2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and out into the Tasman Sea. Informative guides point out scenic highlights along the way, such as the Bowen Falls (dropping 160 metres seaward), Sinbad Gully (a classic example of a hanging valley), snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 metres from the ocean floor.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive at the terminal building 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check in
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Please be advised that we finish boarding 5 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free tea and coffee on board
Free for children under 3
Smaller boats makes for a more ‘up close’ tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Your 2-hour sightseeing cruise will depart from the Milford Sound Visitor Center.
Mitre Peak Cruises
You will traverse into the deep waters of the Milford Sound and will have a chance to enter Milford Sound from the outside, approaching it just as the first settlers did at the end of the 18th century.
Options
Summer Late Cruise
Late Afternoon Cruise
Winter Morning Cruise
Winter Morning Cruise
Early Afternoon Cruise
Early Afternoon Cruise
Summer Morning Cruise
Morning Departures
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
Summer Mid Morning Cruise
Reviews
1,474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wildlife and wonder
KimM785,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Got to see penguins frolicking in the water and seals sunbathing. Had perfect weather. Highly recommend.
Wonderful
Passenger36738246170,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Actually i missed my boat. Arrive at the parking around 10minutes before time. Looking for a parking, then que to pay parking, walk to the terminal quite far takes few minutes. When arrived at counter, the boat already sail few minutes 😅 . But mitre peak staff really helpful. They give option to me to wait for other 2 slots even its full, maybe got people lime me didnt show up on time, i they slot me in but still more hours to wait. They give another option to me to transfer to other company. And its available to sail in 20minutes. But comes with additional charge and i chose it. No need to wait. Thanks Mitre Peak
Perfect Tour
Michelle Y,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the raining day our tour was gorgeous and informative. Staff was friendly and pleasant. Highly recommended.
Incredible experience thanks to Ryan
Dream31927935284,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan on board was incredible. He was so knowledgeable and engaged with everyone. He made everyone laugh and have such a great time. Thank you so much!!
Must do no matter what.
Y5366IGvijaym,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic even in a stormy weather. Absolutely worth. Very windy and rainy morning cruise 8:50 AM but crew did a fabulous job. Cannot experience this an anywhere else on the planet. 2 Hr cuise. It was a full cruise but manageable crowd. Best for anyone.
Awesome
G3721QGmaryr,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat got so close to the waterfall that we got sprayed (which apparently is good luck and adds 10 years to your life). We even saw seals and a kiwi bird after the cruise. Highly recommend!
Milford Sound Wonderland
HeidiRacht,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We heard that Milford Sound is the most popular tourist destination in New Zealand. And rightly so! The ferry trip was everything we had heard and hoped it would be - a lovely ride on a cold spring day, waterfalls, glacial peaks, breath-taking vistas. Every view was a stunning photograph. The drive to the fiord goes past fields of sheep (millions of new lambs - October is spring in new Zealand), ice covered mountains, winding roads up to and through a mountain tunnel on a one-lane road. TIP: You must make a reservation as soon as you book your plane trip to New Zealand. TIP: Be sure to pay attention to the parking lot machine. We drove out past it and about three weeks later a $60 parking ticket arrived in the mail.
Amazing experience!
jennieasp,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Blessed with great weather and perfect visibility. Smaller boat enabled us to get up close to cliffs, waterfalls and wildlife. Excellent commentary. Very 🫀 sed. Highly recommend.
A great way to cruise Milford sound
AlexHewitt10,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat cruise. Not as big as the other boats but allowed passengers a more intimate experience instead of obstructed views due to the volume of passengers (they all appeared to take the same route so no less of an experience) the captain was friendly, funny and informative and allowed us to spend time with some nature spotted without breaking the restrictions. A great experience in an incredible place. Just bring some form of insect repellent as there are so many sandflies!
Return Experience Is Even Better!
Craig M,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the 2nd time I’ve taken family members on this cruise. The Captain took great pride and care to entertain us and explore Milford Sound. Because Mitre Peak Cruises uses smaller vessels, they are able to get up close and personal with wildlife and demonstrations. Ever ride a cruise boat bow under a waterfall? We did! See a mother fur seal with her pup? We did! How about a Crested Penguin? We saw one also! Great explanations, interesting facts and information regarding history and biodiversity. Ask and see why the color of the water changes from inside the sound and the Tasman Sea. I would highly recommend this cruise to everyone!
From NZ$169.00
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