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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

We enjoyed the experience of being on the steamship. Weather was good and views on the lake were lovely. Interesting to see the engines working below and the stoker shovelling coal into the boilers. We would have liked a longer cruise.

Date of experience: November 2023
Thank Paddy H
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great views and a well organised, well catered BBQ lunch at Walter Peak farm.

The loudspeaker system onboard the Earnslaw was very poor and neither of us could hear the commentary during the trip across. It needs replacing.

Date of experience: November 2023
Thank Michael B
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago


Thank you for sharing your feedback on the TSS Earnslaw Cruise! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great views and the BBQ lunch at Walter Peak farm.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the poor loudspeaker system on board the Earnslaw. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will look into improving the audio experience to enhance the overall cruise.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great afternoon, love the boat ride, the scenery. The farm/animals are adorable. Afternoon tea so so but good to have some time to rest in between. highly recommend the experience.

PS - we bought the tickets online but you STILL have to go to the Real NZ counter next to the steam ship to get physical tickets before you can board

Date of experience: September 2023
Thank newyorktraveler2013
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Your recommendation is much appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences in the future!

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

This is a 90 minute cruise of Milford Sound. The scenery seen along the cruise is lovely, and the waterfalls are spectacular. You will get so close to one of them that you will get the mist. Our ship was not overrun by tourists (unlike some of the others in the port), so it was easy to move around and take pictures. Make sure to be in the upper deck of the ship so that you can take the best pictures. You will certainly enjoy it!

Date of experience: November 2023
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your wonderful review of the Milford Sound Cruise! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and experienced the spectacular waterfalls up close. Being on the upper deck for the best photo opportunities is fantastic advice. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to welcome you back for more breathtaking experiences in the future!





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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We choosed the TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour. It was a great experience. Not just the boat trip on the TSS Earnslaw, where you were able to explore the boat and get an insight into how the boat operates. The farm tour is really good for families and animal lovers in general. We were also very enthusiastic about the afternoon tea. Lots of choice and something for everyone. All in all it was a really nice day!!

Date of experience: October 2023
Thank Luisa S
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

We're thrilled you had a really nice day, and we hope to welcome you back for more delightful experiences in the future!

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Reviewed 24 October 2023

We had a seamless experience right from checking in until the completion of the tour. The farm experience was also something we had not experienced before.

Date of experience: October 2023
Thank Gerard Rodney G
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

It's wonderful that the farm experience provided something new for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more unique and enjoyable experiences in the future!

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