Milford Sound small boat cruise with underwater observatory

Highlights

• Cruise on the original, locally owned and operated Milford Sound cruise
• The only cruise including a visit to the underwater observatory (optional)
• See rare black coral in its natural habitat
• Delicious picnic lunch on the cruise (optional)

Description

Jump aboard and discover more with this Southern Discoveries Milford Sound cruise and underwater observatory tour. This is the best way to not only visit Milford Sound, but actually stay a little longer and really experience it! After all, this is known as the 8th wonder of the world so be sure to do the best. 

This trip delivers a Milford Sound cruise experience that is more authentic, insightful and personal. Travel aboard a small boat cruise, with an informative nature guide, for two hours of magical sights and sounds. Take the opportunity to drink glacial water, touch natural artifacts and get beneath huge waterfalls. Milford Sound cruises often get the opportunity to spot some incredible wildlife, and a small boat cruise will give you the best viewing experience. 

Following your cruise, the adventure continues at the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory where you descend down 64 steps to 10 metres of depth to witness the magical underwater world of Milford Sound. Here you can learn all about what you are seeing through lots of informative panels and videos.

**Please note that the Underwater Observatory is currently closed**

Trip Includes

• Two hour Milford Sound cruise 
• Complimentary tea & coffee
• Knowledgeable guides & informative commentary
• Entry to the Underwater Observatory (currently not available)
• Delicious picnic lunch (optional)

Duration

• Allow 3 hours

Departures

• 10.00am & 1.30pm
• Departs from the main visitor terminal in Milford Sound
• Check in closed 15 minutes before departure
• Operates daily all year (rain, hail or shine)

Other Information

• Purpose built, all weather vessels offer superior comfort & personalised service
• Maximum capacity onboard the boat is 75 passengers. We limit our numbers to keep our cruises uncrowded enhancing your enjoyment & appreciation of this spectacular wilderness area
• Complimentary tea & coffee
• Children 4 years old & under travel free
• Milford Sound is located 4.5hrs drive from Queenstown & 2.5hrs from Te Anau if you require transfers from Queenstown click here or from Te Anau click here
• Parking at Milford Sound is $20 for up to five hours, if guests stay longer than 5 hours then an additional flat rate of $20, is charged payable by credit card only
• $50 for overnight parking between the hours of 5 pm – 8 am, is charged payable by credit card only, this fee applies to all paved carparks
• The gravel overflow carpark in Deepwater Basin is free and a courtesy shuttle to the Milford Terminal operates every 15-20 minutes between 8 am and 5:30 pm
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Normal Retail Prices

• Cruise Only :
  • Adult (17 yrs+) NZD$99.00
  • Child (5 -16 yrs) NZD$30.00
• Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau :
  • Adult (17yrs+) NZD$205.00
  • Child (5 - 16yrs) NZD$35.00
• Coach & Cruise ex Queenstown :
  • Adult (17yrs+) NZD$225.00
  • Child (5 - 16yrs) NZD$35.00
• Add on :
  • Picnic Lunch NZD$20.00