New Zealand · BOAT TOURS IN MILFORD SOUND & FIORDLAND
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat tours in Milford Sound & Fiordland worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Premium small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with UNESCO Fiordland stops, included cruise, and a picnic lunch.
“Excellent small group tour . Felt more intimate Excellent guide Drop off and pick up excellent Guide Dean was excellent”
Half-capacity Milford Sound cruise with lounge seating, live skipper narration, hot drinks, and close seal and dolphin views.
“We caught this cruise on a lovely sunny day and it was beautiful. So calm and relaxing. The skipper was very informative about the landscape!”
2-hour small-boat Milford Sound cruise with live skipper commentary, close waterfall spray, and wildlife sightings, from $101 per person.
“Great operator, plenty of room on the boat to move around. Milford Sound is amazingly beautiful.”
2-hour Milford Sound cruise on a smaller boat with Bowen Falls views, wildlife chances, and free hot drinks in Piopiotahi.
“Friendly staff and very clean and spacious boat. So glad we went with mitre peak cruises as boat wasn’t crowded so everyone had plenty of room to move around and take in the sights. It was raining lightly but that makes tge waterfalls flow too which was a highlight. We caught a fur seal sunburning on rocks and some penguins enjoying the wet weather. Good commentary from the captain, complementary tea and coffee was welcome. Highly recommend this tour”
Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with small-group stops, a 2-hour cruise, and wildlife spotting, plus hotel pickup and morning tea.
“Small group, we saw many full size bus tours and we were glad to be on our small Mercedes Sprinter Van. Our tour guide Gary was great. He is very knowledgeable about geography and the area. We enjoyed his commentary a lot. The tour stoRead more”
Cruise Milford Sound on a modern catamaran with indoor-outdoor decks, live skipper commentary, wildlife chances, and waterfall closeness.
“The boat was really comfortable with lots of seating options both inside and out. We initially sat inside on the lower deck at the front of the boat then after only a few minutes the doors were opened to allow access to the external front viewing area which provided fabulous views. I'd highly recommend this, weather permitting of course. There was plenty of close up visits to various waterfalls and we actually went out quite a distance into the Tasman sea as conditions were good. We even enjoyed getting a soaking at one waterfall on the way back. There was great running commentary from the Skipper, complimentary tea and coffee…”
Te Anau to Milford Sound by coach and catamaran, with photo stops, nature walks, and a picnic lunch included.
“well organized, nice bus and boat. affordable way to experience this magnificent place. there were at least two buses of 50-60 people that met up with boat. so there are a lot of people but it's a very large boat. bagged lunch provided with chicken pie. free hot drinks. overall good value. I got on at Te Anau. queenstown is an extra 4-5 hours on bus!!! I suggest spending a night or two in Te Anau, nice little town.”
Small-group Milford Sound day from Te Anau with a 2-hour cruise, native-forest walks, and short scenic stops, all with expert guides.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this day trip to Milford Sound and highly recommend Trips and Tramps. We had a small group of 7 people which was great. It was a stunning blue sky sunny day. Phil, our driver and guide was awesome, helpful, friendly, good sense of humor and knowledgable about the area and fauna. He took us on a couple of lovely nature hikes, and we had some great photo stops along the way. Overall, a well organized and relaxing day and fun to meet the other guests. I highly recommend this trip!”
Premium Milford Sound tour from Te Anau with cruise and picnic lunch. Small-group drive, Homer Tunnel views, waterfalls and seals.
“This adventure is so worth it! Our driver Steve was awesome! He made the trip even better. He was so informative and stopped and show us so many awesome views!! The boat ride was breathtaking - just taking in the views, fresh air and amazing adventure was so worth it!!”
Cruise Milford Sound on a premium catamaran with big views, close-up waterfalls, wildlife sightings, and optional picnic or buffet lunch.
“One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Worth every penny! We went on the 11.15am boat and it was amazing as it wasn't full. We were super lucky with the weather (no rain) and the views are absolutely stunning. Wish there was a bit more info by the speaker but recommend it 100%, def worth it ❤️”
Milford Sound from Te Anau by glass-roof coach and guided cruise. Waterfalls, wildlife, and major scenery, packed into one smooth day.
“The trip was amazing and our guide Brad/Brandon did an excellent job! we had our 7 months old daughter with us and he made sure that we had a good seat with a bit extra leg-room, he checked up on us during the trip and the information and story telling during the trip was both funny and informative. best guide we have had in a long time!”
Small-group Milford Sound cruise and short Fiordland walks from Te Anau, with hotel pickup and picnic lunch, for a full day.
“What an amazing day! Ben was a fantastic host/guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We thought the trip would be good but it far exceeded our expectations. Excellent scenery, boat trip was awesome even in the rain and the packed lunch was way better than most. Thank you!”
Jet-boat speed on the Upper Waiau River, Lord of the Rings film stops, and Lake Manapouri silence, plus a short Fiordland nature walk.
“From the very start this experience was top notch! Chris called us to check if we wanted to reschedule our time based on rain that was moving in. He was so thoughtful and offered to take us whatever we decided. We arrived and Lindy was Read more”
Premium coach and Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown, with glass-roof views, hot drinks, and lunch on board, plus easy stops.
“Tour guide/bus driver was very knowledgeable. Bus was new with glass ceilings which definitely made the long drive more enjoyable. Buffet lunch was just ok.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by glass-roof coach with WiFi, picnic lunch, and a scenic boat cruise in Fiordland National Park.
“Poor coordination. The operator promised a drop off location for us and the driver did not honor at all. Also the entire experience feel very rushed. The driver would start driving before the tour members have a chance to sit down; for example.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
