Boat Rides & Cruises in Milford Sound

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Boat Rides & Cruises in Milford Sound

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  • To_Far_From_Paradise
    London, Canada39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding. Great small boat experience without the crowds. Very close to shore. Excellent communication from staff
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Jim M
    Lutwyche17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very enjoyable cruise. The boat was smaller than most of the other cruise boats and lived up to its promise of being less crowded. It was easy to move around the boat to got a better view or to get a drink & food. If I go to Milford again, I will book with this boat again.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Tatiana B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved every minute of it. I would do it again and I highly recommend it. The lunch was the only needed improvement. It was a bit salty and dry.
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Isabelle K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super pretty!! Had an announcer point out lots of super cool things such as the specific mountains and waterfalls with names backstories and other history of Milford sound. Also got to see some wildlife as well!
    Written 7 February 2025
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  • Susan W
    Allardville, Canada10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing time and so worth the small group. We were only 13 in ours and then on the boat, maybe 50. The sites were breathtaking.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Brian C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Driver arrive puncture which is a good start. We took Cheerky 7, driver Johnathan , he drive very smooth that we can sleep on the way. Also his guided voice is just right, not loud nor fast. Which we can choose to sleep or listen to his guide, very important when the trip start 6:30am! Stop over time is good enough for us to hv a coffee break. Lunch meal, sandwich is tasty, juice and fruit is a nice touch. Boat trip is super nice and enough time for everyone to enjoy in the waterfall. Everything is over our expectations. We are very glad to have Johnathan take care of us in this trip. Pls do book with Johnathan if you can. We can feel his passion. We both hv a memorable trip. Fantastic!
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Laura M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had the most amazing tour today with the very best guide, Olivia with Trips and Tramps. She was so engaging and knowledgeable and sincerely wanted everyone to have a great day. We did. The stops, walks, and the cruise were excellent. Unbelievable beauty everywhere you looked. Thanks for a wonderful day. Would highly recommend!
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Ger
    Galway4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The trip was perfect from start to finish Makeala our bus driver was a great driver,very engaging with us and very imformative of the scenery along the way.
    Written 17 February 2025
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  • Rob S
    The Vines2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The whole thing experience was outstanding. The drive to Milford sound was amazing- we took 3 hours from Te Anau and made lots of stops. Everything about the cruise was really professionally done from the checking, the boat/ crew and food. Loved the whole day.
    Written 12 February 2025
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  • MICHAEL L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the Milford fight as we didn’t fancy the motorhome journey and it didn’t disappoint !! A great fight with our pilot Ben and weather was perfect, Highly recommended.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Tez823
    New South Wales, Australia4,683 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Joined Cheeky Kiwi Milford sound tour and cruise with picnic lunch from TeAnau. We chose this trip for small group size and small boat run by local company. Our guide Steve was welcoming and knowledgeable throughout our journey. He volunteered so much information and was happy to answer all questions. The cruise operator deliberately reduce the capacity to 60% onboard which makes for a truly pleasant experience. Our picnic lunch was absolutely delicious and provided snacks on the return journey. We made many stops at lookouts with some short walks and plenty of photo ops. We were exhausted by the time we returned to TeAnau and so pleased we had taken this tour instead of driving. Highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi. They communicated exceptionally well pre-tour and the entire trip exceeded expectations.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Angela C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were a group of 3: 2 from the US & 1 kiwi. Our driver/guide was Nicki. She went above and beyond with each and every encounter! By the end of the day, all in our coach felt like old friends. We stopped for muffins and coffee by the river, looked around at Mirror Lakes, and had a quick tramp to Gunn Lake River outlet. We all had a fantastic time! I was sad to see this amazing day end.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Jesper T
    Ringsted, Denmark29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a nice experience. Great guide Dale. Very knowing ond witty.
    Great buss.
    The buffet on the ship was fine.
    The boat tour a bit disepointing. Expecet it to last longer.

    And the opputunity about flying home from Milford was Nice. But should have been more price transparent.
    Maybe in sektion when you made your order
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Peter H
    Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An incredible, unforgettable experience . The pick up went smoothly , the small mimi coach was very comfortable and spacious . Our outbound journey had the right amount if stops , photos, toilet and excellent cafe . Our guide Amy was fabulous , very personable , passionate and her enthusiasm is contagious. the cruise was simply sensational. Perfect length in a breathtaking area , mountains , waterfalls , dolphins , glaciers and seals . Excellent crew that were very informative. Finally the flight back simply made an amazing day even more so as the plane guided through mountains, glaciers and over beautiful rivers - it was magical
    Written 10 February 2025
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  • Carly S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trip! We heard the roads could get sketchy so we decided to take a bus from Queenstown and we don’t regret it!

    Our driver Ivan seemed to have a lust for life and had a twinkle in his eye. Great info during the ride and left an everlasting impact. The cruise team, Craig and Laura, were also great. Craig was a jokester, while Laura really was the people’s princess!

    10/10 day, wish we could do it again with our favorite people, Ivan, Laura, and Craig!!!!
    Written 18 January 2025
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