Queenstown Milford Sound Full-Day Nature Cruise

It was a really nice experience and the guide is really friendly, knowledgeable, and humorous :) The bus transportation was on time, we weren’t rushed at every landmark, and we took lots of pictures!

A wonderful experience, glad we followed a day tour instead of self drive so we could admire the view better, be relaxed and learn more about each of the pit stops (eg. monkey creek). Loved the cruise ride had great weather and views! the food on the cruise was good too! We went for the last tour which set off at 8am from Crowne Plaza and boarded the last cruise out at 2.30pm. It’ll be good to have some light snacks else lunch will be served quite late. We had the falafel (vegan) wrap which was served cold and still yummy while the chicken pie was served warm! both options were yummy!

The Milford Sound Day Tour with Cruise was an unforgettable experience and well worth the early start. The scenic drive to Milford Sound was breathtaking, with plenty of photo stops along the way to capture waterfalls, mountains, and mirror-like lakes. The commentary from the driver/guide added depth to the journey, sharing fascinating stories and facts about the region. The cruise itself was simply stunning. Surrounded by towering cliffs, lush greenery, and cascading waterfalls, it felt like stepping into a postcard. We were lucky to spot wildlife, including seals and birds, which made the trip even more special. The boat was comfortable with spacious viewing decks, and complimentary tea and coffee were a nice touch. Overall, it is a must-do experience for anyone visiting New Zealand’s South Island—nature at its most majestic.

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The journey from Queenstown to Te Anau to Milford is quite a long drive, hence joining this tour is very recommendable. We were quite surprised that they will provide you food during the milford sound cruise, which includes pie, chips, apples, snack bar, etc and is very filling so no need to buy your lunch. The bus driver will also stop at some famous photo locations. Initially, I thought the cost is a bit pricey but experiencing how far it is and knowing the price of the milford cruise alone, I would say, this package is worth it!

Awesome tour with great stops along the way. Andrei, our tour guide was very friendly and informative about all the sights along the way. Milford Sound was beautiful and good value with the boat ride as well. Would highly recommend this tour!

At first I thought the one-day tour was expensive, but after this full day experience, I can understand its value. The driver and tour guide Joe was very friendly (sorry, I'm not sure if his name is Joe, my English listening is not very good), efficient, good driving skills, and gave introductions and guidance along the way. There are toilets on the bus, and there are also multiple rest stops for passengers to get off the bus to use the toilet every 1-2 hours. During breaks, the driver would go check the toilet; someone happened to be carsick and vomited, and there was a strange smell in the toilet. The driver noticed it and sprayed perfume in the toilet. The hard-working drivers have to drive 8-9 hours a day (more than 570 kilometers) round trip. The itinerary was arranged very smoothly: get on the bus from Queenstown, drive for 2 hours to Te Anau, rest for 30 minutes and have breakfast (at your own expense), then visit the scenery along the way and drive to the Milford Sound boat boarding point. We got on the boat at 14:30. There was a free coffee machine on the boat, so we could drink coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate. The meals included chicken and mushroom pie/vegetable pie, biscuits, potato chips, and apples. Although we had to wait for almost an hour for the pie to be heated, which was a bit long and I was a little hungry, the merits outweighed the disadvantages. We saw many waterfalls along the way. The captain was very skilled and allowed us to get very close to the waterfalls, which were very spectacular when viewed up close. Unfortunately, the weather was bad that day, with rain and fog, and we couldn't see the fjord clearly. The overall experience is good.

We had a wonderful day going to Milford Sound. Our tour guide was wonderful. He knew the area well. Everything was very professional and well organized. Our tour guide was clear and easy to understand. We enjoyed each part of this tour. The bout guides were wonderful and shared interesting facts about Milford Sounds from the water. We had a great day. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

Highly recommended! The scenery you see on the way there and back from the bus is so beautiful. It's a shame to miss it while sleeping, so be sure to see it. In particular, the scenery when you arrive at Milford Sound is so beautiful. Feel the vast nature :) They give you a break at Te Anau, the midway point, and check your meal. They ask you to choose between chicken and vegetables. The chicken is a meat pie and the vegetables are wrapped in a tortilla like a burrito. Both are delicious! (The vegetables looked so delicious that I tried to exchange them on the ferry, but I couldn't. They say they have a system where they pack the amount you requested in advance.) The ferry was really big and comfortable. There are three floors, so go up to the top as well~ Coffee and tea are provided, so feel free to try various kinds (Americano, hot chocolate, flat white, mocha, etc.) The morning team said they saw dolphins, but we didn't see any, but we saw plenty of sealsㅎㅎ

It's definitely worth it. We book from Queenstown to Milford Sound, and we also enjoy many places around Te Anau. However, I just feel like some of the places that we get off to take a quick pictures were not too special. Especially when there is no specific explanation why we get off there. Nevertheless, it was very well organized tour and I enjoy the trip from the beginning until finished. Btw, we got a very delicious pie for the picnic lunch package that included in the tour. 🤤