Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Mariner
Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise
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Awesome, absolutely fantastic. Keep up the amazing work team
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Brilliant, staff were welcome, helpful, efficient and informative.
Fabulous quality of service and standard from the chef and galley staff.
Our room was luxurious and comfortable.
Views from the Fjord were out of this world.
Memories will last forever.
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Awesome, absolutely fantastic. Keep up the amazing work team
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Brilliant, staff were welcome, helpful, efficient and informative.
Fabulous quality of service and standard from the chef and galley staff.
Our room was luxurious and comfortable.
Views from the Fjord were out of this world.
Memories will last forever.
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Love that they contacted me to let us know about road closures
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Despite being a classic, the ship was very tidy, clean, spacious and functional. Crew were all lovely, activities enjoyable, and food was delicious!
Love that they contacted me to let us know about road closures
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Despite being a classic, the ship was very tidy, clean, spacious and functional. Crew were all lovely, activities enjoyable, and food was delicious!
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Good booking experience. Email contained all information needed to ensure a smooth booking experience.
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Great way to see Milford Sound. The boat was very comfortable and very well run. Good food and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
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Staff was great and competent. The environmental education staff member did a fantastic job of highlighting the natural history of the area.
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Excellent experience. We didn’t get lucky and see any penguins, dolphins or seals, but we did get calm water and great views.
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Great service and communication.
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If you have the chance to do this, DO IT! So nice to be able to stay the night on the sound instead of driving to and from all in one day. It was raining during our tour and it made is SO magical. I've never seen so many waterfalls in my life. They were able to easily accommodate my gluten-free diet. The queen bed rooms downstairs do get VERY warm at night and there is no way to adjust or let fresh air in. Otherwise super amazing and fun!
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Das Team war sehr freundlich und hat uns viel über die Region erzählt.
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Alles hat problemlos und schnell funktioniert.
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The food and facilities were fantastic. Crew were very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Perfect! The Mariner was ideal for the trip.
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Amazing experience. Lots of beautiful sites to see, crew was amazing, and it made my wife so happy how they handled her dietary restrictions. Highlight of our 3 weeks in New Zealand.
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5 star service and experience
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From Pete the tour driver to the team onboard. Everyone was super friendly. Everything ran like clock work. The kayak and tender options were great for all ages. The scenery speaks for itself. A must do and see for anyone in New Zealand
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Great experience , highly recommend
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I booked an overnight cruise in Milford Sound. The cruise itself is quite expensive but refundable until 30 days before the booking date. I really worried about the possibility of the cancellation of my whole trip because of COVID. I chose Everything NZ because of their cancellation insurance.
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Amazing scenery and great encounter with wildlife such as fur seals and dolphins. It was sunny and the sea was calm. I enjoyed a lot without worrying about sea sickness.
It’s a pity we couldn’t see sunset to the sea. It was maybe because the sunset time is around 9:30pm. The ship can’t be in the open ocean at that time. (It anchored at a cove by then.)
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They were incredibly helpful. Went out of there way to make my holiday a success and I can't fault anything. Highly recommended. Best holiday ever!
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It was one of the most memorable holidays I've had. A must-do bucket -list addition. Food, accommodation, service, and adventure, all rolled into an over-night, breathtakingly beautiful experience.
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Everything was confirmed promptly and documents sent out. Very straight forward.
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Fabulous experience to get up close to Nature in the Milford Sound. The crew were very attentive and the meals were outstanding.
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The way it is written suggests that you get a discount from the total price when booking 2 trips. You need to be more specific on how the multi saver works and that the discount is only on the lowest price product. Made me feel a little suspicious of the sort of company I was dealing with and honestly I would have looked at bookme for a better deal.
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I have already recommend this trip to others. The staff were so awesome and entertaining. Loved the three course meal, food scrumptious and there was plenty to go round. The boat was so clean and our bed was cozy.
The only thing was the cabin toilet were a little small for our men but luckily the ones upstairs had plenty of room. The kayaking in the sounds, being able to swim was so worth it.
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Outstanding experience and service on board Milford Mariner, with Crew focused on ensuring guests enjoy the beautiful Milford Sounds and providing wonderful insight and information into its history and creation.
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Excellent experience, service and natural beauty
Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience! We are glad to hear that you had a fantastic time in Milford Sound. We hope to see you here soon again. All the best!
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Great service and especially the after sales service when i wanted to change parts of my booking
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Wonderful time in Milford Sound, hundreds of water falls due to all of the rain which was spectacular. The ship and crew were fantastic, very helpful and knowledgeable.
