Milford Sound Day Trip & VIP Lounge Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sound on a hosted nature cruise paired with a shared road journey from Queenstown. Travel in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with an English-speaking driver-guide, taking in panoramic views along Milford Road before swapping the road for the water.

• Relax in the private Captain's VIP Lounge aboard the cruise vessel
• Enjoy all-inclusive onboard food and drinks, including beer, wine and non-alcoholic options

Itinerary

1. Start your 12-hour 30-minute guided tour in Queenstown. Depart from Southern Discoveries – Queenstown Visitor Centre at 07:00 or Frankton Bus Hub at 07:10.
2. Travel by bus to Te Anau.
3. Continue by bus, with possible stops at Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek. These stops are not guaranteed.
4. Travel through Homer Tunnel and continue to Southern Discoveries – Milford Sound Visitor Centre.
5. Explore Milford Sound on a nature cruise, taking in views of Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls.
6. Return by bus. Listed return times are 17:30 at Southern Discoveries – Queenstown Visitor Centre and 19:20 at Frankton Bus Hub; return options vary by departure and itinerary duration.

What's Included

• Return transport from Queenstown
• English-speaking professional driver-guide
• Hosted nature cruise with Captain's VIP Lounge access
• Onboard food and beverages
• Onboard Wi-Fi
• Refillable chilled water dispenser

Important details

• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility or serious medical conditions.
• The activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Do not bring outside food, drinks or illegal substances.
• Smoking is prohibited. You will be asked to leave if staff catch you smoking.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.