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15 Best Milford & Doubtful Sound Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular milford & doubtful sound tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Milford & Doubtful Sound Tours In New Zealand

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Queenstown Departure: Lake Wakatipu and Devil’s Staircase Set the Tone

1.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Most Popular★ 5.0

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, UNESCO Fiordland stops, and a Cruise Milford fjord cruise.

“The drive to and from Milford Sound was absolutely delightful. Along the way, we made several short pit stops at scenic spots where we could get out, explore, and take photos, which really added to the experience. Jess was an exceptional Read more”

3,001 reviewsFrom $216.58by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience - Wildlife spotting: fur seals, dolphins, and penguins

2.Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

★ 5.0

Half-full Milford Sound cruise with lounge seating, hot drinks, live skipper narration, and close wildlife and Mitre Peak photo stops.

“Great small boat experience, it was raining but that made all the waterfalls start, it was spectacular. We got really close to the seals on the rocks and saw dolphins.”

2,930 reviewsFrom $111.08by Cruise Milford New Zealand Ltd.

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise - From Milford Sound Wharf to Mitre Peak: The Start That Sets the Tone

3.Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

★ 4.8

A 2-hour small-boat cruise in Milford Sound with close-up waterfalls, wildlife sightings, and live skipper commentary plus warm drinks.

“Our boat trip was absolutely sensational! The skipper was amazing - so entertaining and not to mention the driving skills - we got sooo close to the falls and cliffs it was edge of the seat breathtaking!! We even spotted seals and took off to see them slumming it out in the rocks. An overall…”

2,561 reviews2 hoursFrom $101by Mitre Peak Cruises

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Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise - Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park: letting the parks do the talking

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Meeting and timing in Queenstown: where you start matters

5.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★ 5.0

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, enjoy a 1h45 cruise, then fly back a different way for extra alpine scenery.

“Luke was a Great pilot. Very attentive and informative. We really enjoyed the flight and everything about Luke! We did not catch the boat skipper‘s name. He was also fantastic. Very informative and funny! He made our boat ride enjoyable and better than expected. Thank You!”

1,792 reviewsFrom $462.33by True South Flights

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour - Milford Road stops: Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek

6.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

★ 4.7

Milford Sound by glass-roof coach from Queenstown: scenic Milford Road stops and a 2-hour nature cruise with wildlife spotting.

“We had a very gloomy day with lots of rain for our tour which was a shame. However, the scenery on the way to and whilst at Milford sound were very beautiful and a day we will remember for ever.”

1,681 reviews12 hoursFrom $162by RealNZ

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From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip - Getting There: The Drive Time That Shapes Your Day

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - Queenstown to the air: how the day starts on the ground

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise - The Wildlife Part: Fur Seals, Dolphins, and Fiordland Crested Penguins

9.2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

★ 5.0

A 2-hour smaller-boat Milford Sound cruise with up-close waterfalls, Mitre Peak, and wildlife, plus free tea and live commentary.

“This is the 2nd time I’ve taken family members on this cruise. The Captain took great pride and care to entertain us and explore Milford Sound. Because Mitre Peak Cruises uses smaller vessels, they are able to get up close and personal with wildlife and demonstrations. Ever ride a cruise boat bow under a waterfall?…”

1,520 reviewsFrom $104.88by Mitre Peak Cruises

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - Into the van: what the Milford Road drive actually includes

10.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★ 5.0

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with expert guiding, Mirror Lakes stops, and a 2-hour wildlife cruise.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and attentive; transportation was comfortable and we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Milford Sound is a must on your South Island adventure.”

1,198 reviewsFrom $185.55by Fiordland Tours

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran

Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran - Three decks and big windows: the comfort advantage on choppy, rainy days

11.Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran

★ 4.7

Cruise Milford Sound in 105 minutes on Pure Milford’s modern catamaran. Big windows, outdoor decks, live narration, and up-close waterfalls.

“Boat left and returned on time It wasn’t very crowded so we loved it The commentary was knowledgeable and humorous Free coffee was great maybe add a few biscuits or mini muffins We did get a pie to share and it was nice and hot and tasty”

1,006 reviews1.8 hoursFrom $92by Pure Milford

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach - Mirror Lakes: The Quick Stop That’s Almost Too Perfect

12.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

★ 4.6

Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown by premium glass-roof coach and a 2-hour nature cruise with waterfall closeness and wildlife spotting.

“The driver/guide was excellent and shortened the long journey. The trip was fantastic, the stops were well planned it was great value for money. I would certainly do it again. The buffet food was excellent. I would consider the flight back for the experience but if on a budget the bus both ways was fine.…”

976 reviews14 hoursFrom $170by Southern Discoveries

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Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise - Fjord basics: what you’re really looking at

13.Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

★ 4.8

Milford Sound boutique small-boat cruise gets you close to Fairy and Sterling Falls, seals, and penguin chances, with hot drinks onboard.

“Love the information given by Chris and the help provided by Mathieu. It was a very entertaining sail, saw seals and enjoyed getting refreshed by the waterfalls.”

942 reviews12 hoursFrom $101by Cruise Milford NZ

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise - The Fiordland National Park drive: photo stops, short walks, and real context

14.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★ 4.7

Coach from Te Anau to Milford Sound plus a catamaran cruise with live guides, photo stops, nature walks, and a picnic lunch for $110.

“A great trip and great value for money. The included packed lunch was a lovely addition. The drive to Milford Sound was amazing in particular the final 10km with tunnel and rock faces. Milford Sound was awesome and not crowded like some comment. A great day Thanks”

868 reviews8 hoursFrom $110by Pure Milford

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks - The Milford Road coach ride: where the trip starts before you reach the water

15.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

★ 4.9

Small-group Milford Sound day from Te Anau: coach, 2-hour cruise to the Tasman Sea, short walks, wildlife, and picnic lunch.

“So much more than we expected. It was the day that just kept on giving! We picked the company that went from Te Anau (rather than Queenstown) as it was only a two hour drive there, and it was a small minibus rather than a large coach. That was a good decision. Picking Fiordland Trips…”

845 reviews1 dayFrom $164by Fiordland Trips and Tramps

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