Southern Discoveries

Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound Cruises

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Southern Discoveries

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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Southern Discoveries

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Location

South IslandFiordlandMilford Sound - Fiordland National Park

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  • Activity__boat_cruisesBoat Cruises

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Coordinates

-44.6697516075939

167.927827835083

Latitude
-44.6697516075939
Longitude
167.927827835083

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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.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 63
    32%
    9/10 59
    30%
    8/10 48
    24%
    7/10 21
    11%
    6/10 5
    3%
    5/10 3
    2%
    4/10 0
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    3/10 0
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 1
    1%
  • 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

    Kat's avatar

    Kat

    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

    CANADA
    Jocelyn Booy's avatar

    Jocelyn Booy

    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

    FRANCE
    Vallee Manon's avatar

    Vallee Manon

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful fiords and nature (seals, waterfalls).

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Nanda Dyke's avatar

    Nanda Dyke

    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

    GERMANY
    Samuel Michalak's avatar

    Samuel Michalak

    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

    UNITED KINGDOM
    David Horley's avatar

    David Horley

    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

    SPAIN
    victor diego's avatar

    victor diego

    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

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome fjord, we saw dolphins, cascades, seals.......

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 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

    GERMANY
    Benedikt Hang's avatar

    Benedikt Hang

    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

    Kat's avatar

    Kat

    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

    CANADA
    Jocelyn Booy's avatar

    Jocelyn Booy

    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

    UNITED KINGDOM
    David Horley's avatar

    David Horley

    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

  • 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

    FRANCE
    Vallee Manon's avatar

    Vallee Manon

    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

    GERMANY
    Samuel Michalak's avatar

    Samuel Michalak

    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

    SPAIN
    victor diego's avatar

    victor diego

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful fiords and nature (seals, waterfalls).

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Nanda Dyke's avatar

    Nanda Dyke

    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

    GERMANY
    Benedikt Hang's avatar

    Benedikt Hang

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome fjord, we saw dolphins, cascades, seals.......

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 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

    GERMANY
    Rahel Baufeld's avatar

    Rahel Baufeld

    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

    UNITED STATES
    Lauren Goebel's avatar

    Lauren Goebel

    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

    COLOMBIA
    Jorge Gonzoleis's avatar

    Jorge Gonzoleis

    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

  • 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

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Dan Wilson's avatar

    Dan Wilson

    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

    UNITED STATES
    Peter Hodgson's avatar

    Peter Hodgson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent boat, lots of space, very interesting and entertaining commentary.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    doug fiddes's avatar

    doug fiddes

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful even in the rain.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in December 2015

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Corrie Medinea's avatar

    Corrie Medinea

    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

    AUSTRALIA
    Jennifer Hoyles's avatar

    Jennifer Hoyles

    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

    Rebecca Wharton's avatar

    Rebecca Wharton

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely cruise, entertaining commentator, we saw sea lions.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Andy Jobst's avatar

    Andy Jobst

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Fine but we had bad weather.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Lenka Korinkova's avatar

    Lenka Korinkova

    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

  • 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

    GERMANY
    Henrik Bours's avatar

    Henrik Bours

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    9am cruise was quiet with good breakfast and attentive crew.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Matt Weston's avatar

    Matt Weston

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Cruise on the Lake.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Inga Memmen's avatar

    Inga Memmen

    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

    GERMANY
    Marek Heiurich's avatar

    Marek Heiurich

    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

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Sheila Galpin's avatar

    Sheila Galpin

    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

    GERMANY
    Andreas Jung's avatar

    Andreas Jung

    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

    FRANCE
    Guillaume's avatar

    Guillaume

    Customer