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would have liked to get an email a day before travelling to remind me of my journey that was coming up as I had lost my booking email.
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bus driver (Roland) from Queenstown was excellent and very good commentary. Accommodation on cruise was good but the crusie was shorter than we had expected. Also with Autumn day light it didn't give us much time for water activities. There was quite a lot of doubling up of information about nature and wildlife and a great opportunity to show off Fiordland as a whole was missed. Instead of a slide show (which was not that good from a New Zealander perspective) there could have been a DVD on the whole area - like the current TV programme of NZ coast. Overall though the crew were very helpful with a smile.
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Great organisers. Belinda was very helpful
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Great experience with professional tour operators
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Staff were very helpful and took excellent care of us
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The cruise was magical, very beautiful scenery and excellent guides, very knowledgeable and approachable. Excellent food and service.
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Website probably would benefit from a little I,pro meant but sr ice otherwise ok.
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Really enjoyed the cruise,better than expected. Would have preferred a slightly later finish.
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Fantastic cruise overnight
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The real journeys staff were fantastic, this trip is so good I could have done it all again a second day and night x
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No hassle,well organised
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AMAZING ....
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The booking was easy and straightforward. There were conflicting times given for arrival time for the cruise. I had to phone the actual cruise company for the correct time, it was fortunate I did this as the cruise actually left an hour earlier than the time I had been given!
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The overnight cruise was outstanding. We had a lovely room, comfortable beds and adequate bathroom. The only negative in the room was the constant sound of the bathroom extractor fan, which didn't turn off...and the head end of the beds were against the wall of the bathroom!!
The kayaking was great. The meals were outstanding. The views of our stunning fjords first thing in the morning is a very special experience. We have cruised the Milford Sound many times during our lifetime here in NZ, but this added a new dimension to our experiences, in one of our most favourite and beautiful places in NZ!
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Loved every minute! Well worth the money! Right up there amongst the best things I have ever done ! That includes the pyramids in Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef etc
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Like I said above one of the best things I have ever done!
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Great service from all involved
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A wonderful couple of days. From Coach trip to overnight Cruise all ran like clockwork with informative commentary, great food and service in an awesome location. The coach stops in and out of Milford were all interesting.
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Hassle free booking service
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Very enjoyable cruise, Highly recommended.
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No problems with booking etc
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Most enjoyable trip. Not to be missed.
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Really helpful, great customer service.
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I was so excited about this trip and it really didn't disappoint. It was truly amazing. Everything was perfect, the boat, the accommodation, the food and the staff. Even the weather was good and it didn't rain ! Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful, stunning places I have ever been to. Being the only two boats on the Sound overnight and in the morning was magical, even saw dolphins and seals. What a fantastic trip.
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You are great!
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The best way to visit milford!
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Easy booking system no problems
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Top activity. Loved the boat, the cosy cabin, the food, the sightseeing, the kayaks, the wildlife...everything!!!
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Well organised company, excellent on pick ups etc, helpful informative coach drivers.
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Would have preferred a day trip. No point staying overnight on the ship
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Good service, seemed confused that I only had a reservation number and not an actual ticket. I booked online in canada and never saw anything about needing a physical ticket... I thought that's what they would have provided me on check in.
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So amazing!! I will recommend this to everyone i know going to New Zealand!
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First class experience. Thank you.
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Despite the weather this was a memorable experience. The driver, Steve, was first class. Always felt perfectly safe and his commentary was just right....not too much and always informative. Pity he had trouble with my weird Scottish accent ! Full marks to the chef for his outstanding food. The wildlife talk could be improved.
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Had good online service but was not told about what to to do when we went to the gondola ride & dinner & show. we ended up getting a bad table on our honeymoon as once we worked out what to do it was quite late even though we got there early
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Great customer service online prior to my vacation, and great bookings with top notch vendors!
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I LOVED our Milford Sound overnight cruise. The staff was very attentive, took great care to make sure everyone was well taken care of, and the accommodations were very nice for such a short trip. I can't speak highly enough of the staff, food and experience!
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Well organized
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Not daylight savings so not a lot of time to do activities so felt rushed and packed. Wasn't a very relaxing trip. Also sound system to cabins isn't clear so was unable to hear commentary and direction while in cabin.
Latest Questions about Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Mariner
Are on board expenses cash only or can you use credit card
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The licensed bar onboard the Milford Mariner is now cashless so only eftpos payments are taken 😊
Do all guest cabins have a window
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All of the cabins on the Milford Mariner have windows, some have larger windows and some have portholes 😊
Dear sir/madam,
We would love to take your overnight cruise on the 19 of November.
