Was a wonderful experience, staff were helpful and friendly and was an easy process to get on the Milford haven boat through RealNZ.Was too expensive for parking, was outrageous at $30 ($10 an Hour) when you pay all that money to go on the tour and then you’re slammed with parking as well. The cruise was wonderful its self, staff are all so knowledgeable of the area and explained everything as you went. Seen wildlife, seals and penguins and so many wonderful waterfalls. Had a great time and a lot of photos and memories made. Oh and watch out for the cheeky keas!!!!

The premium cruise was such a amazing experience. The whole crew was so nice and thoughtful. We had a nice sunny day with perfect visibility from the top. The menu they provided was also fantastic!

Would definitely recommend Real NZ For The Milford sound tour. They keep you well informed and and takes the edge of having to drive (however if you do have more time around that area definitely worth a drive!) plenty of stops along the way. Commentary was mainly on the way to Milford sound and was very informative. The cruise was lovely around - it rain intermittently but without the rain we wouldn't have the wonderful waterfalls there! Fantastic experience! As it's a long day do pack some snacks!

Was really enjoyable. Very knowledgeable, friendly and we managed to see dolphins, seals and penguins. Really affordable. Even though it was raining pretty hard, the sounds put it on. Nice food onboard as well

This is one of the most incredible places I’ve ever seen. Our knowledgeable guide kept us informed and ensured we had plenty of stops during the five-hour drive to Milford and four returns to fill our bellies. The comfortable bus and large windows are made for great photo opportunities. Just a heads up, double-check your pick-up point on your documents. I booked through Flight Centre and the information was confusing. This caused me to arrive a bit late as I thought I was going to be picked up from my accommodation. Also, make sure to pray for rain at Milford Sound; it truly enhances the experience. I left my heart there.

Highly recommend visiting Milford Sound with Real NZ. Travelling by coach makes the journey so easy. Great commentary by the driver and making stops along the way just adds to the anticipation of seeing the beauty of the fiord. So many seating options on the boat with a great selection of food and beverages. 5 ⭐️ experience!!!!

Absolutely incredible. The rain made the whole experience even more magical! Waterfalls everywhere, mist rolling over the cliffs, and the whole place felt alive. Getting soaked under the falls was part of the fun. The crew was great, the boat was comfortable, and the views were unreal. 10/10... a must-do in New Zealand. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Definitely helpful at the counter when we arrived late due to a road closure, but wasn’t pleased with how there’s a lack of communication when the road closure happened, resulting in us contemplating whether to take the 2 hours drive from Te Anau into Milford Sound since we would be late. Context: Cruise booked for 1030am, confirmed by operator a day earlier, said we should reach by 1010am. Road closure till 10am, updates only at 730am to determine if it will be extended or confirmed to be open. No emails from them, and no replies when we reached out at 730am over various channels - asking whether if we would be refunded or is this automatically cancelled. That said, the counter staff immediately gave us seats for the next available timing which is 20 minutes from when we reached the counter, which is helpful. 🛳️ the cruise itself was modern, didn’t felt like there’s ample seats for our departure as we didn’t get to sit for the entire 2 hours (since it was also raining and the upper deck seats are wet). A decent experience in general, could have gone awry if we didn’t still try to go for it despite turning up late.

I could not recommend Southern Discoveries more highly. They by no means have a monopoly at Milford Sound, and there are several operators to choose from, but this experience was exceptional. I had planned to take the 10:30 departure but was offered an inexpensive upgrade to the Discover More tour at 09:30 instead. That meant a 3:30am start from Queenstown – earlier still if you are not a confident driver – and it is a hair-raising drive in the dark. The upside is that the road is empty, and because the journey out is in darkness, the drive back feels like a brand-new scenic adventure. The upgrade was absolutely worth it. The boat was beautiful, with a comfortable cabin and a spacious open roof deck. There were only 10 of us on board, though it must hold ten times that number, so it felt like a private tour. The three crew members were outstanding – an excellent skipper who doubled as guide, and two warm, attentive staff who made the whole trip feel special. Unlimited free tea and coffee were a nice touch, and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather. A final tip: if you can manage a flat 15–20 minute walk, park for free near the lodge on your way into the Milford Sound village. The terminal car park is still a ten-minute walk from the terminal itself and costs an extortionate $10 per hour.

