Milford Sound Self Drive & Boat Cruise

Highlights

• Only glass roof vessel in Milford Sound
• Friendly and knowledgeable skipper
• Get up close to the famous Stirling Falls
• Allow 4.5 hours self drive each way from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Description

Join Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) for an unforgettable scenic cruise in Milford Sound. Take in unrivalled views of the Eighth Wonder of the World with your friendly Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) skipper and crew, including Milford Sound’s famous Stirling Falls and if you’re lucky, incredible fiordland wildlife.

PUre Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) takes you on a tour of Milford Sound in a luxury catamaran, the Gem of the Sound, with space to admire waterfalls and wildlife from a choice of 3 levels and the only glass roof vessel in the sound. Your local Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) skipper provides a commentary on the history of Milford Sound, including its Maori significance and European settlement in the early 1800s. During your Milford Sound cruise, you have the opportunity for an impromptu shower on the outside deck of the Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) catamaran as you get up close to the dramatic Stirling Falls.

Whatever the weather, Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) in Milford Sound is an experience to remember with stunning waterfalls, wildlife and fiordland rainforest. Your knowledgeable Pure Milford (formerly JUCY Cruise) skipper knows all the hotspots for a glimpse of Milford Sound’s fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin, so keep an eye out during the cruise.

Trip Includes

• 4.5 hour self-drive each way from Queenstown to Milford Sound
• 2 hour cruise in Milford Sound
• Knowledgeable and friendly skipper and crew
• Luxurious and spacious catamaran

Duration

• Allow 2 hours

Departures

• 10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:30pm in summer (Oct-Apr)
• 11:00am & 1:45pm in winter (May-Sep)
• Departs from the main visitor terminal in Milford Sound
• Operates daily all year

Other Information 

• Allow approximately 4.5 hours one way to self-drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound, or 2.5 hours to self-drive from Te Anau
• Bring your camera, sunglasses and a rain jacket (even on a sunny day!)
• Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
• Infants (0-4yrs) travel free of charge
• Price includes Milford Sound Levy
• Milford Sound Tourism Ltd parking charges in the main car park - $25 for 5 hours
• Pure Milford also offer the option of return transport from Queenstown, so you can sit back and enjoy the Milford Sound scenery for a full day
• Bring cash to purchase refreshments on board - there is no ATM in Milford Sound, the last available ATM is in Te Anau
• Milford Sound is a great experience whatever the weather - if it's raining you will see a spectacular amount waterfalls
• Recommended to fill up your car with fuel in Te Anau
• Limited cellphone coverage in Milford Sound

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult:
  • ex Milford NZD$119.00
• Child (5-14 years):
  • ex Milford NZD$40.00