New Zealand · Mount Cook & Fiordland
Milford Sound Cruise
Two-hour cruise beneath Mitre Peak with waterfalls, seals, dolphins and (often) penguins.
About Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound is actually a fjord (sounds are river-carved; fjords are glacier-carved) — and one of the most spectacular on earth. A boat is the only way to truly experience it.
Two-hour nature cruises take you the length of the fjord to the open Tasman Sea, gliding beneath Mitre Peak, into waterfall mist and past resident colonies of New Zealand fur seals.
While You're There
What to See & Do
- Mitre Peak — 1,692m of sheer rock straight from the sea
- Stirling Falls — 151m, three times the height of Niagara
- Bowen Falls — Milford's largest waterfall
- New Zealand fur seal colony on Seal Rock
- Bottlenose dolphins, fiordland crested penguins (winter)
How We Can Arrange It
We'll Take Care of the Details
As your booking agent, Mercury Pacific can include Milford Sound Cruise in your tailored itinerary. Here's what we'll handle and advise on so you can simply enjoy the experience:
Cruise gets right under the waterfalls — bring waterproofs
Quieter cruises are early morning and late afternoon
Underwater observatory option available on some cruises
Every detail — bookings, timings and transfers — is arranged for you as part of your Mercury Pacific tour.
When to Visit
Year-round — Milford is dramatic in any weather.
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