We booked a tour less than one hour before departure, and we had a great experience with free tea and coffee. The staff was very nice, attentive and knowledgeable. It was pouring rain and I absolutely recommend this exact weather as that's the only time when the many temporary rainfalls come out.

Hi, me and my friends booked Southern Discoveries on the 15th Sep 2025 and our bus driver Shale (sorry if spelt wrong) was the best driver I've ever had. He was so friendly, funny and knowledgeable. He made the ride to Milford Sounds enjoyable. I highly recommend him if anyone ever books a trip. Anyways the whole experience was wonderful. Thanks Southern Discoveries.

We only had about 10 people in our trip so had heaps of room to move. It is a shame the cloud was so low we couldn't see everything, but the waterfalls were stunning. We did see a seal and penguins. The crew were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend southern discoveries.

This was a great trip with a hilarious tour guide. I highly recommend! The bus ride is quite long but there isn’t an alternative without getting a charter flight. We went on a slightly bad weather day but it was still worth it— the waterfalls become spectacular when there has been rain! The boat tour is necessary to see everything too! I would skip the meal option on the boat and just bring food from home— the boat buffet was quite gross.

We had an unforgettable cruise experience with Southern Discoveries through the breathtaking Milford Sound. From start to finish, everything was seamless and professionally run. We were incredibly lucky to have good weather on the day, which made the already stunning scenery even more spectacular. The views were picture perfect and really quite moving, towering peaks, rainforest clinging to cliffs, and stunning waterfalls plunging into the deep fjord. The sheer scale and beauty of Milford Sound are hard to put into words. It’s truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Being able to get up close to some of the waterfalls was a definite highlight! If you’re considering visiting Milford Sound, we couldn’t recommend Southern Discoveries more highly. It’s a magical place, and this cruise made it even more special. #SDShareandWin #SouthernDiscoveries

Spacious and awesome boat. Commentary was good and the coffee machine was complimentary. Staff (particularly Adam) were friendly, and the skipper stopped at marine life he spotted along the way. We seen seals, penguins, dolphins and the falls. Downsides: not sure why they didn't go out to the lighthouse when the other boat infront of us did and also another big boat our friends were on also did... plus weather conditions that day seemed fine. The speakers were not clear out the front of the boat, and we were all having trouble understanding the information that we did want to know (but didn't want to have to stand inside to understand). Other than these 2 things, it was awesome.

Best ever experience. Stunning views of Milford sound. Reasonable prices. Cruise crew was very helpful and makes so much fun. They take you to amazing waterfalls. Love being there.

Only paid 39NZD per person for a 2 hour cruise and was worth the price. The ferry was small but surprisingly had comfortable and spacious seating, and at the same time had an open top deck for best views. The cruise also came with bottomless tea and coffee as well, perfect for the cold outside. Overall a great experience. Consider taking a JUCY cruise if on a tight budget, it won't dissapoint.

A Milford experience like no other. A great and informative 90km coach ride from Lake Te anau. Ad another 1 and a half hours coach time if leaving from Queenstown. Ride their amazing new cat through the Sound out to the ocean and back. See the amazing vistas and massive waterfalls and go out on the decks and enjoy! Free coffee and tea. Preorder your meal Gluten free if needed) when booking or have buffet on board. This Juicy cruise will get you out there cruising in Milford and back first to your coach up the front of the 60 to 100 coaches travelling in convoy presently while the badly flood damaged roads are being repaired.

Cheapest rates around the area ($45/adult). Great views. You even get close to a waterfall and if you're lucky, you'll get to see some sealions. Free hot tea provided. It can get really windy on the upper deck so be aware of any loose items like caps/hats, glasses, scarves, etc.

Great experience all round. The driver of the bus was humourous, and the views out the window were stunning. Appreciate the scenic stops along the way as well to stretch your legs. The cruise was great, lots of amazing photos and memories.

