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Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch
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Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the Milford Sound on a cruise that includes admission to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory. Choose from several options for your cruise, depending on the amount of time you have available and the level of detail you desire. Get close to towering rock walls and waterfalls, and see the aquatic world through the windows of the observatory. Lunch, as well as onboard coffee and tea are included with all cruise options.
- The most in depth cruise experience in Milford Sound
- Milford Sound Underwater Observatory admission ticket provided
- Complimentary tea and coffee, as well as lunch included with all cruise options
- Suitable for visitors of all ages
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What's Included
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Freshly prepared Picnic Lunch
Visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
Complimentary tea and coffee on board the boat
Alcoholic drinks, snacks and bottled water (available to purchase)
Transportation to/from attractions
On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $20 for 5 hours.
Departure & Return
Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre , Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand
This activity will end right where it started.Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
- Infant meals not included
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Commentary in English only, translation sheets on cruise highlights are provided on board cruise
- Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Car Parking: On arrival at Milford Sound you can park at the Milford Sound carpark at a fee of $20 for 5 hours. Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the main carpark to the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre. Alternatively, you can park free of charge at Deepwater Basin Carpark and walk over to Freshwater Basin to the Cruise Terminal. This walk is approximately 30 minutes in duration, so additional time will need to be allocated in order to do this comfortably and arrive at the terminal 15 minutes prior to your cruise for check-in.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
- OPERATED BY Southern Discoveries
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Milford Sound Cruise Including Underwater Observatory and Lunch?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Timeless classic - a must do in NZ
YEWMENG_L
, May 2022
Wouldn’t recommend.
Marinus_D
, May 2022
Previously went to Milford and loved it. This time, didn’t enjoy. Booked online under the impression that it was $NZ only to get slapped with $USD once paid. Very miss leading. Said lunch on website only to get a picnic lunch. No coffee on board, out of order. Discovery world didn’t offer much. This is the first time in my life I felt the need to complain and leave feedback.
Mindblowing
Kim_F
, May 2022
What an amazing...
pete_c
, May 2022
Great tour. The kids...
Michelle_H
, Apr 2022
Kiwi dream
Peter_P
, Apr 2022
ALL IS GOOD..UNTIL DAN RUINED IT
Alfredo_L
, Mar 2022
the cruise is awesome, had a great time for the duration of the cruise not until the underwater observation part where DAN (one of the tour guides) who is very inconsiderate of trying to separate us from our family for the duration of the tour. it would be kind for him to ask us why we want to be with the next group, instead he acted like he doesn’t care, i think he was in a hurry to get the things done. all is well we are all happy until this guy ruined it
Picture perfect
Amberley_R
, Feb 2022
Breathtaking experience with beauty and wilderness
Praveen_M
, Jan 2022
Loved it
Ana_A
, Jan 2022
Milford Sound Cruise
Jagath_K
, Jan 2022
Thanks for everyone
jithendra_h
, Jan 2022
Best thing we have ever done.
Connor_D
, Dec 2021
Sunny Day in Milford Sound
Lalith_W
, Dec 2021
Million views
Yutasak_M
, Dec 2021
Skipper an Crew on Lady Bowen your the best!!!
Ros_H
, Dec 2021
Overall very good. Would recommend it to others
Russell_K
, Nov 2021
Stunning scenery and relaxed atmosphere
Michelle_d
, Nov 2021
There were only 43 people on our trip and so the boat was spacious with plenty of room to move around. The landscape was stunning and we got close the the fjords and the waterfalls with a great commentary from our captain. We saw penguins and seals and enjoyed sailing out into the Tasman Sea before turning into the relative calm of the fjords. There was enough rain that the waterfalls were srunning and the underwater observatory was magical.
Don’t let the weather put you off
Julie_C
, Nov 2021
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