Situated on the west coast of the South Island, hours from the nearest town, Milford Sound is where plunging cliffs and raging waterfalls meet inky dark waters. This is New Zealand’s wild side at its absolute best.

Famously described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. 

Breathtaking in any weather, the fiord’s cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards from as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound, and it often does, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. 

Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Milford Sound in its true isolation and grandeur with this two hour cruise. Complimentary tea and coffee on-board

Sit back and relax as your cruise departs from Milford Sound Wharf, and makes its way out past the iconic Mitre Peak. Cruise the length of the 16km fiord, out past St Annes Point Lighthouse, while listening to informative commentary. For a small, cosy and intimate cruise join Mitre Peak Cruises who will enable you to experience the spectacular Milford Sound, in a way you never imagined was possible. Mitre Peak Cruises operate daily leisurely cruises that venture into the Tasman Sea past the St Anne’s Point Lighthouse. Small boats offering intimate, uncrowded, personalised cruising, give close-up views of the natural beauty and wildlife.

Get up close and personal with Milford Sound on a leisurely cruise of this spectacular fiord. From thundering waterfalls to sky-high mountains to lush rainforests, Milford has it all.

Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. Informative, participative and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience Milford Sound to the fullest. Real Journeys offers a variety of cruises with luxury coach and flight connections to get you there. You can self-drive the famous alpine Milford Road or use their coach/flight options which connect with their cruises.

So sit back and let us make your Milford Sound experience an unforgettable one!

The original Milford Sound cruise company, and still the best.

Nestled within Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a pristine haven for birdlife, dolphins, fur seals and endangered species such as the Fiordland Crested Penguin. A marvel at any time of year and in any weather, Milford Sound is rich in geological formations, captivating waterfalls and unsurprisingly, one of the most impressive scenic day trips to do in New Zealand.

Discover more and get closer to this world-renowned area with a Milford Sound cruise.

Named New Zealand’s Best Adventure Activity Operator & Destination Fiordland Operator of the Year 2019

We pride ourselves in our approach to cruising, allowing you and your fellow travelers the time to immerse fully in the jaw-dropping surrounds. You can choose to explore the ship without haste as you have a full two hours out on the water. We aim to get you as close to the mountains that rise from the ocean as possible, carving the epic fiord we see today.

With a fresh, dynamic approach to cruising Milford Sound, we appeal to all who want to join our evolving story and Go Beyond.