, we saw dolphins, cascades, seals.......
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
4.0/5
Friendly staff, but you cannot understand them through the speakers outside which is a shame because they explained a lot.
Free coffee and tea. Really close to the waterfalls, cliffs and seals.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
Customer
5.0/5
Value for money was excellent!
Buffet breakfast included, very informative guide, plenty of space. Loved our experience with this company! Plus free tea and coffee!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
4.0/5
Really nice experience, even if it was raining, I will enjoyed it.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Customer
5.0/5
We took the 9am cruise that included a full english breakfast buffet!!
For only $59 it was definitely worth it. The cruise was lovely and the captain was excellent!!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015
Customer
3.5/5
Very touristy, but the cheapest way to see the Sound, stunning views.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015
Customer
5.0/5
A must do in Milford Sound.
Take their cruise and sign up for a kayak experience in the bay. Informative, great views and amazing guides.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent boat, lots of space, very interesting and entertaining commentary.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Beautiful even in the rain.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in December 2015
Customer
5.0/5
Great experience, lots of people but it was a beautiful summer's day, good tour of the Sound, saw seals and amazing scenery and waterfalls, and the Captain was an entertaining tour commentator :)
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Informative, good guides and good size boat that it did not feel too big a crowd.
Lots of information about the Sounds that made it a great trip!
Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2015
Customer
4.0/5
Lovely cruise, entertaining commentator, we saw sea lions.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014
Customer
4.5/5
Long and far tour, not too expensive, not too many tourists, bad coffee.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
4.0/5
Nice trip through the Sound out to the sea.
Stopped at many locations with information but difficult to understand, many older people, bad coffee.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
5.0/5
9am cruise was quiet with good breakfast and attentive crew.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
5.0/5
Cruise on the Lake.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
3.5/5
The trip was a bit rushed and the tour guide did not explain things seriously.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
4.5/5
Excellent boat and good commentary from nature guide.
Good value for money, worth doing, despite being a bit touristy.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
4.5/5
Boat cruise was a beauty, amazing views over the Fjord, food on the boat was good, cruise in the waterfall very wet, underwater observatory very interesting.
Kayaking tour was very boring because of the short distance.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
4.5/5
2 hour trip in the Milford Sound with a great staff and a lot of stops!
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer