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!!

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.

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!!

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?

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.

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! ❤️

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.

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!

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

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

. 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.....

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.

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.

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.

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

We had the best time on this cruise-largely due to the fantastic weather and incredible landscapes. Crew are friendly and helpful and the captain was great fun-make sure you wear a rainproof jacket and stand at the front of the boat under the waterfall-incredible fun! Parking is $20 for 4 hours just up the road from the wharf.

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!

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 !

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 stunning view.

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

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.

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.

Great tour nice staff nice food !

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

Awesome trip today with an amazing driver "Cowboy" good humour, corny jokes and a wealth of info. Lots of photo ops, refreshment stops and great scenery. Highly recommend.

My family enjoyed a terrific day on Milford sound. The coach trip and stops were also terrific.

Very personalised tour by the captain (Mitre Peak) giving great view and narrative of each landmark. We had a breath taking experience of the trip! It was well worth doing it! Best cruise ever. As a side note the captain and his crew also dropped us at parking location when the shuttle driver ditched our group. That's service beyond self!

We got the pick up point from Frankton and Drew (bus guide) was simply great. He made commentary along the way and generally funny dude. Safe driver as well ?. Amazing view along the way to Milford. Glad I took the coach. The cruise was amazing! We got to see dolphins twice! and the crew were amazing. got us as close as they can to the waterfall, seals and dolphins. RECOMMENDED!

everything was communicated well and accordingly and great service. Would recommend this cruise

Our group of 3 adults and 3 kids did this on a cool sunny winters day. The captain was very knowledgeable and told us all about the history of the places we visited. So many stunning photo ops. This was the highlight of our south island trip.

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.

Wonderful view. Recommended

Really enjoyed the journey. Good commentary on the visited pit stops by the cruise attendant.

A perfectly fine experience on the boat! Staff really pleasant and we enjoyed the trip. The sound system was a little too soft since the noise of the engines was so loud! I missed a lot of description due to the noise

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!

Amazing trip - enough beautiful stops with photo opportunities on the way to Milford to break up the journey there. Loved the cruise and the observatory was interesting. Lunch was suitable, except we would have loved a drink with it. The water on the cruise boat didn’t taste great.

Amazing landscape! Snow mountain, blue ocean, touchable waterfalls, cute penguins, lazy seals, wandering dolphin family, together friendly staff and clean tidy boat. In brief, unforgettable!

Everything about this day was stunning from start to finish. Our driver Reynold was funny, friendly and informative along the drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Not having to do the drive ourselves meant we could both enjoy the incredible scenery and learnt more about the area than we would have done otherwise. Only shame was the bus was meant to have a glass roof and didn’t. The boat tour was once in a lifetime sailing amongst the fjords and spotting seals between the waterfalls. Lots of photo stops along the road as well were appreciated!

Such a beautiful and amazing experience and we were lucky enough to see some dolphins too.

Such a wonderful way to see this beautiful place. Our tour guide was excellent. Highly recommend!!

It was an unforgettable experience ❤️ Nature at its best. ? driver was really good... gave really good information about history of Milford Sound

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 ??...

Awesome, yummy lunch, great adventure for the whole family

Well run cruise with friendly staff though some more organisation was required with lining up to board. Great scenery & commentary along the way.

Affordable cruise, with lovely, knowledgeable staff. Boat was lovely. It was clean and felt safe. An amazing trip that I would love to do again one day. Thank you so much.

Great cruise, lovely boat, amazing scenery, definitely would recommend.

Milford Sound is a geographical marvel with amazing, jaw-dropping sights. Well worth a visit. Mitre Peaks makes the whole experience even better. The boat was small enough to accommodate better up-close experiences, and the skipper was friendly and enthusiastic. He cheekily brought us all the way into one of the waterfalls and skillfully maneuvered the boat 360° near a rock with fur seals on it, so everybody gets a great view! Definitely recommending this for anybody visiting New Zealand’s South Island