Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
by Southern Discoveries
Choose from 17 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$358Overview
The Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Guests check in at the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre at least 15 minutes before departure. The cruise takes place within Fiordland National Park, located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, an area known for its glacier-carved fiords including Milford Sound. The vessel is a purpose-built catamaran designed for comfort and clear views, featuring full-height windows inside and 360-degree outdoor decks. The skipper provides live commentary throughout the trip, sharing information about the natural environment and wildlife. Passengers will see the beech forest trail along the Milford shore and the prominent Mitre Peak mountain. The cruise passes close to Bowen Falls, which drops 162 meters and supplies hydroelectric power and water to the local settlement. The boat also approaches Stirling Falls, Milford Sound’s second-highest waterfall at 151 meters, allowing the vessel to get close beneath the waterfall’s drop. Behind Mitre Peak, the cruise passes Sinbad Gully, an area with steep granite cliffs and part of a conservation project to protect native species. Complimentary tea and coffee are served on board. On selected departures, guests can pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet. A multi-lingual app with commentary is available for download before the cruise. The operator maintains a relaxed pace to allow passengers time to take photos and enjoy the natural surroundings without feeling rushed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Check-in at Milford Wharf Visitor Centre
Guests must check in with staff at least 15 minutes before departure. This initial step prepares passengers for the cruise and ensures timely boarding.
10 min
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
The cruise passes through Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. This area features glacier-carved fiords including Milford Sound. Views include a beech forest trail along the sandy shore and the towering Mitre Peak.
105 min
Milford Sound
The vessels are recently refurbished with full-height windows for clear views and outdoor 360-degree decks. The skipper offers lively commentary. The boat layout suits solo travelers, couples, and families, providing ample space to enjoy the scenery.
Bowen Falls
Lady Bowen Falls is the highest waterfall in Milford Sound, dropping 162 meters from a hanging valley. It supplies hydroelectric power and water to the Milford township.
Mitre Peak
Mitre Peak stands on the shore of Milford Sound and is one of New Zealand's most photographed mountains, noted for its dramatic shape.
Sinbad Gully
Located behind Mitre Peak, Sinbad Gully features steep glacial walls and near-vertical granite cliffs. Its geography has helped protect native species from pests. Southern Discoveries supports conservation efforts here through the Sinbad Sanctuary Project.
Stirling Falls
Stirling Falls is Milford’s second-highest waterfall at 151 meters, three times the height of Niagara Falls, though the 1,300 meter mountain behind reduces its apparent height. The boat passes directly underneath the falls, allowing passengers to experience the power of 151 meters of glacial water falling close by.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries
by Southern Discoveries
Choose from 17 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$358Overview
The Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Guests check in at the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre at least 15 minutes before departure. The cruise takes place within Fiordland National Park, located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, an area known for its glacier-carved fiords including Milford Sound. The vessel is a purpose-built catamaran designed for comfort and clear views, featuring full-height windows inside and 360-degree outdoor decks. The skipper provides live commentary throughout the trip, sharing information about the natural environment and wildlife. Passengers will see the beech forest trail along the Milford shore and the prominent Mitre Peak mountain. The cruise passes close to Bowen Falls, which drops 162 meters and supplies hydroelectric power and water to the local settlement. The boat also approaches Stirling Falls, Milford Sound’s second-highest waterfall at 151 meters, allowing the vessel to get close beneath the waterfall’s drop. Behind Mitre Peak, the cruise passes Sinbad Gully, an area with steep granite cliffs and part of a conservation project to protect native species. Complimentary tea and coffee are served on board. On selected departures, guests can pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet. A multi-lingual app with commentary is available for download before the cruise. The operator maintains a relaxed pace to allow passengers time to take photos and enjoy the natural surroundings without feeling rushed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Check-in at Milford Wharf Visitor Centre
Guests must check in with staff at least 15 minutes before departure. This initial step prepares passengers for the cruise and ensures timely boarding.
10 min
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
The cruise passes through Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. This area features glacier-carved fiords including Milford Sound. Views include a beech forest trail along the sandy shore and the towering Mitre Peak.
105 min
Milford Sound
The vessels are recently refurbished with full-height windows for clear views and outdoor 360-degree decks. The skipper offers lively commentary. The boat layout suits solo travelers, couples, and families, providing ample space to enjoy the scenery.
Bowen Falls
Lady Bowen Falls is the highest waterfall in Milford Sound, dropping 162 meters from a hanging valley. It supplies hydroelectric power and water to the Milford township.
Mitre Peak
Mitre Peak stands on the shore of Milford Sound and is one of New Zealand's most photographed mountains, noted for its dramatic shape.
Sinbad Gully
Located behind Mitre Peak, Sinbad Gully features steep glacial walls and near-vertical granite cliffs. Its geography has helped protect native species from pests. Southern Discoveries supports conservation efforts here through the Sinbad Sanctuary Project.
Stirling Falls
Stirling Falls is Milford’s second-highest waterfall at 151 meters, three times the height of Niagara Falls, though the 1,300 meter mountain behind reduces its apparent height. The boat passes directly underneath the falls, allowing passengers to experience the power of 151 meters of glacial water falling close by.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.