We booked through Juicy Cruises and were picked up by coach at Te Anau. Our driver Karl, a very knowledgable and proud kiwi kept us informed along the journey and made the journey memorable. A bit misty on the sounds but awesome experience that we`d highly recommend.

Went on the Cruise Milford boat as part of my tour with Altitude Tours and absolutely loved it! Boat was a great size - not too big or small and felt like there was plenty of seating both outdoors and indoors, didn’t feel crowded at all. Crew were super helpful and friendly, appreciated that they were keen to have a chat! Even though it was a bit of a windy and wet day on the water the views were excellent and I had a great time! Favourite part was getting up close to the waterfall spray - amazing experience!!

Great tour with Captain Chris and Sofia (hope you get your extra biscuits) for our tour today. Lots of space on the 11:30 boat could move around freely. Clean toilets. Hot drinks and biscuits. Astonishing how close the captain could get us to the shoreline! Now thats expertise right there. Spotted a dolphin, three seals and a penguin and got us so close to them. Lots of cool information given over the tannoy. I don’t think we sat down for the whole boat trip! Sooo much to see! Would recommend!

Non-regrettable trip despite not being on the to visit list 💯 We were lucky to have good weather to start the journey; spotted family of dolphins, penguins and seal along the way. Started raining halfway thru and that made it an even better experience to understand that power of nature and how it has shaped the fiord and sound in New Zealand. Excellent commentaries shared by Craig and lovely Sophia who helped us w a nice photo to wrap up the excursion.

Such an amazing day out on the Milford Sound cruise. The place itself is unreal! Waterfalls pouring down from everywhere, mountains wrapped in clouds.. The whole experience felt easy and relaxed. The crew were lovely and a big shoutout to Matej who was awesome!:) Super friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. You can tell he really enjoys what he does.. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

Perfect way to cruise Milford Sound with a small family-run ship. Stay on the top deck to get the glacial facial spray experience at Stirling Falls. Captain Chris and Georgie made the journey a memorable one.

Phenomenal experience from top to bottom. I would go back tomorrow if I could. The small boat allowed you to walk around and get the best views. Because of its size, we could get so close and were able to get doused by a waterfall, see a penguin, and spot a seal lion. The sensational weather certainly helped elevate the experience, but everything was top-notch.

Fantastic experience with beautiful views despite being a little overcast. Craig went above and beyond to show us the sights along the way, including seals and penguins and telling us tales of his Great White shark expeditions. Was the highlight of our trip down to the Fiordlands for sure. Would highly recommend!

We did the Milford Sound cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises, and overall, it was a great experience. The scenery is undeniably stunning – dramatic cliffs, towering peaks, and still, reflective waters. Our guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, passionate, and provided lots of valuable insights about the landscape, wildlife, and history of the area, which really enhanced the journey. We were lucky with calm weather, but due to limited recent rainfall, we only saw two waterfalls. Still beautiful, just not as dramatic as during wetter times. One major plus was the smaller boat size and smaller group, which made the cruise feel more personal and peaceful. It was a much better atmosphere compared to the larger, more crowded tour boats we saw out there. That said, while I truly enjoyed the experience, I didn’t find it quite as jaw-dropping as the hype had led me to believe – perhaps expectations were a little too high. Still, if you’re going to do a cruise at Milford Sound, I’d definitely recommend Mitre Peak Cruises for a more intimate, informative, and relaxed way to see this iconic natural wonder.

Sensational. We travelled by plane with Milford Sound Scenic Flights. The package included our Cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises, and wow, what an epic adventure. We did note we went closer to the waterfalls, and stopped and looked at wildlife more than the other boats. Overall a wonderful experience in one of nature's most beautiful spots. Thank you.

A great way to enjoy an awesome natural feature in New Zealand. Had a wonderful experience. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The boat is well kept and had a good amount of space, so the cruise takes on just the right amount of passengers - it’s not over crowded when on the outside deck taking in the spectacular views and aspects of Milford Sound. The cruise stops along the way to see fur seals, the waterfalls and galciers, then heads out to sea. An awesome view when the boat turns around and heads back into the Sound. A fantastic was to see a truly natural beauty of New Zealand and this cruise certainly enhances the journey.

