Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are purpose-built for uncrowded comfort and unbeatable views.
More space means better memories. Enjoy ample room to roam, inside and out. Get closer to the spray of waterfalls and snap epic photos of Mitre Peak or Stirling Falls from outdoor viewing decks, or relax in the cosy interior cabins.
Immerse yourself in nature, not a crowd. We ensure a premium experience for all. Complimentary tea and coffee plus options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
Cruise with the original Milford Sound experts and discover the wonders of this unique fiord—all without feeling rushed.
Options
10:30am Cruise only
10:30am Nature Cruise
What's included in Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fiordland National Park is in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for the glacier-carved fiords of Doubtful and Milford sounds. A beech forest trail on the sandy Milford shore offers views of towering Mitre Peak.
Milford SoundPass-by Only
Whatever the weather, our newly refurbished vessels offer unbeatable views through full height viewing windows. Make the most of out 360º decks which are perfect for that perfect photo. Our passionate skippers share their knowledge with lively and entertaining commentary. This is the perfect cruise for single travelers, couples and families with plenty of room to take in the views.
Inclusions
- Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
- FREE Tea and coffee
- Live commentary on board from our passionate skipper
- Picnic lunch (if option selected)
- Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic Beverages
- On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $10 per hour.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
- Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark. Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the main carpark to the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal. This walk is approximately 30 minutes in duration, so additional time will need to be allocated in order to do this comfortably and arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to your cruise for check-in.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Check in at our Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Visitor Centre, which is clearly visible as soon as you enter the Milford Sound Terminal - Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679.
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Ticket Redemption
From December 3 2021, we will be requiring vaccination certificates to be shown prior to joining any Southern Discoveries experience.
