RealNZ: Save on Milford and Doubtful Sound day trips

NZTT members and readers enjoy a 10% discount when joining RealNZ on a Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound day trip or cruise – use the promo code NZTT10.

Explore two of New Zealand’s most famous (and beautiful) fiords, with departures from Queenstown, Te Anau, Manapouri and Milford Sound.

NZTT members Book a Milford Sound and/0r Doubtful Sound day trip with RealNZ and save 10% on adult fares using the promo code NZTT10.

These discounts are for NZTT users, who purchase through the links we provide. You must be in our free Facebook group, subscribed to our newsletter or the holder of a free membership card. By booking through NZTT, you will enjoy a discount while supporting us – thank you!

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Join RealNZ as you sail Milford and/or Doubtful Sound by day.

Comparing RealNZ’s Milford Sound boats

Choose the boat and time that best suits you…

The Sinbad

  • Small vessel experience.
  • Cabinet food and pre-orders available.

Time: 2 hours

The Haven

  • Medium/large boat.
  • Cruising café with a la carte menu and barista coffee.
  • Top-deck beer garden.

Time: 2 hours

The Haven boat in Milford Sound.

The Sovereign or Monarch

  • Medium/large boat.
  • Enjoy an international buffet or seasonal lunch box.

Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes

The Mariner

  • Large boat: Traditional ‘scow style’ vessel with sails, sometimes set in the wind (same as overnight trips).
  • Dining saloon with licensed bar and a cabinet-style menu.

Time: 2 hours

Milford Mariner on Milford Sound, with kayakers in the water.

Doubtful Sound day trip

Join RealNZ for a cruise across Lake Manapouri, coach trip over Wilmot Pass and, best of all, a 3-hour sailing on Doubtful Sound.

Then, do it all in reserve to get back to base!

NZTT members Book a Milford Sound and/0r Doubtful Sound day trip with RealNZ and save 10% on adult fares using the promo code NZTT10.

Note: Discount is on adult tickets only, children are already discounted.