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    Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with snow-capped mountains in the background.

    Milford Sound Cruises

    Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.
    from NZ$ 145

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    Hikers on Milford Track with mountain view in New Zealand.

    Milford Track

    Embark on the journey of a lifetime along the breathtaking Milford Track. Join our guided walking tour to Giant Gate Falls and explore New Zealand's pristine wilderness. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
    from NZ$ 169

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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound with scenic mountain backdrop, New Zealand.

    Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours

    Explore our diverse range of Milford Sound scenic flights and tours. Whether you choose a classic Fly-Cruise-Fly combo, a luxurious helicopter trip with a glacier landing, or a quick scenic overflight, you'll experience Fiordland National Park's landscape from a unique perspective.
    from NZ$ 1,180

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    Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
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    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1756 ratings.From NZ$145
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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 682 ratings.From NZ$205
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    People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
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    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 292 ratings.From NZ$749
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    Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
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    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 561 ratings.From NZ$245
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    Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with passengers photographing lush fjord scenery.
    Doubtful Sound Cruises
    From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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    From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings.From NZ$373
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    Cruise boat on Milford Sound with passengers, surrounded by lush cliffs.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries
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    Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From NZ$199
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    Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch
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    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings.From NZ$349
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    Sinbad cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with scenic mountain backdrop.
    Milford Sound Cruises
    From Queenstown: Business Class Milford Sound Tour with Premium Cruise & Gourmet Lunch
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    From Queenstown: Business Class Milford Sound Tour with Premium Cruise & Gourmet Lunch. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From NZ$699

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    Alan Winter
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    Alan

    Australia
    Oct 2025
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    Jeremy did a great job with the driving and commentary. Cruise was great as was the packed lunch. We lucked out with the weather and ALMOST got a shot of Mitre Peak!

    From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

    Rachel Saquing
    US

    Rachel

    United States
    Oct 2025
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    Amazing and accommodating staff. We went on the 11:15 time slot and there wasn't much of a crowd. We were able to roam freely in around the boat for the best views!! The rain and weather added to the breathtaking experience. The views were spectacular and truly otherworldly!!

    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

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    Michael

    Australia
    Sep 2025
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    Felt totally in awe of Milford Sound. Pure Milford cruises were professional staff and extremely knowledgeable of the cruise and of Milford Sound. Well presented modern boat with great food and bevvies

    Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

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    Cesar

    Mexico
    Sep 2025
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    We are very happy with our trip, we were treated wonderfully and milfour sound really worth it, the plane ride over the snowy Alps and the fjord are amazing, I would do it again 100% the waterfalls and rainbows are really an experience worth living !!!! My congratulations to the whole team and especially Cúrc our pilot super friendly and very good level of service.

    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

    Elizabeth Mutkins
    AU

    Elizabeth

    Australia
    Nov 2025
    4/5
    The Milford Sound boat excursion was awesome and I'd highly recommend it. However I would recommend bypassing Headout and booking directly with Pure Milford. Headout gave us the incorrect information saying that they were collecting us from our accommodation, which they did not do. We were left waiting for a ride that never arrived. This could have ended badly if we hadn't been able to walk to the bus stop in town. Headout you need to give people the right information!

    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

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    Jun 2025
    5/5
    We did the Milford Sound cruise with coach transport from Te Anau. Milford Sound was incredible - as good as expected, an amazing place. However, what really set this trip apart from others was the coach journey from Te Anau to the Sound. Our driver/guide, Peanut, was incredible!!!! Throughout the whole journey, there were great stories about the history, geology, flora and fauna, and characters of the area. Peanut’s knowledge, humor, and storytelling were amazing. The best guide I’ve ever had! By the time we got to Milford Sound, we all felt like we knew everything about this incredible part of the world. Thank you RealNZ and thank you Peanut for a truly amazing day.

    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

    Claudia Illguth

    Claudia

    Nov 2025
    5/5
    We had a fantastic young team consisting of a tour guide and bus driver. They told us a lot of interesting things, and their planning and organization were perfect.

    Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries

    Boero Fabrizio
    IT

    Boero

    Italy
    Nov 2025
    5/5
    Tour very weel managed. We like a lot our driver/guide Zoe. She was very kind and gave us a lot of interesting informations. We was very lucky to meet her 🤩

    From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch

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