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Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise

See the cascading waterfalls of Fiordland in all its glory during a 1hr 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise with complimentary tea and coffee included.
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise

Highlights

  • Limited passengers to maximise your experience

  • Get up close and personal with local wildlife

  • Only family owned & operated business at Milford Sound

  • View sheer cliffs, massive waterfalls & glaciers

  • 5 Star customer service making your trip memorable

  • Experience Milford Sound the "local way" with local guides

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Inclusions

  • 1 hour and 45 minute cruise (full length of Milford Sound)
  • Coffee, tea and biscuits
  • Great commentary from skipper and nature guide

Exclusions

  • Food (guests are more than welcome to bring snacks and drinks along with them)
  • Car parking fee ($20 for 5hrs)

Highlights

  • Experience Milford Sound
  • Only cruise with limited passenger numbers
  • Only family owned & operated business at Milford Sound
  • 5 star customer service
  • Smaller boats allow passengers to get up close and personal with local wildlife and experience a "Glacial Facial" under cascading waterfalls
  • Experience Milford Sound the "local" way, all guides are long time locals with the best knowledge and stories of this spectacular World Heritage Site

Time

  • This tour departs at 12:45pm between November and April; at 2:45pm between December and April; and at 1:45pm between May and October
  • Check-in is required 20 minutes prior to departure

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Location

  • Milford Sound Visitor Terminal (24 Milford Sound Highway)
  • Transport from Te Anau or Queenstown can be organised for an additional charge direct with the operator

What To Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm clothing
  • Insect Repellant
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Camera

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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