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Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise from Queenstown
2 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Queenstown to Milford Sound
Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Drive around Lake Wakatipu in a luxury coach on your way to Milford Sound.
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Your coach journey will take you on a scenic drive through the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Mitre Peak, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Cruise past the impressive Mitre Peak at the beginning and end of your journey
Stop At: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
The Mariner will sail through Milford Sound, stopping to observe wildlife and for water activities such as kayaking.
Duration: 15 hours
Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road,, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Take a walk alongside the Mirror Lakes for some fantastic photo opportunities.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
After a short break in Te Anau the coach will continue along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Milford sound Hwy, Milford Sound New Zealand
Journey along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglinton Valley, 6202/6244 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Fiordland National Park 9679, New Zealand
Journey along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand
Journey through the mountains via the Homer Tunnel, bringing you out at Milford Sound.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Enjoy a 3 course buffet on board the Mariner.
Accommodation included: Spend the night in your own private cabin with en-suite.
Day 2: Breakfast aboard the Mariner before departure
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Spend the morning cruising leisurely back through Milford Sound to your departure point.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Mitre Peak, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Cruise past Mitre Peak
Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Drive back around Lake Wakatipu on your return journey to Queenstown.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cooked and continental breakfast available.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Queenstown to Milford Sound
Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Drive around Lake Wakatipu in a luxury coach on your way to Milford Sound.
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Your coach journey will take you on a scenic drive through the beautiful Fiordland National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Mitre Peak, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Cruise past the impressive Mitre Peak at the beginning and end of your journey
Stop At: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
The Mariner will sail through Milford Sound, stopping to observe wildlife and for water activities such as kayaking.
Duration: 15 hours
Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road,, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Take a walk alongside the Mirror Lakes for some fantastic photo opportunities.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
After a short break in Te Anau the coach will continue along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Milford sound Hwy, Milford Sound New Zealand
Journey along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglinton Valley, 6202/6244 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Fiordland National Park 9679, New Zealand
Journey along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand
Journey through the mountains via the Homer Tunnel, bringing you out at Milford Sound.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Enjoy a 3 course buffet on board the Mariner.
Accommodation included: Spend the night in your own private cabin with en-suite.
Day 2: Breakfast aboard the Mariner before departure
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Spend the morning cruising leisurely back through Milford Sound to your departure point.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Mitre Peak, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Cruise past Mitre Peak
Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Drive back around Lake Wakatipu on your return journey to Queenstown.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Cooked and continental breakfast available.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Queenstown
- Luxury coach transfers with commentary from Queenstown to Mildford Sound (5-hours in each direction)
- Overnight Milford Sound Cruise
- Private cabins with en suite bathrooms
- Entry/Admission - Lake Te Anau
- Entry/Admission - Milford sound Hwy
- Entry/Admission - Eglinton Valley
- Entry/Admission - Homer Tunnel
Not included
- Drinks, fully licensed bar is available on cruise
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vessel information: The cruise has spacious viewing decks, dining saloon, fully licensed bar and observation lounge.
- Need to bring: Non-slip shoes/ boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), camera, cash for bar and snacks. Overnight bag only required.
- Maximum capacity - sleeps 60
- Aircraft is a twin-engine 7 to 9-seater Britten Normal Islander.
- IMPORTANT: Flights are weather dependent. If due to unfavorable weather conditions the flight does not operate, you will return to Queenstown by luxury coach and refunded the difference.
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please add additional products to your cart for any extra cabins required.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
55%
Original
35%
Aquatic
20%
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Great trip! Milford Sound is amazing! I recommend staying and doing the overnight as it is a long drive if you are coming from Queenstown. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I tried to return to Queenstown the same day. The staff were wonderful, the food was great and it was fun meeting people from other places. Beware of the sand flies, they are everywhere!
Wow! An absolute must! Got up at 5am for the sunrise and what a site! Guide was brilliant on the way there and you will not got a better view than the plan back to queenstown! Only downside was load mouthed yanks, only interested in getting drunk and being stupid (not all of them)
Excellent cruise and great staff! Stop by places during the coach ride such as mirror lake. The coach driver was very knowledgeable and provided commentary on the way to Milford Sound. Everything was explained clearly and in detail so that you know what to expect. Highly recommend this cruise! Absolutely breathtaking you will not want to leave.
The bus ride there and back was comfortable, informative and entertaining. Our room on board was small but all we did was sleep there, so no big deal. Everything was clean and in good working order. We didn't use the ensuite shower, so I can't comment on that. The staff were all very personable and made all the activities that much better. Dinner and breakfast were great. About the only negative I can think of is that, like all Kiwis, the staff at the bar labor under the delusion that 30 ml of whiskey is a shot. I'd recommend this trip highly.