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Combo (Save 5%) : Milford Sound & TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu

Tourists walking along a path at Walter Peak High Country Farm with scenic views.
Family walking through flower garden at Walter Peak High Country Farm, New Zealand.
Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Woman leaning out steamship window with arms outstretched on a lake near Queenstown.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 2 hr

Free cancellation

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

Pickup available

4.8/5(1,918)

Ann M

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We had the cruise only the portion of the package and this was excellent and very enjoyable. The seats were very comfortable. We purchased a light lunch they also offered to deliver to our table. Great service.

Vicki M

Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise through the Milford sounds aboard your ferry, it was so easy getting our boarding pass and boarding the boat, we stood at the front so got great views, we also enjoyed the commentre, it was very informative and great humour to go along with it. The captain tried her best to get the weather to provide us with some rain for the waterfalls but alas it stayed beautiful and fine which was ok. We didn't have the optional lunch but saw people enjoying there and it looked quite good. Thanks for looking after us for the afternoon.

Nicholas L

Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our Vessel , Gem of the Sound was very spacious and only carried 107 passengers on the day . We had room to move around and checked out the scenery from a number of different positions on the boat. Our Captain , Nick was very approachable and provided great commentary on the surroundings. We didnt use the catering facilities , although most people did. Everything ran on time . We chose to drive from Te Anau and enjoyed the sights along the way. All in all, an unforgetable day in one of the most picturesque landscapes on the planet.

Grant T

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
A well organised trip, plenty of seatinginside and out. Staff were fantastic and helpful. Great views of the lake with lots of opportunity to take photos. A great viewing platform to see the workings of the boiler and engine with great descriptions of how things work.

Wander S

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The ship was the biggest and most modern among other alternatives in the harbor. The mains spots during the cruise were very well narrated over the ship's loudspeakers, making the outstanding experience even better!!!

David T

Solo
Verified booking
Apr 2026
A great day out, I'm from Glasgow but I live in England so I don't get the chance to go on the SS Waverley but this was the next best thing & it made my trip to Queenstown very memorable
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  • 1,918 reviews

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    Guests from Australia, United States, United Kingdom and over 37 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Ann M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    We had the cruise only the portion of the package and this was excellent and very enjoyable. The seats were very comfortable. We purchased a light lunch they also offered to deliver to our table. Great service.

    Madita B

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Loved the captain's commentary! Gave me a few good chuckles and provided lots of interesting facts about the area. Can only recommend it :)

    Ashish S

    Group
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The scenic location, well planned and organised cruise. The commentary and explanation of the spots. Everything was great

    Catrina L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Stunning sights. A comfortable cruise with lovely staff and commentary to to inform along the way. Highly recommend!

    Anna L

    Couple
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Dining, service, communication, informational voyage, scenic nature,
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