We did this tour for my birthday a few days ago as a group of friends and have been looking forward to it since we booked at the start of July. From booking and arranging taxis from an air bnb on the outskirts of town, to the service at check in the team were awesome to deal with. The trip itself was absolutely amazing. The commentary during the flight was informative, with really fantastic views, and the cruise was absolutely stunning from start to finish, again with great commentary. We got to see 3 seals, 2 in the water and one resting on the rocks. That was an extra we weren’t expecting. Weather wise it was a dry, sunny day, which is really what we wanted, as we had more to do once we were back at base, but I would probably also go back on a rainier day just to see the waterfalls in full flow. Even on a dry day they were impressive. The only negatives from the whole day were the taxi being about half an hour late (not the tour organisers fault), so we barely had time to get checked in and to the safety briefing, and that we were on one of the planes where all the seats aren’t window seats, which I had hoped would not be the case, and on the flight back I was unfortunately put in a middle seat along with another member of our group, so couldn’t see as much of the scenery, especially myself being very short. Still a day to remember and I would use the same team again.

A very organised tour with hotel pick-up. Tom our pilot was great - made us all feel very safe and provided interesting commentary throughout the flight. The cruise was amazing and included a decent sandwich lunch. Also good that Air Milford passengers have reserved seating on the boat. Beautiful scenery from the flight and the cruise. Overall this is a great way to see Milford sound especially if you’re short on time.

We spent 3 weeks touring both islands and this trip was the highlight for me. Weather was perfect and the pilot provided a lot of interesting information about the geology as we flew, and pointed out lots of landmarks. The cruise was on a smaller boat, so there weren't big crowds like on some other boats. Tip: For the best photos, sit near the back of the plane. The seats in the front are obscured slightly by the wings.

Fantastic day trip. Well worth the money. Our pilot was great, and as a nervous flyer, the experience went really well. It was a very smooth and easy transition between the flight and boat and back again.

We flew back to Queenstown on Air Milford after our cruise on Milford Sound. Moa Trek tours had arranged for the transfer. Our pilot, Antony Spoull, did a terrific job preparing us for the slight turbulence and pointing out some interesting facts about the spectacular scenery. He and his dad run a first class operation!

The staff and pilot provided excellent service from the booking through the greeting and pilot briefing. The flight afforded us specular views of the amazing landscape. Sadly the weather came in and we had to return to base which whilst a shame we appreciated the pilots took the chance and when we landed we were offered an alternative flight or a full refund. That’s what I call excellent service!

A truly unforgettable experience with Air Milford, a flight to Milford Sound & a 2-hour cruise is a "must-do" for anyone visiting Queenstown or the South Island. Our pilot, Emma Penney, was awesome & Air Milford made the experience as seamless & enjoyable as possible. The views from the flight & during the cruise are astounding, honestly an emotional experience that my wife & I will never forget. Highly recommend to anyone looking to travel to Milford Sound & Air Milford is the outfit to do it with!

This will get you everything you'd experience after driving to Milford Sound and booking a boat ride directly. Except, this saves you about 14 hours of driving there. VERY professional staff took great care to ensure we were safe and had a terrific experience. Our plane had 12 passengers, we were 1 of 3 planes the company had that day. The company booked a private boat ride for us that began immediately when we arrived. We took a short bus ride from aiport to boat. Boarded immediately and departed within moments. Our boat tour of the fiord was all the way out to the sea and back again. We saw porpoise and seals along the way. On way back in we stopped at the water falls. I did notice our boat traveled through the water a bit faster than the other boats. From what I could see all the boats took the same path, just ours traveled through the water a bit faster. And, that only enhanced the experience. What we saw from the plane was breath taking. The sights along the way where a high point of our entire NZ vacation. Absolutely recommend.

An amazing experience! Have back ups because weather can be a factor (it might be nice in QT but not so good in Milford Sound!). Our pilot, Captain Tom, was brilliant, and all the staff were very friendly. It’s a great flight across to the Sound, and Air Milford take you right to the ferry, which is also a really nice experience. Honestly its just an all in great trip!

Emma Penney is an excellent pilot and made our flight very special! I highly recommend the flight and Milford Sound Cruise!

This flight was one of the single best experiences of my life. Weather pushed our flight out from a short hop to a longer air tour of the region, and it was absolutely incredible. Antony was amazing from greeting us at the port hub, escorting the group to the plane, and then the flying was outstanding. It's a small plane so expect a few bumps, but even those were smooth and so fun. The views of the fjord, the coast, and the incredible landscape of the area are absolutely incredible. I killed my camera battery taking pictures and video. So stunning. If you are going to the South Island - do this trip. My ONLY regret was that we took the bus out and flew back - knowing how great Milford Air and Antony are - should have flown both ways. 5 out 5 - 100% recommend. Worth the price!

Antony sproull was my co pilot with a student pilot in control. The flight was awe-inspiring. Views were spectacular. I felt like I could reach out and touch the mountain tops. Thanks for a once in a lifetime experience!

We enjoyed a memorable experience this morning: the Big Five Glaciers Overflight. Kudos to our pilot Tom. His expertise in the Captain’s Chair along with an abundant knowledge of the area made for a marvellous flight. Tom, who speaks fluent NZ English, passed on details of the lay of the land – clearly – as we flew over this most magnificent natural landscape. It was fortunate that our flight occurred on a fine November day. Not too many clouds. We highly recommend this awesome New Zealand experience and thanks again to Tom and the team at Air Milford. Jan and Wayne McCardell Port Stephens, NSW AUSTRALIA

The full flight wasn't possible due to weather but the alternative arrangements were extremely professional and did not detract from the experience. The flights, particularly the return journey were spectacular and well worth the money. The captain was fantastic and the coach driver who was a stand in was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth it.

Antony Sprouses, our pilot met us at the airport very friendly greeted us with a handshake took photos in front of the plane before we loaded onto the plane remembered everybody’s name. We are on the flight breathtaking flight that took off and flew over the Milford sound.