SAVE 10% on your trip; Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the local way. Let us show you our backyard on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Quality over quantity is one of the core values of what we do. The boat is surveyed for 150 passengers, but we limit passenger numbers to 75 for an enhanced viewing experience. This guarantees your cruise will be uncrowded and gives our nature guides the opportunity to share their knowledge with you on a very personal level.

As locals, we know all the secret spots. During the cruise, we stop at several points of interest like the Hanging Gardens, the Fairy and Stirling Falls, and local seal colonies.

Relax with complimentary coffee, tea and biscuits and enjoy the skipper’s commentary while marveling at the breathtaking scenery. The smaller size of the vessel enables us to get you up close and personal with the local wildlife, like New Zealand fur seals, dolphins and the very rare Fiordland crested penguin (spring/early summer). A “Glacial Facial” under the Stirling Falls is an experience not to be missed.

You are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks along for the cruise.

The Backpacker Group Members Deal

There is 10% off our tours

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Tours & Products

Tours / Products (with time schedules etc)

  • Cruise Only Summer (1st Oct-30th Apr) 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm
  • Cruise Milford Winter (1st May-30th Sep) 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm

Inclusions: Coffee, tea and biscuits (no other food sold on-board, passengers are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks along with them)

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Terms & Conditions

  • Available for TBG members only
  • A valid TBG membership card with identification must be presented to staff to claim discount
  • Direct bookings only
  • Not to be used in conjunction with any other discounts, promotions or deals

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