Pure Milford and their jovial crew welcome you aboard a modern and spacious catamaran for an atmospheric cruise in magical Milford Sound!

Pure Milford and their jovial crew welcome you aboard a modern and spacious catamaran for an atmospheric cruise in magical Milford Sound!

Highlights

  • Enjoy a *1hr 45min cruise through ancient rainforest, towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls with world famous views
  • Learn plenty of Fiordland facts from our famously friendly skipper and crew
  • Soak up the scenery and spot local flora and fauna from your choice of large viewing decks on our spacious catamaran
  • Free tea and coffee throughout the cruise with an onboard Cafe Bar serving hot and cold food and beverages
  • Feel the spray of a glacial shower from Stirling Falls if you dare!

Enjoy a hassle free, uncrowded and comfortable cruise through magnificent Milford Sound.

Marvel at the magic of Milford from every angle through large windows, spacious viewing decks and from TV screens projecting live outdoor footage from HD cameras.

Visit the sun deck for those 360 vast views, explore the large outdoor viewing decks, settle into the comfortable seating indoors, or relax in the shelter of the covered rear deck.

Keep an eye out for fur seals lounging rocks, playful dolphins who come to surf the wake of the boat, and if you're steeped in Fiordland fortune, you may even spot the Fiordland Crested penguin!

Enjoy proper Kiwi hospitality from our superb social Pure Milford crew, ensuring the best atmosphere in the Fiord!

Visit the skipper for a chat in the open wheelhouse, or join the crew to feel the glacial spray on the front deck as the bow noses close to Stirling Falls.

Free tea and coffee are available throughout the cruise, as well as an assortment of beers, wines, hot and cold food and refreshments available for purchase from the onboard Cafe / Bar.

Join the Pure Milford family at Milford Sound for the scenic cruise of a lifetime!

Adult $159.00 (Aged 15+)
Adult $169.00 (12:00pm time. Ages 15+)
Adult 9.30am $145.00 (Ages 15+)
Adult $169.00 (1.30pm time. Ages 15+)
Child $65.00 (Aged 5-14 years)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 0-4 years )

What's included

  • *1hr 45min cruise (approximately)
  • Informative commentary from the skipper and crew.
  • Tea and coffee.
  • Get up close and personal with Stirling Falls!

Location

  • Milford Sound Boat Terminal
  • Milford Sound. Approximately 5 hours drive time from Queenstown.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child price applies to ages 5-14 years. Passengers ages of 4 and under are considered infants. Infants MUST be booked with an Adult.

    Please note if you are driving to Milford from Queenstown you will need to allow around 5 hours travel time.

    Please check back to this page for discount deals and specials as they aren't always available on the Bookme home page.

Available Bookings from25 Jan to 7 Feb 2026

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  • emergencyFriendly and knowledgeable crew made the experience enjoyable (45 people said this).
  • emergencyStunning scenery with breathtaking views of waterfalls and wildlife (40 people said this).
  • emergencyComfortable and spacious boat with plenty of seating options (30 people said this).
  • emergencyComplimentary hot drinks were a nice touch (25 people said this).
  • emergencyGreat commentary that added to the overall experience (35 people said this).
  • emergencyMany enjoyed the cruise despite rainy weather, as it enhanced the beauty of the waterfalls (20 people said this). . .
  • star_shineConsider taking an early morning cruise to avoid crowds
    Bring a jacket as it can get chilly on the water
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Marie Abanalo from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

Fantastic view and fantastic crew to match!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Milford Sound. The cruise made it more memorable. Pure Milford has some of the best crew and commentary. The vessel is clean and well run. We would highly recommend!

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Michelle Antonio from Philippines wrote on 22 January 2026

Great experience

Lovely experience overall! The cruise was smooth, on time, and well organized. The boat was clean and spacious, and the complimentary coffee was a nice bonus. The commentary was informative and the crew were professional. Highly recommended!

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traceym46 from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026

Fantastic trip

Excellent customer service, always a staff member nearby to answer any questions. Very clean. Free coffee was a nice bonus! Would come again

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tobiast from Germany wrote on 17 January 2026

Must do!

Great experience - must do in Milford sound. Stunning views, plenty of space on the boat, well organized, a lot of useful information during the cruise. Thanks!

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Madupa Jayasena from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2026

Pure Milford

An absolutely unforgettable experience. Great service from the Pure Milford team. Friendly, knowledgeable crew who made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The cruise was well run, relaxed, and easy to enjoy and they went the furthest into the sound for amazing views. Highly recommend!

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