Best Milford Sound Boat Tours — Our Top 4

1.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,001 reviews · from $216Our pick

Review of the 13-hour Milford Sound tour from Queenstown, with scenic stops, picnic lunch, small-group transport, and a two-hour cruise.

“The tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide Andy was absolutely amazing and made sure we were well taken care of every step of the way. The scenery was spectacular. We travel the world and this was one of the best tours we have ever had. THIS TOUR IS A MUST!”

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2.Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,930 reviews · from $111

Cruise Milford Sound on a smaller boat with lounge seating, live commentary, hot drinks, waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and Mitre Peak.

“Great experience, show up on time and get a good seat. The perfect amount of time. Captain did a great job!”

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3.Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,561 reviews · 2 hours · from $101Best value

Review of Milford Sound’s intimate 2-hour small boat cruise, with waterfalls, wildlife, live commentary, hot drinks, and practical tips.

“To answer the question which to choose between Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, we did both. This tour with Mitre Peak was excellent. We were on a small boat that could get close enough to waterfalls for passengers to get wet. We were also able to cruise amongst a group of cheeky dolphins who playfully did jumps and flips in front of the boat and then in the boats wake as we accelerated across the mouth at the Tasman Sea. This lasted for 15 minutes. For Doubtful Sound we used a different operator who also did a very professional job. There isn't much to see in the two cruises across…”

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4.2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,520 reviews · from $104

Review of the 2-hour Milford Sound cruise, with close waterfall views, wildlife, commentary, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.

“Great experience; smaller boat which was nice. They took us close to warerfalls and we saw wildlife including; penguins and seals. Staff and crew very friendly.”

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