The cruise was a very special experience. We had a lot of rain during our cruise and didn’t see that much of the mountains, but the amount of waterfalls we saw beause of the rain was amazing!! The clouds in combination with the rain and the mist made it a mystic place for us. An unforgettable experience!

We were unsure whether to drive to Milford or spend the money to fly & I'm so glad we chose the latter. The welcome & subtle weigh in was great, staff were all very friendly. The only thing needed before take off was possibly a 2nd toilet...took a while to queue for the facilities! The flight itself was amazing. We had a beautiful day for it, sunshine & clear skies. Our pilot, Karl was awesome pointing out the sights during the 40 min flight over the mountains & lakes. If anyone is thinking of doing this then please do...its an experience you wont forget!!

Wonderful coach and cruise to Milford Sound. The coach driver was very knowledgeable giving good insights. A smooth drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. A few things could be improved to have a similar experience to guests- the rooftop glass window doesn't cover all, which is understandable considering other necessities, but could relook at how this can be made better; fantastic lunch but not enough tables especially with non Southern Discoveries booking the table for their clients; and finally just 3 stops for journey which has 15 scenic stops is pretty low. Overall still an enjoyable trip.

Captain of the boat is very observant , sighted penguins in the bushes and we had no chance to do that . We were perplexed with sights , and beauty of Milford. Thank you team

The tour was nothing short of AMAZING! Our guide Jeff was spectacular and was very knowledgeable of the area! Milford Sounds is surreal and left my husband and me absolutely speechless! I highly recommend people do this instead of driving themselves. You learn so much about the area and history!!

From the minute we boarded the bus, this was a day to remember. Our driver Jason (aka Cowboy) made the long journey down to Milford, both interesting and hilarious. The cruise, with Captain Dennis and his friendly crew, was breathtaking. The brilliant calm blue sunny day made it perfect. I would recommend the Go Orange experience to anyone. Couldn't have been better !

Such good value for money, the staff are all really friendly and the views speak for themselves but the mitre peak know how to make the most of them and take you to all the best stops! Would definitely do this cruise again.

The Milford Sounds cruise is a must do! The scenery is absolutely stunning. The Mitre Peak crew were so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Absolutely lovely scenery to see on this cruise! Had the perfect day for it and saw lots of seals!

Great experience from start to finish. Bridget kept us up to date after 1st trip was cancelled due to the weather. Andrew picked us up on time and pilot Ewan was great pointing things out during the flight and even warning us when to expect a wee bump or two. Cruise was also brilliant. The captain and crew kept us well informed. We’re worth the cost.

Totally worth it !!! Its a very good experience and I do recommend.

Coupled with a super sunny day out, it made a perfect cruise! Big thumb up to the friendly and experience staff. Cheers, MC

Dave our driver/guide for the journey to Milford Sound was fantastic. Plenty of opportunities to stop for photos on the way to and from Milford Sound to capture the stunning beauty of this area. The cruise was wonderful, enjoyed the buffet lunch and the natural beauty of the area. This is a must do experience and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with VIP Milford.

Bus was comfortable, large, well equipped including good heating/cooling. Driver was knowledgeable, entertaining, helpful and highly competent. Boat was comfortable, had versatile seating and viewing arrangements, & free fish and chips was great. Captain's commentary was informative and altogether bus and boat tour was most enjoyable. Staying in Te Anau rather than Queenstown would involve less travel on the day - Go Orange pick up from there. Hindsight id marvellous isn't it?

Absolutely stunning view.

Awesome trip, the tour guide was the bomb, scenic views was just amazing words can't describe how beautiful milford sounds is and to top it of the soup of the day was yummy ? Recommend everyone to check Milford sounds out it's awesome ??...

Incredible experience.gtreat service.i would recommend this cruise for everyone.

We booked this trip through bookme but unfortunately no order confirmation or receipt was received. We booked again direct. Upon arrival we had paid for 4 tickets and not 2. They actively refunded us there and then. The actual trip was a quick 2 hours through the sound and we stayed on upper viewing deck which was not crowded. A simple commentary was provided and we stopped 3 times to see highlights which for us was seeing a penguin and stunning scenery.

We had great weather--not a cloud in the sky--and our guide Tobias was wonderful. We kayaked around 15km over 4 hours and enjoyed the peaceful beauty of Milford Sound. All gear is provided, just make sure to take insect repellent and a bag lunch/snacks.

We took the 9am cruise to avoid the crowd and found that this was a very good decision. We were extremely lucky, since it had been raining for 5 days, but the weather cleared up when we did our cruise. The Real Journeys staff were very friendly, the view from both the top deck and the lower deck was nice, and the toilets were clean. Everything contributed to an amazing experience.

What any amazing trip on Milford sound. Excellent staff and great vessel. Milford Sound at its best plus pod of dolphins followed us all the way back up the sound.

Such an amazing experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

This is the way to do Milford! Worth every cent and you'll save about two days of your holiday doing it this way so you can do more stuff. The flights in and out equal the splendour of Milford itself.

Quite far away from both Te Anau and Queenstown but worth visit, beautiful scenery but not very comfortable for free car parking which is far away to walk. The paid car park also quite expensive.

