You’ll probably want rain on this cruise. If it’s fine there won’t be as many waterfalls tumbling down the sheer cliff sides of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Staying out overnight allows views of stunning evening and early morning scenery, photos don’t do it justice. The sheltered cove Real Journey’s Milford Mariner anchors in is so quiet and if it’s a clear night, don’t go to bed early, billions of stars twinkle overhead. It’s those same stars that Kupe navigated by to arrive in New Zealand over 1000 years ago.
- Milford Sound is in Fiordland, in the south-west of the South Island.
- Spend approximately 15 hours on-board.
- See Mitre Peak and other mountains, waterfalls and rainforest all the way to the Tasman Sea from spacious viewing decks or the observation lounge.
- You’re sure to see seals. Dolphins and penguins might make an appearance.
- Nature guides explain the history and geology of area and the flora and fauna.
- Get up close to wildlife in a kayak or tender boat.
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019.
- Real Journeys' activities were assessed by Qualmark and awarded Gold for Sustainable Tourism Business and classified as "Endorsed visitor activity – 2018”.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Milford Sound overnight cruise with MoaTours
Our 6 Day / 5 Night Queenstown New Year's Eve tour includes an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, which is always one of the highlights of the tour