Our group went for the Milford Sound cruise. It was a lovely weather and the journey was great with accommodating staff and commentary. We got so lucky to see so many Doplhins, seals and penguin. The boat is not packed so everyone had a chance for a nice photo with the falls. They also offered tea and coffee which was handy for the cold weather. No food sold so best to pack your lunch/snacks

Took a two hour cruise at Milford Sound. Perfect size vessel to see the wonders and beauty up close and personal. Loved the glacial facial from a cascading waterfall. Words cannot describe the beauty of this place

Really friendly crew and a very knowledgable skipper. Smaller boat than the other fleets in Milford Sound, which is nice as it makes the experience more personal and enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see Dolphins, Seals and Penguins.

Had an amazing experience with Mitre Peak Cruises! The team handled the recent weather event in Southland so well — they kept us updated when the road closed and quickly rescheduled our 8:50am cruise to 1:30pm. The cruise itself was unforgettable — breathtaking waterfalls, peaceful sounds, and we even saw dolphins, seals, and penguins! After 10 years, I finally got to tick Milford Sound off my bucket list with my parents and partner. Truly a special day! 🏔️🐬🦭🐧

Big thank you to Rosco's kayaking, we had an incredible time out on the water. The sunriser tour was relaxed paddling, and Ollie, our guide, was full of interesting information and local knowledge. Couldn't recommend the tour highly enough, particularly for those looking for a more unique way to experience Milford Sound than the standard cruises.

Incredible day with Roscos! I was picked up from Te Anau by Olly who gave me all sorts of NZ insights during the 2 hour journey and allowed me a number of stops to take photos on the way. The kayaking itself was not strenuous and any beginner could easily partake, we were on the water for around 3 hours and really got to see such a huge range of wildlife, types of terrain, incredible views and a tonne of waterfalls. Being in the kayak you could really get up close and personal with cliff faces and go down little inlets that boats simply wouldn't have access to. Olly was a really great guide, very knowledgeable on the local flora and fauna and a good laugh too, fab guy. It was my favourite activity so far in my NZ travels, would highly recommend.

I have no words. The tour was incredible. They say Milford Sound is the eighth wonder of the world. I can see why. We were fortunate enough to have blue skies and calm water. We saw dolphins, seals and penguins. We also experienced a storm roll in at the last 15 mins of our 4 hour tour. We watched as the mountains and glaciers surrounding us slowly disappear. These memories will be permanently etched into my brain. Shout out to our guide, Ethan. He was super chill, funny and knowledgeable. Best day ever

We had the best time with Rosco’s Kayaks on the Morning Glory tour! Amanda, Ashley and I went out with Austin and Nazomi — they were awesome guides — super knowledgeable, easygoing, and fun to paddle with. We lucked out with glassy calm water to start the day and saw the trifecta of dolphins, penguins, and seals! Paddling under Sterling Falls (the best salt facial!) and making it all the way to the Tasman Sea was absolutely incredible. Such an unforgettable experience — couldn’t have asked for better weather, better company, or better guides. Highly recommend Rosco’s if you’re in Milford Sound!

Rosco’s is hands down the best sea kayaking experience. The weather was perfect, the team awesome and the kayaking second to none. Our guide Jona was professional, insightful and guided us through an awesome route. Even got to see a seal and a couple of bottlenose dolphins too. Thanks Rosco’s!

Absolutely amazing experience and would highly recommend. We had a great tour guide who was very informative and had some interesting stories to tell us about the history of Milford Sound and Te Anau!

Roscos Milford Sound Kayaking was an unforgettable experience. Completely recommend, we did both the cruise and the kayaking in Fiordland. Most people just do the cruise, which is great, but the kayaking gives you such a different, up-close experience. It’s definitely worth doing! We had Oscar and Ollie as our guides, they were informative, friendly, and gave us the perfect balance between learning and enjoying some peaceful time on the water within the Fiordland. Thank you guys! This is a must-do, no matter the weather!