We have checked and there is not current availability but would really appreciate if you could please inform us if there is any cancellation for that date. We are two adults.
Thank you very much in advance,
Kind regards
Maria parrilla
Hello, are the cabins air conditioned or can we safely book a cabin where the windows open for ventilation at night?
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The onboard temperature is managed by the crew, ensuring that all rooms and public areas maintain a consistent environment. Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, the windows cannot be opened.
What is the pick up and drop off time at queenstown for the Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
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Pick up for the Milford Sound Overnight Cruise in Queenstown is around 8:30am and you return around 3:30pm, however it does depends where in Queenstown you are getting picked up or dropped off (your accommodation)
Hi,
can you take an infant to this overnight cruise?
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infants are welcome on board the vessel. We’ll need to reserve a twin cabin with an ensuite, where we can place the baby cot between the beds.
Are there transport options from Queenstown available for the Milford Overnight Cruise?
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This overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner does provide transport from both Queenstown and Te Anau but is subject to availability
Can the overnight mariner cruise handle a severe gluten allergy?
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The Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise can cater to most dietary requirements. We do ask that you make sure you inform us in the booking notes so we can pass this to the operators.
Two questions:
The boat cruise begins at 4pm on Monday, Feb 5, and what time do we arrive back?
Can we park our car in an overnight parking lot there? Is there a fee for overnight parking?
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The Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise will return by 9:15 am the following day. There is a special overnight car park for people staying on the Milford Mariner overnight. On the day do not pay for Parking, drive right up to the terminal and the Real NZ staff on check in will make sure you are parked in the correct bay for the night.
Hi there, just wanted to ask if there is a smoking area on the boat please?
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Hey Megan,
Thank you for your question, there is a designated smoking area at the back of the boat on the Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise.
Does this boat have a hot tub on deck that we would be able to soak in during the evening?
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Thank you for your question about the Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Mariner. Unfortunately, this vessel does not have a top-deck hot tub.
Hello, are you able to bring a suitcase and a rucksack per person on board for the overnight cruise?
Thank you
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Many thanks for enquiring about the Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Mariner. You are certainly able to bring both a suitcase, and a reasonable size rucksack aboard the boat. There is storage for both, but please note that there will be the need to transport between the coach and vessel so we would recommend packing in a way that doesn't make this too hard.
Does the Milford Mariner have tap beer in its bar ?
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The Mariner has a licensed bar which has a great selection of wines and beer. They will have beer on tap and even there own beer.
If we were to do the "Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Mariner", where can we (securely or otherwise) park our car in Te Anau?
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Hi Ewen. Parking in and around Te Anau is fairly safe however this cannot be guaranteed. To ensure your car and valuables are safe while you are on the Milford Mariner overnight cruise there is a parking place in Te Anau called 'Safer Parking. This offers paid secure overnight parking. Please visit the Safer Parking website for details on rates etc. You can then be collected from there to go to Milford for your overnight cruise.
Hi - can you cater for gluten AND dairy free diet?
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Hi Leanne, yes the Milford Mariner can cater for gluten and dairy free. Simply note this requirement in the "additional information" field when you make your booking online.
Do any of the overnight cruise boats have access for wheelchairs?
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I've called around the operators of the 3 boats in Milford and Doubtful Sound and unfortunately the old style boats that are used on the overnight cruises do not have lifts and all the rooms are situated on the bottom levels that can only be accessed by quite steep stairs. You'd need to have some mobility and be able to move around up and down stairs without the help of a wheelchair for it to be at all possible. Sorry we can't accommodate you on this one. There would be the option of doing a scenic day cruise on Milford Sound of that was of interest? One of the boats called the Sovereign that operates scenic cruises at 11am and 1pm can accommodate wheelchairs.
Do the cabins on the Milford Mariner have hair dryers?
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Hi Mary, yes, the cabins on the Milford Mariner do have hair dryers for your use.
We are looking at booking an overnight trip with the Mariner, does this go on certain days. If we book a certain day is it certain that it will go.
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Hi Anne. The Milford Mariner overnight cruise on Milford Sound operates daily all year except June - August. If you book for a specific date then the overnight cruise will go ahead as planned unless some rare extreme weather condition causes it to be cancelled (very very rarely happens). It is however very popular and often gets booked out several weeks/months in advance. Will you need coach transfers from Queenstown or will you be driving yourself to Milford Sound? If you could let me know which dates you are considering and for how many people I can check the availability for you.
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Reply from Everything Travel Group
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Milford Sound. We hope to see you here in Queenstown again soon. All the best!
Posted 12-Oct-2021