Small-Group Milford Sound Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sound on a small-group guided day trip from Queenstown, combining a scenic van journey with an uncrowded boat experience. Return by road or choose a scenic flight for aerial views over untouched wilderness.

• Explore Milford Road with sightseeing stops along the alpine route
• Cruise for 2 hours with frequent stops at points of interest and close-up views of waterfalls
• Learn about the landscape through interactive, informative commentary

Itinerary

1. Start in Queenstown with pickup at 07:00. Shared pickup may run early or late.
2. Enjoy a scenic van ride to Milford Sound as part of your guided tour.
3. Explore Milford Sound on a cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises.
4. With the Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown option, return by scenic van ride, finishing at 19:00. With the Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Fly from Queenstown option, return on a scenic flight, finishing at 16:00. Both options include a return shuttle.

What's Included

• Tea and coffee on board
• Bottled water and Wi-Fi
• Pickup from most properties in Queenstown

Picnic lunch boxes are not included.

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 require an accompanying paying adult.
• For the road-return option, infant tickets cover ages 0–3 and child tickets cover ages 4–14.
• For the flight option, infant tickets cover ages 0–2 weighing under 11 kg. Child tickets apply to ages 3–14 or children weighing over 11 kg.
• The road-return option is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. Wheelchairs and strollers must fold to fit through the boat entrance.
• The flight option is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not feed wildlife or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem.
• Arrive at your pickup location 30 minutes before departure.