Milford Sound cruise comparison
Many of our members plan trips to New Zealand knowing the Milford Sound is on the very top of their travel wish list.
With so many operators in the fiord though, which one is right for you?
We’ll help you decide which cruise company to book (assuming you drive yourself to Milford)…
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The following chart is organised in order of maximum passenger numbers.
All of the tours are amazing, but to help you pick, ⭐️ = an NZTT favourite. 💸 = lowest price.
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Company |
Vessel |
Max pax |
Cruise length |
Included |
Available to purchase |
Adults from (NZD) |
Promo code |
Book with your discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fiordland Jewel |
38 |
2 hrs, 15 mins |
Gourmet 2-course plated lunch, with tea and coffee |
Licensed bar |
$331.65 |
NZTT5 |
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RealNZ ⭐️ |
MV Sinbad |
45 |
Up to 2 hours |
Seasonal five-course tasting menu, paired with Cloudy Bay sparkling wine |
Licensed bar |
$350.10 |
NZTT10 |
|
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Mitre Peak ⭐️ |
Mitre Peak II |
60 |
Up to 2 hours |
Tea and coffee |
– |
$159.30 |
NZTT10 |
|
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Cruise Milford ⭐️⭐️ |
Milford Adventurer |
75 |
1 hr, 45 mins |
Coffee, tea and biscuits |
– |
$169.50 |
NZTT |
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MV Mariner |
120 |
Up to 2 hours |
– |
Barista coffee, craft beer, and fresh cabinet options |
$157.50 |
NZTT10 |
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MV Haven |
180 |
Up to 2 hours |
– |
Barista coffee, craft beer, and fresh cabinet options |
$157.50 |
NZTT10 |
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|
Nature Cruise: Spirit of Milford or Pride of Milford |
180 or 300 |
Up to 2 hours |
Tea and coffee |
Licensed bar, buffet and/or picnic lunch |
$148.50 |
NZTT10 |
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|
Discover More: Lady Bowen or Lady Stirling |
75 or 45 |
2 hrs, 15 mins |
Tea and coffee |
Licensed bar, buffet and/or picnic lunch |
$179.10 |
NZTT10 |
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Gem of the Sound |
199 |
Up to 2 hours |
Tea and coffee |
Licensed café bar |
$143.10 |
NZTT |
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MV Sovereign or Monarch |
280 |
1 hr, 45 mins |
– |
Buffet lunch, barista coffee & licensed bar |
$152.10 |
NZTT10 |
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Company |
Vessel |
Max pax |
Cruise length |
Included |
Available to purchase |
Adults from (NZD) |
Promo code |
Book with your discount |
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