Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises
New Zealand Beauty With Stirling Falls, Mitre Peak, and Wildlife.
Milford Sound is a beautiful, unspoiled and spectacular waterway located in the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises are the perfect way to discover this “eighth natural wonder of the world.”
Milford Sound
Milford Sound has been described as a fiord, much like those in Scandinavian countries like Norway, but it is very different from its European namesakes. New Zealand is famed for its spectacular scenery and Milford Sound is a fine example of the wonders of this beautiful country.
Red Boat Cruises
A Red Boat Cruise is accompanied by a full commentary describing the history of the sound and its natural wonders. Visitors have the opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife such as seals, penguins, and playful dolphins in their natural environment. The highlight of the cruise is the majestic Mitre Peak and the stunning Stirling Falls that crash down the cliffs into the quiet waters of the Sound.
Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises offer two types of cruise - Scenic Boat Cruise and the Encounter nature cruise.
Scenic Boat Cruises
A cruise aboard the Milford Sound Red Boat vessel will give you a unique perspective and appreciation for this area of natural wonder. The spectacular cruise takes visitors on a tour of the fiord to experience the stunning cliffs that tower hundreds of metres from the smooth surface of the Sound and see the simply breathtaking Stirling Falls. The cruise travels a circuit of Milford Sound travelling down the south side of the fiord and out to the Tasman Sea and the returning along the North side with stops along the way to fully appreciate the scenery and gain an understanding of the natural history of the area.
The cruise includes a full commentary on the natural history of the Sound. Food and drinks are available on board with snacks to full international buffet being available. There is also bar service.
Milford deep Underwater Observatory
An optional addition to this cruise is a visit to the Milford Deep Underwater Observatory for an extra $24.00 per Adult and $12.00 per Child. This upgrade is available except for the last cruise of the day 3.45pm in Summer, 1.30pm cruise in Winter.
Milford Sound Encounter Nature Cruise
This Red Boat Cruise is designed for nature loves to get up close and personal with the natural environment of Milford Sound. On board a luxurious small boat, The Lady Bowen, visitors are offered an uninterrupted view of Milford Sound.
The guide on the Encounter Nature Cruise offers informed and personal dialogue about all aspects of Milford Sound and its natural environment. The tour guide will provide information about the history, geology, wildlife and natural flora of the area in a friendly and professional manner. These knowledgeable guides are a font of local information and are always approachable and willing to answer questions.
The Encounter Nature Cruise will take visitors closer to the native animals and into sections of the fiord where no other cruise goes. One of the highlights of the cruise is travelling directly underneath the waterfalls to fully experience their beauty and grandeur.
Milford deep Underwater Observatory
An optional addition to this cruise is a visit to the Milford Deep Underwater Observatory for an extra $24.00 per Adult and $12.00 per Child. This option is not available on every cruise so check with Red Boat cruises for details.
Duration
1hrs 30mins – 2hrs 30mins
Cost
Adults NZ$60.00 - $75
Children NZ$15.00 – NZ$30
Prices are subject to change and should be checked with Red Boat Cruises.
Child Age: 4-14 years (inclusive), 3 years and under free of charge.
Departures
Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises depart daily from the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre.
Contact
State Highway 96, Milford Wharf, Milford Sound
New Zealand 0800 264 536
International +64 3 441 1137
