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Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Champagne

Cruise boat docked at Milford Sound with scenic mountain backdrop.
Couple enjoying gourmet canapés and champagne on Milford Sound cruise.
Gourmet canapés and champagne on a table during a Milford Sound cruise.
Cruise deck view of Milford Sound fjords in New Zealand with clear skies.

Duration

2 hr 30 min - 13 hr 10 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Unplug and recharge from your daily life by taking this premium Milford Sound cruise with gourmet canapes, champagne, and a nature guide on board.

4.9/5

(18)

Rebecca Preece-Pickering

Rebecca

Feb 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The entire day from the pickup in Queenstown to return. The cruise team were excellent. The scene fantastic. Plus our driver to and from Queenstown
Apoorv Gupta

Apoorv

Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The cruise itself was lovely along with a small group and lovely food and champagne. Highly recommended for a more intimate experience.
    • Sit back and relax as you sail on the black-blue waters of Milford Sound while munching on delicious canapes and sipping on some premium champagne.

    • Listen to your nature guide give you the history and geology of the fjord as you take in the beauty of the cascading waterfalls and towering peaks.

    • Feel the cool spray of a waterfall as you near the rocks or look out for the famous New Zealand seal basking under the sun on a boulder.

    • Upgrade your experience to get access to round-trip coach transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau, making your trip hassle-free and more enjoyable.

    • Did you know? Bowen Falls, the 161-meter-high waterfall provides electricity for the Milford Sound village.

    • 2.5-hour Milford Sound cruise

    • Expert nature guide

    • Small group experience

    • Live commentary on cruise

    • Curated canape menu

    • A glass of Mumm Champagne

    • Reserved seating

    • Round-trip transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau (based on option selected)

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

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    Guests from Australia, India, United States and over 7 countries have loved this experience

    Apoorv Gupta

    Apoorv

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The cruise itself was lovely along with a small group and lovely food and champagne. Highly recommended for a more intimate experience.
    Rebecca Preece-Pickering

    Rebecca

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The entire day from the pickup in Queenstown to return. The cruise team were excellent. The scene fantastic. Plus our driver to and from Queenstown
    DMYTRO GOLTSEV

    Dmytro

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything was is wonderfull and magical. Thank you
    NM Allen

    Nm

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    KUMTHORN POLPRATEEP

    Kumthorn

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
  • A premium cruise like no other

    Get away from the hustle and bustle of life for a premium cruise to Milford Sound. Your cruise starts with a warm welcome and a glass of Mumm champagne. Take your seat and enjoy uninterrupted views on the vessel’s spacious deck. With an expert nature guide on board, learn about the history and geology of the fjord. You can put your camera to good use as you can take pictures of the powerful and cascading Bowen Falls or the unique Lion Rock. Get a taste of fiordland cuisine as you munch on specially curated canapes made from local produce.

    A peek into Milford’s wildlife

    With experienced skippers on board, you will get to experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you move close to sheer rock faces. You may catch sight of some dolphins, the Fiordland crested penguins, or the New Zealand fur seal relaxing on a rock. With just a small group on board, you can experience the “eighth wonder of the world” more personally. You can also upgrade your experience to include round-trip transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau, making this experience more relaxed and memorable.

  • What to bring

    • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent to beat the heat and protect yourself from bugs.

    • Bring a camera to capture the different sights during the cruise.

    • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

    • Pack your asthma and allergy meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    Additional information

    • Guests must inform the operator of their dietary requirements when making their booking.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for boarding point details and specific instructions.

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