Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Cruise with Canape Lunch
Title as written by RealNZ
About This Experience
A 2 hour 15 minute premium cruise on RealNZ's MV Sinbad from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, with capacity capped at 50%, allocated seating, a champagne arrival and local canapes.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Elevate your Milford Sound Experience in an intimate setting aboard MV Sinbad
- Greeted with glass of champagne on arrival
- Explore Fiordland’s flavour with a local, curated canape menu
- Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
- Get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces
What's Included
- ✓ 2 hour - 15 min Premium small boat cruise in Milford Sound
- ✓ Champagne arrival
- ✓ Local curated canapes
- ✓ Live commentary from experienced local nature guide
- ✓ Allocated seating with uninterrupted views
Not Included
- Additional drinks and snacks can be purchased onboard
Good to Know
- Piopiotahi Milford Sound is in an area with inherent natural risk, including potential earthquakes and landslide-induced tsunami. Know before you go: realnz.com/en/plan/natural-hazard
- Please check in 30 minutes before departure
- The journey to Milford Sound is around 5 hours (one way) from Queenstown, and 3 hours from Te Anau. If you are self-driving, it may be worthwhile staying in Te Anau as the trip can be a long day done all at once.
- Also leave plenty of time to stop at the many scenic lookouts along the way
Meeting Point
Please allow up to 45 mins - 1 hour to park your vehicle and transfer to the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, where you must check in for your cruise 20 minutes prior to departure. Car parking at Milford Sound is organised by Milford Sound Tourism (MST). The main parking area is approx. a 10 minute walk to the terminal. Parking in Deepwater Basin is approx. a 25 minute walk from the terminal. Parking fees will apply in the main car parking area operated by Milford Sound Tourism. The cost will be $10 per hour.
