Choose a real journeys milford sound scenic cruise and experience the fiords majestic scenery from the comfort of our spacious modern vessels. You can enjoy a soak in the onboard hot tub, or relax in your private heated cabin. Milford sound overnight cruises with optional flight select one of these great overnight milford sound cruise packages and travel down the full length of this stunning fiord towards the tasman sea, then anchor overnight as a peaceful silence descends on the area as the day visitors depart. We can also arrange transport by bus to milford sound or you can fly to milford sound and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way over the southern alps child rates apply for 5 14 years. During the cruise look out for seals and other wildlife, as sightings are common. Limited places available book now to avoid disappointment.
Depart from the milford sound wharf in the late afternoon and cruise the full length of milford sound to the tasman sea accompanied by a specialist nature guide. Come and visit one of the most spectacular parts of our beautiful country, the fiordland national park. Leisurely activity and naturestyled overnight cruise on aweinspiring milford sound in fiordland national park. An overnight cruise on the milford mariner is the ultimate dinner, bed and breakfast experience. Overnight cruises onboard southern secret, operated by fiordland cruises. Learn why captain cook failed to discover milford sound after charting all the other fiords of fiordland national park. Southern discoveries is the original milford sound cruise operator and provides the most options for exploring this iconic and internationallyrenowned natural attraction.
The journey to milford sound is just as spectacular as the destination itself, whether you travel by road or by air. An overnight cruise is the ultimate way to experience milford sound. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiords spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife.
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Milford sound 7 tips before you go best time guide. Situated in the milford sound visitor terminal next to the wharf, southern discoveries milford sound visitor centre is the place to go to book or checkin for your cruise, kayak or underwater observatory experience. The lowest priced way to do a milford sound tour is this 1. The best time to visit milford sound without the crowds and enough daylight is on a morning cruise tour around 10 am. Milford sound overnight cruises milford mariner real journeys. Cruise the full length of milford sound on board one of our spacious, modern vessels offering excellent viewing opportunities. Real journeys milford sound 2020 all you need to know. It was a wonderful experience staying overnight in milford sound.
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Milford sound is just mesmerizing and also one of the wettest regions on earth with up to 9 meters. The overnight cruise on doubtful sound with fiordland expeditions was truly amazing. Tours in midday and afternoon cost more but are still among the lowest price for. Milford sound overnight cruise fiordland discovery hei. Overnight cruises on milford sound aboard the newest luxury yacht in fiordland the jewel. Milford sound is around 56 hours oneway from queenstown and around 3. If youre looking for a splashout or a once in a lifetime experience, you can book a luxurious overnight cruise to stay on the water at milford sound. Milford sound overnight cruise bay of islands new zealand tours. Wildlife viewing, meals and accommodation included. The incredible beauty of milford sound is a must for any traveller to new zealand. Book milford sound overnight cruise milford wanderer.
The day in the life of a fiordland based sea kayak guide. Milford mariner overnight cruise on milford sound in fiordland national park. Book milford sound overnight cruise fiordland discovery in new. Cruise the fiords of doubtful sound, sightseeing and exploring the history and splendor, pause at features for photographs and to observe marine mammals, cast a line for fishing, and check the crayfish traps.
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Look out for seals, dolphins and penguins en route, cruise close to waterfalls and enjoy the magnificent vistas. Milford sound overnight cruise fiordland discovery is a 5star accommodation in the milford sound area of milford sound, new zealand. Our driver ryan was very professional and informative. Book milford sound overnight cruise fiordland discovery. Helicopter and fixed wing flights enable visitors to view stunning scenery from above, while daytime and overnight cruises through doubtful sound and milford sound provide amazing views from the water. We have a range of options available for your cruise on milford sound. Milford sound overnight cruises milford mariner real. Fiordland discovery offers a scenic overnight boat cruise around new zealands iconic milford sound.
Please consult government travel advisories before booking. According to the legends of the ancient maoris, the fiords were formed not, as scientists hold, by icefilled rivers, but by tu te raki whanoa, a godlike figure identified by his charmed adze and mysterious incantations. Fiordland discovery invites you to experience a truly luxurious overnight cruise within one of the most incredible wilderness regions in the world, milford sound. Doubtful sound overnight cruises, new zealand, southern. A milford sound cruise amongst the towering cliff faces in this magical. Milford sound backpackers guide travels of a bookpacker. The best way to see the pristine natural beauty of milford sound is from out on the water. As we sail into the narrow fjords of the milford sound, even your massive ship seems to shrink in comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush mountain terrain. Immerse yourself in the natural wonder that is fiordland national park. Milford sound cruises may offer a selection of day and overnight cruises where you can sleep and rest in the perfect tranquillity and silence of this remote wilderness untouched by the hand of man. Milford sound mariner overnight cruise from te anau 2020. Milford sound overnight cruises can include dinner and breakfast as well as transport to and from milford sound. Information on milford sound overnight cruises including what youll see, meals, accommodation and how to book your cruise. Join real journeys on board the mariner or wanderer overnight boats and for real luxury join fiordland discovery on board the fiordland jewel where you can relax in style in the on deck hot tub.
Milford sound overnight cruise spend a night in the eighth wonder of the world on board the stunning fiordland jewel with fiordland discovery. The crew were so competent, personable and good fun and enabled the group to gel and get to know one another. Taking only 20 passengers a night, the fiordland jewel features nine climatecontrolled cabins all with ensuite bathrooms and majestic fiord and sea views. From midapril to early october we operate 7day small group scenic cruises and private charters in fiordland and also stewart island in august. Queenstown overnight milford sound dunedin double occupancy ms06 milford sound, new zealand overview. Mitre peak cruises lead the way in small, scenic cruises of spectacular milford sound considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you have limited time to view milford sound, you may wish to choose a day tour or cruise instead. Travel from queenstown by bus, helicopter or scenic flight and cruise the fiord by day or overnight. Offering regular twohour trips through the fiord and out into the tasman sea, our guests can truly appreciate the grandeur of the towering peaks and tumbling waterfalls found in this natural. Explore milford sound aboard our new and luxurious 5star boat, the fiordland jewel, featuring an onboard helipad, ondeck hottub, kayaks, tender, and superb cuisine.
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If cancellingamending a booking, a refund will only be granted when real. There are a number of milford sound overnight tour packages available, including self drive options and options with coach transport included. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the towering peaks. We have departures throughout the day on both our classic and premium catamarans. It is the perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and get a sense of the serenity that the fiord offers. The majestic glaciers and fjords of queenstown are famed far and wide, and experiencing firsthand the incredible milford sound and fiordland national park is absolutely essential for all visitors. Southern discoveries is the original milford sound cruise operator and offer the most comprehensive range of experiences in the fiord. This is the best company when it comes to the milford sound cruise. Join us for the ultimate daytrip to new zealands unforgettable milford sound. Milford sound overnight cruise fiordland discovery. Fiordland expeditions overnight cruise, doubtful sound. If you have limited time to view milford sound you may wish to choose a day tour instead.
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