Milford Sound Discover More Cruise and Coach Tour

From $335.00 NZD Per Adult

Milford Sound Discover More Cruise and Coach Tour – Enjoy a seamless Milford Sound experience with premium coach travel from Queenstown or Te Anau, followed by our longest Milford Sound cruise. Travel in comfort through spectacular scenery with expert commentary, scenic stops, and a professionally trained Nature Guide accompanying you on both the coach and cruise. Once on the water, take time to fully immerse yourself in the fiord’s dramatic landscapes, waterfalls, and wildlife for an unforgettable Fiordland journey.

The experience

Begin your Milford Sound Discover More Cruise and Coach Tour adventure with a relaxing coach journey from Queenstown or Te Anau, travelling in premium glass-roof coaches designed for comfort and exceptional viewing. Along the way, expert local drivers and a professionally trained Nature Guide bring the journey to life with insightful commentary, scenic photo stops, and short walks on the iconic Milford Road. With WiFi, USB charging ports, generous legroom, and seamless connections right to the Milford Sound terminal, your experience is effortless from start to finish.

On arrival, step aboard our Milford Sound cruise for the most in-depth exploration of this world-famous fiord. Enjoy our longest cruise experience, lasting up to 2 hours and 15 minutes, giving you time to truly absorb the dramatic landscapes, towering waterfalls, and sheer cliffs. We are the only Milford Sound operator to provide a professionally trained Nature Guide on both the coach and cruise, ensuring a seamless, enriched journey with expert storytelling, wildlife interpretation, and local knowledge throughout.

From spacious outdoor decks to warm indoor viewing areas, you’ll have the perfect vantage point to get close to cascading waterfalls—sometimes close enough to feel the spray. Keep an eye out year-round for New Zealand fur seals, playful bottlenose dolphins, and, if you’re lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. As a Department of Conservation–approved mammal viewing operator, wildlife encounters are carried out responsibly and with care.

Sit back and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee onboard, or enhance your experience further by downloading the free Southern Discoveries app, offering multilingual commentary to deepen your understanding of this remarkable region.

Experience highlights:

  • Premium glass-roof coach travel from Queenstown with scenic stops and short walks
  • Professionally trained Nature Guide accompanying you on both the coach and cruise
  • Our longest Milford Sound cruise — up to 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Seamless arrival directly at the Milford Sound cruise terminal
  • Close-up views of waterfalls from outdoor decks
  • Year-round wildlife viewing including seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins
  • DOC-approved marine mammal viewing operator
  • Complimentary tea and coffee onboard
  • Free Southern Discoveries app with multilingual commentary

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Supplier: Southern Discoveries

The highlights

The details

Duration
DURATION: Full Day 13hrs
6:30AM - All Year
Check In
Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Location: Queenstown Visitor Centre St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street, Queenstown, 9300
Transport
Offer taxi collection in the morning for selected accommodation included in the booking cost, as well as convenient central Queenstown pick ups.
Children under the age of 7 are required to provide their own child seat for the coach. We recommend Baby Equipment Hire - Queenstown (totsontour.co.nz) if you needed to rent one prior to departure.
Additional Inclusions
No - The picnic lunch is a add on.

The restrictions

Physical
Walking on/ off and around the bus and Milford boat.
Accessibility
This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility. Please note that some areas may require walking or climbing.
Pregnancy & Babies
Pregnant women are able to do our cruises, please let know before booking. Keep in mind there are always risks with any activity and you are on the bus for a long period of time.
Children
Children must accompany a paying adult on this tour.

The common questions

Cameras are recommended, but carried at your own risk.
Dress for the weather, Milford weather can change rapidly.
Keep your belongings with you on board the ship.
We operate in all weather.
Our standard cancellation policy of written notice 48 hours prior for full refund applies for this activity. For more information please refer to our terms and conditions.

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