Overall the day was interesting and views certainly spectacular, sadly weather was poor - misty and heavy rain once out in Milford Sound. The coach trip is a 3 hour journey there, stopping very briefly at places for photos and toilets. Commentary from the driver on the way was very good, but you are very aware of the time allowed at every stop - there is no lingering. Coach was comfortable and had a glass ceiling so you could get some great views above your head. The traffic on the road to Milford Sound was heavy, lines of coaches so that made progress slow. At Milford Sound, it was extremely busy - car parks full of coaches, felt like an airport and hundreds of people. The staff deal with it all very well and the boat left on time. Buffet lunch was excellent, free tea and coffee - we ate as we left the dock. The actual trip to experience Milford Sound is realistically and hour and a half by the time lunch is finished. The boat was quite full and noisy so difficult to hear any commentary. Would have been nice to spend a bit more time on the water. The journey is scenic and with the rain the waterfalls were spectacular. Little to no wildlife seen apart from some fur seals on rocks. Again on board it felt rushed, noisy, too many people and just too short. Not enough toilets on board and by end of sailing there was a distinct smell coming from them ... Back in dock we were herded off back to coach for a 2 hour trip back to Te Anau. Sadly would probably not do again. Milford Sound is now so busy the beauty of it is somewhat lost. This tour is on the expensive side for what is essentially a long coach trip with a mini cruise.