Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ
Overview
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2 hours
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Get closer to nature on a Milford Sound Day Cruise with RealNZ. Discover glacier-carved cliffs rising from the ink waters below – when you’re travelling by boat, there’s plenty of time to take it all in before framing up the perfect shot to preserve the moment.
Please note: this service may operate on several different vessels. If you wish to find out more, please contact the supplier directly.
Please check in 30 minutes beforehand. Check in closes 15 minutes before departure, with gates closing 5 mins prior to departure.
Paid Parking - as set by Milford Sound Tourism LTD.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise aboard the Milford Haven or Milford Mariner
Restaurant quality food available for purchase
Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather
Travel time: Allow 5-6hrs from Queenstown and 3hrs from Te Anau
Parking fees apply as per the Milford Sound Tourism LTD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Get closer to nature on a Milford Sound Day Cruise with RealNZ. Discover glacier-carved cliffs rising from the ink waters below – when you’re travelling by boat, there’s plenty of time to take it all in before framing up the perfect shot to preserve the moment. Please check in 30 minutes beforehand. Check in closes 15 minutes before departure, with gates closing 5 mins prior to departure.
What‘s Included
Landing and facility fees
Parking Fees
Options
Cruise aboard the Haven
Milford Sound Cruise: Rooftop beer garden with 360 views, relaxed indoor lounge with cabinet food, barista coffee and a licensed bar on board
Cruise aboard the Mariner
Milford Sound Cruise: A traditional 'scow style' vessel with sails, a photographer's dream
Reviews
468 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent viewiing from this boat
Shane E,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great cruise on small boat with plenty of vantage points and cover if you need it. Went on the longer one that comes right out to the sea which was fantastic and recommended
Great Tour on a beautiful day in Milford Sound
eh283,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience on the Milford Haven on and exceptional sunny day in Milford Sound! The boat was great and not too crowded. The Guide and crew were very helpful, the commentary and information were very interesting. Fabulous trip!
Nice Cruise and Stunning Scenery
Jamie M,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00RealNZ offers a very nice cruise that is spacious and comfortable. It wasn’t fully packed like other cruises, and the top deck wasn’t overcrowded. My family truly enjoyed every moment with the stunning scenery.
Nice and beautiful trip with...
Ann V,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice and beautiful trip with a very comfortable boat, interesting information, plenty of seating and standing, good service
Awesome experience
Bronwyn C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! We saw a māmā orca and her baby, so privileged! Great boat with plenty of room and photo opportunities. Loved it
Sound or fiord
385kevk,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip around the fiord was cracking. Lots of fantastic camera shots. Loved the scenery dramatic to say the least.
Incredible day trip Te Anau to Milford Sounds & back
lisarutherfordnz,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00INCREDIBLE day trip to Milford Sound. Bus from Te Anau....great driver tackled the windy roads with ease meaning we could just enjoy the spectacular scenery & his interesting commentary. Boat trip was FANTASTIC....Milford Sounds are stunningly beautiful, spectacular & awe inspiring. 100% recommend this day trip as a must do for NZers & overseas visitors alike.
Mind blowing
Angelo J,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the most amazing experiences ever! Had the bonus of having dolphins follow us back in. Hard to explain the beauty
Unreal!!!
Passenger21281122298,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Milford Sound was one of my life list things to do, and it didn’t disappoint, if anything it exceeded my expectations. The booking team were amazingly helpful as I had booked the wrong day but that wasn’t an issue. The boat was exactly what I had expected through the photos and descriptions. The host team were friendly and helpful and we lucked out with an excellent guide who provided information about the sound, facts to help rationalise some of the information and pointed out a penguin which aren’t usually in the area this time of year. All that said nothing can compare to the amazing scenery that makes Milford Sounds, it is impossible to put into words how epic it is and photos done do it justice.
Good for kids and a great day out
Melanie R,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is really good for kids.and was fun looking at the scenery. Commentary was excellent. But food choices were limited.
From NZ$155.00
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