Highlights
- Get up close to the famous Stirling Falls
- Friendly and knowledgeable JUCY skipper
- Learn Milford Sound history and spot Fiordland wildlife
- Allow 4.5 hour self-drive each way from Queenstown to Milford Sound
Description
Join the JUCY family in Milford Sound for an unforgettable scenic cruise. Take in unrivalled views of the Eighth Wonder of the World with your friendly JUCY Cruise skipper and crew, including Milford Sound’s famous Stirling Falls and if you’re lucky, incredible Fiordland wildlife.
JUCY Cruise takes you on a tour of Milford Sound in a luxury catamaran, with space to admire waterfalls and wildlife from a choice of 3 levels. Your local 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 JUCY Cruise catamaran as you get up close to the dramatic Stirling Falls.
Whatever the weather, JUCY Cruise in Milford Sound is an experience to remember with stunning scenery of waterfalls, wildlife and Fiordland rainforest. Your knowledgeable 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.
JUCY Cruise offer an EarlyBird Cruise each morning for those early risers, or two options for the Classic Cruise later on each day.
Trip Includes
- 4.5 hour self-drive each way from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- 2 hour cruise in Milford Sound
- Knowledgeable and friendly JUCY Cruise skipper and crew
- Luxurious and spacious catamaran
Duration
Departures
- Early Bird Cruise - departs at 8:55am daily (times may vary)
- Classic Cruise - departs at 11:15am and 1:45pm daily
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!)
- Price includes Milford Sound Levy
- Milford Sound Tourism Ltd parking charges in main car park - $10 per hour
- JUCY Cruise 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: NZD$99.00
- Child (5-14 years): NZD$25.00
All prices shown in NZD$.