From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Admire awe-inspiring scenery on the drive from Queenstown
- Relax in comfort on a glass-roof luxury coach for the scenic drive
- Enjoy the 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound
- Get up close and personal to dramatic waterfalls and cliff edges
- Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
- Enjoy a licensed bar onboard with hot and cold food options available for purchase
Full description
Relax on the 2-hour cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea and admire the fiord’s wildlife, waterfalls and mountains. Our experienced skippers tailor each Milford Sound cruise, considering the weather and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you'll see the best Milford Sound has to offer. Specialist nature guides will provide live informative commentary.Our vessels have large windows, spacious decks and offer uninterrupted views of the dramatic Fiordland landscape. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces.
You can bring your own lunch or purchase delicious locally curated dishes, wines, craft beer and barista coffees on-board. Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown.
Included / Excluded
- • Transport by luxury glass-roof air-conditioned coach
- • English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide
- • 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
- • Food and drinks can be purchased from the licensed bar on-board
Meeting point
Start Location
RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre, RealNZ Visitor Centre Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- • Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
- • Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
- • Please check in 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass
- • Alternative vessels or coaches may be used, for example during survey periods
- • During maintenance periods, use of a non-glass roof coach may be used as substitute transport
Know before you go
- Bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket
- Please check in 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass
- Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The Day trip was absolutely fantastic and Brendan our guide was brilliant! I left my umbrella on the bus unfortunately but they are keeping it for me when I go back to Queenstown. Brendan had a great knowledge of the area.. we did lots of stops more than anticipated because everyone on the bus was super organised at getting OFF taking photos and getting back on in a timely manner .good lunch. When we got on the boat initially we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t have good visibility but the whole front area opened up after we got on the water.
enjoyable and interesting activity. got to learnt more about the glowworms
Awesome trip! Definitely worth the long drive it was absolutely stunning! The guide was also very friendly and informative! A must see in New Zealand.