Although the view of the mountains was bad because of the rain, we got to see much more waterfalls. Wherever you looked there were waterfalls. Amazing. The size of this particular boat was smaller than you might expect, which was perfect. Not too many people (around 50). It was a very comfortable cruise, nice soft seats, coffee and thea as much as you like, easy to walk around, big windows and enough place outside to take your pictures. Also nice that it stopped about 3 times almost under a fall.

Awesome crew, fantastic boat and amazing scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Thank you to Jucy and our crew!

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this experience! ? It was a wonderful day out at Milford Sound and this boat cruise was well worth it! The onboard crew were outstanding, helpful and informative and we got to truly experience Milford Sound at its finest! Definitely worth doing! ❤️

Great. Experience

Even though its cloudy, gloomy & rainy, me & my siblings love every single moments being there. ?

It was an amazing experience (the weather also behaved). We took the 11.10am tour and were amazed by the sights. What made it even more enjoyable was "Kiwi" history commentary by one of the maori guides. Being a Kiwi myself, I definitely appreciated it. Chinese commentaries were heard from other cruises.

We went on an absolutely perfect day, under clear skies and just after a massive rain had gone through, and I’d 1000% recommend! Riding the swell out was tons of fun from our spot standing at the front of the boat. The captain also took us right up into a couple waterfalls, which was both fun and funny. I personally haven’t experienced a cruise with one of the bigger boats that the other local companies use, but it certainly seems like it’s a bit more fun with these guys and their little vessels. Cheers, and have a great time in Milford!

I don't want to repeat what so many others have said, but simply a must do trip if you come to the Queenstown area. The flights up and back were actually the highlight (for me anyway) as you see so many mountain peaks and glacial lakes. The cruise up Milford sound was also fantastic and good to see that they adapt it based on conditions etc.

I had a wonderful experience that I can never have in other place.I could see a fiordland penguin! That is my precious memory in my life.

This is a highlight and this trip simply fantastic! Is is a scenic flight from Queenstown over snowy mountains till the beautiful fjord of Milford Sound! The boat trip over the fjord is almost therapy and sets your mind at ease: very relaxing. All in all an impressive nature experience!

This cruise was brilliant. I was hesitant at first to book because I am not one for cruises, but after experiencing this ride through the fiord I have no hesitation to recommend it. Taking a cruise, kayaking, or flying are the only ways to truly experience Milford Sound. I would recommend because 1) We got there late and the guides were flexible to get us on the next cruise 2) Free coffee! 3) Some other cruises only allow you on part of the deck, but on this one the top deck had 360 degree views 4) Not very crowded at the 11am ride 5) The ride was not rushed, so we had time to experience the countless views, the seals, the dolphins, and being splashed by 2 waterfalls.

. WOW what a Beautiful peice of paradise... Majestic surroundings breath taking scenery, Friendly & helpful staff, Stunning views... We even got blessed by the gods as we went under Sterling Waterfall. So cool watching the dolphins swimming alongside of us & seals basking in the sun. Great knowledge of the area, historically, culturally & environmentally... great "Value for your Money" What a fantastic time had by the entire Whanau... Thank you Milford Sound Mitre Peak Cruises "You Rock" Many happy Memories.....

Great host, comfortable bus trip, beautiful scenery and that all before you even get to the boat. Once on the Real Journeys cruise the Milford Sounds scenic cruise was everything we could have dreamed of. Even with rain and wind was such a breathtaking trip. Loved every moment. Would go back again and again. A must do for visitors and locals like. A+++++ ❤️

The boat was nice, the staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. Free tea and hot water. Beautiful views despite the weather

Absolutely wonderful day. Definitely recommend it ?

Difficile de choisir entre toutes les compagnies qui proposent la visite du fjord. Finalement notre choix s est porté sur cette compagnie (merci bookme) et vraiment c était parfait petit bateau donc groupe acceptable (et non pas la foule) capitaine et son second très sympas et nous ont permis de se faire arroser sous les cascades et de voir des phoques et des pingouins !!! Et nous donner un tas d infos (bon on a pas tout compris ?)

Things well organized The captain is funny We came in with a bad weather, but the captain has made us feel welcome and an interesting day. Remember to bring raincoat, u will get wet!

Our driver Ngalie was such a friendly lady. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Milford Sound and stoked at the cheap prices we paid. Thanks for a great tour!

Took my parents to Queenstown it was their first trip.booked this cruise very well scheduled and informative driver?Parents and I had a great time and best feeling was to get soaked at the waterfalls. Def recommend these guys to my friends

Will Milford sound makes me feel awe since I have seen the grandeur of fiord in Norway? Before the trip, I was wondering if it is worth the distance to visit. Now I can say it is a different experience and it is all worthwhile. Thanks to the dolphin and fur seals!

I really enjoyed the viewing deck, it had plenty of space and was able to sip some great beers while enjoying the commentary and views. Food was great and service was excellent.

The trip is amazing, but the key is the weather and get there in time.

This tour is a must do! Milford Sound is out of this world! Even though the weather wasn’t great for us, it was still such a magical experience! Good commentary and knowledge from staff, and good facilities on board.

It was raining but that allows to see more waterfalls, great view and great staff

3 hours bus ride from Queenstown but the driver was very good, lively explanation of what we see on the way, stopping here and there for photos, drinking fresh mountain river water. The lake cruise stunning. Picnic basic but nice. Can definitely recommend this tour!