Day Trips

From Te Anau: Small-Group Milford Sound Tour with Captain's VIP Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Travel in a Mercedes Sprinter and relax in a private Captain's VIP Lounge cabin on Pride of Milford as you explore Milford Sound for the day.

Begin with return transport from Te Anau in a small-group Mercedes Sprinter for up to 12 guests, then board the Pride of Milford with priority access.

Settle into the Captain's VIP Lounge with your host, enjoy a picnic lunch plus hot and cold dishes and beverages, and access every area of the vessel.

Step onto the private outdoor viewing area for open-air Milford Sound views, watching the vessel's route from a quiet space away from the main decks.

Return small-group transport from Te Anau in a Mercedes Sprinter, maximum 12 guests

Picnic lunch during the road journey

Priority boarding onto the Pride of Milford

Access to the Captain's VIP Lounge, limited to 20 guests and the only fully private cabin on any Milford Sound cruise

A dedicated onboard host for the duration of the cruise

Captain's VIP menu, a range of hot and cold dishes served in the lounge

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, all included

Private outdoor viewing area, plus full access to all other areas of the vessel

TOTAL DURATION7 hours 30 minutes - 8 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Te Anau
Get direction
Passes By
Lake Mistletoe Walking Track
Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Hollyford Lookout
Lake Marian Track
Homer Tunnel
The Chasm
1. Milford Sound Terminal
Tickets included
Board ahead of the general queue and step into the Captain's VIP Lounge, a private space reserved for just 20 guests with a dedicated host for your cruise.
Passes By
Mitre Peak
Lady Bowen Falls
Seal Rock
Fairy Falls
Stirling Falls
Harrison Cove
Bottlenose Dolphins
Fiordland Crested Penguins
End point
Te Anau
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cruise Milford Sound on the Pride of Milford with small-group Mercedes Sprinter transport and exclusive Captain's VIP Lounge access.

Getting started

Depart Te Anau in a Mercedes Sprinter reserved for a small-group of a maximum of 12 guests. After the road journey to Milford Sound, you use priority boarding to step straight onto the Pride of Milford. Once on board, you are directed to the Captain's VIP Lounge, where your dedicated host outlines how your cruise and included services will run.

What to expect

Milford Sound cruise on the Pride of Milford

You travel the length of Milford Sound on the Pride of Milford, with time to settle into the Captain's VIP Lounge and move between indoor and outdoor areas. The experience combines reserved spaces, inclusive dining, and freedom to explore the rest of the vessel.

Features

Your Milford Sound cruise on the Pride of Milford is anchored by priority boarding, so you can access the ship ahead of general passengers and get comfortable in the Captain's VIP Lounge from the outset.

Inside the Captain's VIP Lounge on the Pride of Milford, you are hosted in the only fully private cabin on any Milford Sound cruise, with a dedicated host available throughout the cruise to assist with seating, service, and any questions.

An inclusive Captain's VIP menu offers a range of hot and cold dishes, paired with a freshly prepared picnic lunch and a selection of beverages, so your food and drinks are taken care of while you focus on the scenery.

You can step outside to a private outdoor viewing area reserved for the Captain's VIP Lounge, while still having full access to all other areas of the vessel if you want to change vantage points during the cruise.

Small-group transport from Te Anau

Your journey begins and ends in Te Anau, using a vehicle set up specifically for a limited number of guests. The transport component connects smoothly with your cruise check-in and return.

Features

Travel between Te Anau and Milford Sound in a Mercedes Sprinter, with small-group transport capped at a maximum of 12 guests so you share the vehicle with only a limited number of fellow travelers.

The round-trip journey in the Mercedes Sprinter is included as part of your Captain's VIP Lounge experience, so you do not need to arrange separate transport to or from the Pride of Milford departure point.

Additional information

Transport: You will travel in a small-group Mercedes Sprinter with a maximum of 12 guests.

Cruise vessel: Your Milford Sound cruise takes place on the Pride of Milford.

VIP lounge: You have priority boarding and access to the Captain's VIP Lounge, a fully private cabin.

Host: A dedicated host will look after you throughout the cruise.

Food: Your experience includes a freshly prepared picnic lunch plus hot and cold dishes.

Drinks: A selection of beverages is included during your time in the lounge.

Viewing areas: You can enjoy a private outdoor viewing area and full access to the rest of the vessel.

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