***Please note that the Wanderer Overnight Cruise is not available until further notice. You can book the Mariner Overnight Cruise at Milford Sound instead***
Description
A visit to Milford Sound is a must do for all visiting the South Island of New Zealand. Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand' South Island and the sheer beauty of this magnificent place will have you in complete awe, leaving a lasting memory you will treasure forever. Imposing Mitre Peak and the magnificent waterfalls of Stirling and Bowen are even more impressive in real life than they are on postcards. Whether the fiord is gushing with rainfall creating spectacular waterfalls or sparkling in the sun shine, you will be immersed in the beauty.
As the evening sets in and the day visitors depart, peace descends over Milford. Board your overnight cruise to absorb the unparalleled serenity and untouched wilderness of Milford Sound.
Real Journeys operates two overnight cruises, the Milford Mariner which caters for up to 60 guests with private twin share or double cabins together with ensuite bathrooms. Then there is the Milford Wanderer as detailed here, which provides shared bunk-style accommodation as well as twin share accommodation for up to 61 passengers. The Wanderer does not offer ensuite facilities and instead has shared bathrooms. If you are wanting to book a twin share room on the Wanderer please go to the following link: Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruise Twin Share.
Exploring Milford on the Milford Wanderer is simply breathtaking. You will cruise the entire length of the fiord with a nature guide on board as well as an experienced and friendly crew. Milford is home to an abundance of wildlife so keep watch for native fur seals bathing on the rocks, penguins, dolphins and more. Jump a board the tender craft and step a shore at Sandfly Point, the starting point of the guided walk of world famous Milford Track. As the day comes to an end, the Milford Wanderer will sail (weather permitting) to sheltered Harrison Cove where you will spend the night. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the saloon and a drink from the licensed bar as you get to know your fellow passengers. When you're ready, retire to your comfortable quad share accommodation. For twin share accommodation please visit the following link: Milford Wanderer Twin Share Accommodation.
Trip Includes
- Optional return transfers from central Queenstown or Te Anau
- Spectacular cruise on Milford Sound
- Expert commentary & guides
- Overnight accommodation on board in bunk-style quad share cabins
- Explore the Milford end of the famous Milford Track or ride in the tender craft to explore the shoreline
- Three course buffet dinner & cooked breakfast
Duration
- 17 hrs (from Milford)
- 24 hrs (from Te Anau)
- 31 hrs (from Queenstown)
Departures
- Boat departs from Milford Sound Wharf or pick up can be arranged from your Queenstown or Te Anau accommodation
- 4.30pm (from Milford) returns by 9.30am
- 12.30pm (from Te Anau) returns by 12.30pm
- 9am (from Queenstown) returns by 3.30pm
- Operates during summer only (December - March)
Other Information
- Cancellations made within 30 days prior to the date of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee
- Within 30 days, amendment of travel date can be made outside 5 days prior to travel
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- Infants not allowed on board the Milford Wanderer. Please book a private room on the Milford Mariner
- Accommodation is in quad share cabins with bunk-style beds
- Quad share rooms are not suitable for kids under 5 years of age. If you are travelling with kids under 5 you will need to book a private twin room via the following link: Milford Wanderer Twin Share. Please contact us for more information
- If you want to travel in April, May, September or October you can book the Milford Mariner boat instead
- Dress warmly and don't forget your camera
- Free tea and coffee is available on the cruise boat as well as a fully licensed bar, dinner & breakfast
- This trip begins in Milford (PLEASE NOTE MILFORD SOUND IS A 5 HOUR DRIVE FROM QUEENSTOWN). Coach options are available from Te Anau or Queenstown
- Parking at Milford Sound is $10 per hour, payable by credit card only. This fee applies to all paved carparks. The gravel overflow carpark in Deepwater Basin is free and a courtesy shuttle to the Milford Terminal operates every 15-20 minutes between 8 am and 5:30 pm.
- Overnight Cruise passengers should park in the coach carpark after 3.30pm, which will not be charged. Overnight parking in the main carparks will be charged a flat rate of $20 between the hours of 8pm and 8am in addition to any daytime hours.
- A Milford Sound Levy of $10 is included in the price
Normal Retail Prices (Pre-Covid Border Closure Prices. Discounts shown from this rate)
- Adult (quad share):
- from Milford NZD$363.00
- from Te Anau NZD$439.00
- from Queenstown NZD$534.00
- Child (quad share):
- from Milford NZD$176.00
- from Te Anau NZD$214.00
- from Queenstown NZD$261.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
