Cruzeiros em Milford Sound

Here's the translation for your new message: --- We happened to have clear skies on the day we went. Although we didn't catch the spectacular sight of a thousand waterfalls in full flow, it was still a very worthwhile trip — at least four or five waterfalls are "open for business" year-round. Along the way, we also stopped at several scenic spots, and the bus driver was quite witty and humorous, giving us introductions to the various activities available. Highly recommended.

We thought the road trip already had amazing reviews but it wasn’t until we went on the cruise we knew there is a much better view on the ocean! There are many different cruise companies and the Pure Milford boat is definitely the better looking boat out of the lot! So we were happy with that. Tip - best seats are at the lower deck and at the front of the boat! Also loved the commentary during the cruise and also get complimentary tea, coffee, hot choco etc. Milford rains about 250 days in a year and we were very lucky to get a sunny day. So definitely bring a warm jacket, sunnies, beanie and maybe a raincoat. Thank you again for the amazing cruise!

Explorar Milford Sound con Southern Discoveries fue, sin duda, uno de los momentos más inolvidables del viaje. Toda la experiencia fue impecable, desde el momento en que nos registramos hasta el impresionante crucero por el fiordo. Su personal fue amable, conocedor y verdaderamente apasionado por el lugar, compartiendo historias y datos que hicieron el viaje aún más significativo. La embarcación era cómoda, con muchos puntos de observación, y las ventanas panorámicas facilitaron la contemplación de los espectaculares acantilados, las exuberantes selvas tropicales y las cascadas. Acercarse a las cataratas Stirling y Bowen fue un momento surrealista: literalmente se puede sentir el rocío del agua glacial mientras el barco se mueve suavemente.

The captain provided very insightful explanations of all the fjords and how the waterfalls are formed. We experienced the "facial" water spray from the waterfalls on our faces more than once, and it was truly beautiful and fun for the kids. The boat is small, with plenty of chocolate chip cookies and hot tea available, which made the trip more enjoyable and very personalized, as the beauty of Milford Sound is always subject to weather changes. The boat is very well maintained and clean.

Amazing tour. Ian was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the whole drive to the ferry. A must do if you're travelling to Milford Sound. The captain of the ferry was also very entertaining, thank you RealNZ team for such an amazing experience. Highly recommend this tour and will be booking future experiences with RealNZ.

The view is marvellous and stunning from far and near. The cruise guide is well informative. it's clean and comfortable.

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!

The two-hour cruise in Milford Sound really depends on luck. Before setting off, I was actually a bit apprehensive, as this area is famous for its rain, with over 200 rainy days a year. Encountering clear weather is certainly not a given. As the boat slowly pulled away from the dock, seeing the sun pierce through the clouds, and the blue sky and mountains appear simultaneously, I couldn't help but silently say to myself: "Thank you, heavens, for this blessing." The entire journey lasted about two hours, but every minute felt like watching a live nature documentary. The deep blue and emerald green waters shimmered in the sunlight; towering cliffs on both sides plunged directly into the sea, with layers of mountains stretching into the distance. As the boat slowly approached the waterfalls, the mist dispersed in the sunlight, as if scattering a fine glow. That kind of awe was not just about grandeur, but a feeling of smallness and reverence at being surrounded by nature. The most iconic peaks appeared exceptionally three-dimensional against the blue sky, with clouds flowing around the mountainsides, creating a scene so beautiful it felt almost unreal. The New Zealand flag fluttered at the stern, and the waves on the sea contrasted with the distant mountain scenery. In that moment, one truly quiets down to fully appreciate the power of this land. Many say that Milford Sound has more and more spectacular waterfalls on rainy days; however, being able to see such a clear view and distinct mountain lines in good weather is equally rare. This trip made me deeply realize that visiting Milford Sound truly requires a bit of luck. And when good weather appears, that feeling of感動 is magnified infinitely. The two-hour journey ended quickly, but that blue sky, that waterfall, that mountain peak will remain in my memory for a long time. Thanks to the weather for giving us a perfect window, making this fjord trip the purest and most stunning scene of the entire journey.