Milford Sound Boutique Small Boat Cruise in Milford Sound Southland Region New Zealand

Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way. We limit passenger numbers on all cruises to half of the boats capacity (capacity 150 passengers) to guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience.
Duration
1 Hour 45 Minutes
About
Let us show you our backyard on this once in a lifetime experience.

Cruise Milford NZ is a local family owned and operated company providing boutique small boat cruises at Milford Sound. With more than 40 years combined working experience in Milford Sound we guarantee an outstanding experience you will never forget.

Quality over quantity is one of the core values of what we do. The boat is surveyed for 150 passengers but we limit passenger numbers to 75 for an enhanced viewing experience. This guarantees your cruise will be uncrowded and gives our nature guides the opportunity to share their knowledge with you on a very personal level. As locals we know all the secret spots. During the cruise we stop at several points of interest like the Hanging Gardens, the Fairy and Stirling Falls and local seal colonies.

Relax with complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits and enjoy the skipper’s commentary while marvelling at the breath-taking scenery. The smaller size of the vessel enables us to get you up close and personal with the local wildlife like New Zealand Fur Seals, dolphins and the very rare Fiordland Crested Penguin (spring/early summer). A “Glacial Facial” under the Sterling Falls is an experience not to be missed.

Guests are more than welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks along for the cruise.

Both boats have wheelchair access to the main deck and cabin. Please give us a call for further information.

Booking Notes

There is phone reception along the Milford Road and in Milford Sound itself, though please note, it can be very limited in some areas in the Fiordland National Park.

##Driving Guide.

Below is link to our Milford Sound Drive Guide, giving the main points of interest along the Milford Road. Please allow additional time to enjoy the plentiful scenic stops. The car journey can play just as much of a part of your Piopiotahi experience in addition to the cruise itself.

[Milford Sound Drive Guide](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/6MdxdtgjS4qAAXN7JIa3)

##What to Bring.

Don't forget to bring insect repellent, rain jacket, warm clothing, comfortable footwear, a camera and smiles for your day out with us! We do have power outlets on the cruise to be able to charge your camera if needed.

##Inclusions.

Complimentary coffee, tea and water and cookies are provided on board and no other food options are available on board our cruise. Please note, food options are very limited in Milford Sound. The Discover Milford Cafe is located by the paid customer car park which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Visitor Terminal. You are more than welcome to bring any purchased food from the Milford Cafe or your own food and snacks to enjoy for the duration of your cruise.

##Facilities.

Toilets are available on board the cruise. On board crew will advise the location of the toilets during the safety briefing. Toilets can also be found in the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal building and near the paid parking area next to the Discover Milford Cafe.
We do not have baby changing facilities on our boats, however, in the main Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, there are baby changing tables in the toilets.

##Deposits.

If you have paid a deposit, please ensure that full payment is made 48 hours prior to the departure time booked. If payment has not been received Cruise Milford NZ reserves the right to charge the card that was used for the initial payment.