Boat Cruises

Milford Sound has been described as the eighth wonder of the world – but at Southern Discoveries, we simply call it home. We offer the widest range of daytime cruises in Milford, convenient departures, fresh hot food options and over 50 years of experience in showing people our ‘backyard’. Try an Encounter Nature small boat cruise, Discover More (including BBQ lunch & Milford Discovery Centre visit) or Scenic cruises – all on modern spacious boats! All cruises have comprehensive commentary; travel the full length of the fiord, include time to stop and view dolphins, seals and penguins, and friendly hosts and skippers.

Cruise across the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm. At the Visitor Centre, view fascinating interpretation displays on Fiordland National Park and Power Station construction.
Then travel by coach 2km down a spiral tunnel to the immense machine hall. Learn how the Manapouri Underground Power Station, located deep in the heart of the mountain, harnesses the energy of rushing water to generate electricity.
Coach connections available from Te Anau.

Experience the raw beauty of Doubtful Sound Overnight onboard the Southern Secret; see piercing mountain peaks, deep valleys, rivers that turn into waterfalls and ancient glacier carved fiords. Cruises are fully catered excluding alcohol. Activities onboard can include fishing, mammal watching and star gazing on clear evenings. Wildlife often sighted in Doubtful Sound may include dolphins, penguins, seals and sea birds.
Book your double or twin ensuite cabin today. Includes: transport to/from Te Anau, lunch, evening meal and snacks, private cabin onboard MV Southern Secret, breakfast and all equipment for activities whilst on board. Queenstown transfers available.

Adventure jetboating at its best with the best. We service Lake Hauroko, Wairaurahiri River, Percyburn Viaduct, Humpridge Track, Waitutu Lodge.

Come join us for an overnight cruise in the tranquillity and beauty that Doubtful Sound has to offer on our new vessel "Seafinn". Cruise with us as you view the wildlife, dolphins, seals, penguins. Have a go at fishing for your supper, go swimming and in the evening sit on the deck and watch the sunset as Doubtful puts on a spectacular night display, stargazing is a must. Kayaks are now available..come enjoy a paddle.
Succulent crayfish, freshly caught fish, venison and fresh vegetables every day, what more could you ask for? 12 passengers only in 4x double cabins, 2x twin cabins. Private, friendly and kiwi operated. All food, bedding and fishing gear supplied. B.Y.O. refreshments.
Charters also available for longer duration, give us a call.

Join “Cruise Te Anau” for a boutique 3 hour Discovery Cruise to the beautiful & tranquil South Fiord of Lake Te Anau where you will view spectacular mountains & breath taking scenery.
Experience the Fiordland rain forest when we disembark for a gentle guided nature walk to discover the Hidden Lakes.
On your return to the boat relax and enjoy a complimentary tea/coffee, along with a homemade muffin, while taking in the ever-changing scenery before we make our way back to Te Anau.
Our boutique cruises have a maximum of 12 people so you can enjoy a personal cruise into the remoteness of the Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage area, where unspoilt scenery will amaze you.
“Cruise Te Anau” are also the only company offering Overnight Cruises on beautiful Lake Te Anau.
Private charters and fishing charters are also available.
Cruises depart daily at 10am, 1pm & 5pm. Bookings essential.

Small operator since 1994. Personalised full day and two day kayaking tours to magical Doubtful Sound. Join us on the water...

Milford Sound is a world-renowned natural wonder. Experience Milford Sound's grandeur with Real Journeys - we offer a range of daytime and overnight cruises to suit all travellers:

Nature Cruises: Leisurely and relaxed, extended cruise with specialist nature guides on board.

Scenic Cruises: Cruise the full length of the fiord on one of our modern, spacious vessels.

Overnight Cruises: An overnight bed & breakfast experience, on-board nature guide and explore the fiord by kayak or small boat.

Coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau, plus scenic flights from Queenstown.

Your Te Anau Glowworm Caves adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to the western side of the lake. Upon arrival at Cavern House our friendly guides invite you to accompany them underground in small groups.

As you explore by path and small boat, your senses will be overwhelmed. Observe how the rushing water sculpts the rock formations, before gliding through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto. The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight.
Duration 2hrs 15mins.

Real Journeys has two exciting options for experiencing the wilderness and wildlife of Doubtful Sound.

Wilderness Cruises (year round):
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a cruise across the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri and then it is over Wilmot Pass by coach. On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious catamaran, for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.

Overnight Cruises (Oct - mid May & late Sept):
Onboard the Fiordland Navigator there is plenty of time to enjoy the stunning views and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Activities include wildlife viewing, kayaking and exploring in the tender craft with the nature guide. Three course buffet dinner & cooked breakfast included.

New in 2010 the Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory is a highly recommended addition to a cruise in Milford Sound.

Discover the beauty of Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises. Leading the way in personalised and uncrowded cruising, we offer a cruise with a difference - time to explore and understand the nature and power of Milford Sound - relaxed, unhurried. Operating daily cruises, each two hour cruise, with commentary, ventures up the fiord out to the Tasman Sea, stopping frequently exploring cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, lush rainforest, seals and penguins. Should dolphins be at play, we make time to follow their exuberance.
Our smaller vessels mean close-up and personal viewing.
Go further, see more!

Cruise Milford Sound with JUCY and have a JUCY-er experience! Relax in our uncrowded, smaller boat while we spoil you with unlimited, close-up viewing of waterfalls, wildlife and rainforest from our two viewing decks (both inside and out). Enjoy lunch, snacks, a drink from the bar or simply have a complimentary coffee or tea with our ‘incredibly good looking’ JUCY crew! We’ll embrace you as one of our JUCY family, whilst showing you around Milford Sound.

JUCY Cruize;
Operating four sailings during summer and three during winter. Enjoy a free JUCY muffin on the first sailing of the day.
JUCY Coach – Cruize – Coach;
Year round, daily departures from Queenstown in our modern JUCY coach. Includes pick-ups, commentary from your driver/guide, photo stops and JUCY Cruize.
JUCY Coach – Cruize – Fly;
Make your day even JUCYer by taking a scenic flight on your return to Queenstown.

Travel across beautiful Lake Manapouri, visit the Underground Hydro Powerstation and continue over the Wilmot Pass into Deep Cove. Experience Doubtful Sound up close & personal on board our 21 metre vessel, Tasman Explorer, for a leisurely 3 hour cruise amidst unspoilt scenery and wildlife.
Escape the crowds with a max group size of 45.
Daily departures from late September to early May.
Visit our website for further information.
Owned & operated by Fiordland Explorer Cruises Ltd

With a friendly crew to welcome you and a glass of bubbly in hand, the mood is set and you’re on your way. Doubtful Sound offers world class scenery with mountains rising high above the sea and amazing wildlife; you can see dolphins, penguins and seals. We will take you fishing to catch your dinner and retrieve lobster from the depths… the freshest seafood ever is what we dine on at night. And whilst the crew prepare your dinner you can go for a kayak if you wish, or perhaps laze about on the top deck and read a book or talk with new friends. The words paradise is never far from our customers lips. When you choose a Doubtful Sound overnight cruise with Fiordland Expeditions you will not want to leave but we guarantee when you do… you will take away memories that last a lifetime.