| One of New Zealands Most Popular and Spectacular Cruises Come and discover the sights and sounds of one of New Zealand's famous waterways at its unspoilt best. The only way to properly appreciate the Sound is to journey upon it. A Red Boat Cruise is the perfect way to cast off on this scenic adventure of a lifetime! Scenic Cruise Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises depart daily from the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Your cruise will travel down the south side of the Fiord, out to the Tasman Sea and return up the north side, stopping off at all points of interest along the way. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery with a full commentary on the natural history of the Sound. There's also a wide selection of fine food available on board: from snacks to full international buffet, and an ever ready bar service. Nature Encounter Cruise An Encounter Nature Cruise gets you up-close to the natural features of this majestic fiord in the most luxurious small boat in Milford Sound. Our Encounter boat allows for uncrowded, unobstructed viewing of the Sound for your entire cruise. Your Encounter Nature Cruise Guide will interact closely with you along the way so that you are left with fascinating facts about the history, geology, wildlife and natural flora that abound in Milford Sound. Your Encounter cruise will take you to places in the fiord where no other cruise goes. We’ll also take you directly underneath powerful waterfalls for a close-up view of the sheer cliffs rising grandly above you. An Encounter luxury small boat Nature Cruise – getting you closer to the sights of the Sound. Discover More Cruise It’s about feeling like a local rather than a tourist. We appreciate that many of you come a long way to see our awesome country, so our Discover More cruise allows you the time to slow down and really explore. With Discover More at Milford Sound, you get just that – more. Our exclusive three hour cruise is the longest in Milford Sound and our 180 capacity boat is capped at 75 people, so you’ll have all the time and space you need to get up close and personal with this breathtaking region. Our three onboard nature guides are experts on the region and rove the boat with microphones, taking you through the sights, sounds, wildlife (and equally wild history!) of the Sounds. With fewer people on board you can ask more questions, delve deeper, learn and experience more – hands on. You’ll also drink pure glacial water, touch natural artefacts and pounamu (greenstone) and get soaked under spectacular waterfalls (bring your swimsuit!). A genuine Kiwi BBQ is included for you to enjoy during your cruise, as well as a tour of the incredible Milford Deep Underwater Observatory where you’ll go below the fiord to view unique marine life. Discover More Product Details 3 hour cruise - Departs daily at 11.45am from 1 October - 30 April only
- Includes BBQ lunch & Observatory
Fly Cruise Fly Options Your flight connects with Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises so you can discover the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most amazing waterways. The flight back to Queenstown takes you via the spectacular Sutherland Falls and the McKinnon Pass. 1.15pm:
Arrive Milford Sound and board your Milford Sound Red Boats vessel (Arrival time is dependent on departure time from Queenstown).
1.30pm:
Milford Sound Red Boat vessel departs on a 1 hour 45 minute cruise (lunch is available on board).
3.30pm:
Depart Milford Sound and arrive in Queenstown at approximately 4.30pm. A complimentary transfer to your hotel is included (arrival time dependent on departure time from Milford Sound).
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