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Southern Discoveries / Milford Sound Red Boats
The popular Encounter small boat nature cruise gets you up close and personal to the flora, fauna and wildlife of Milford Sound.
With small numbers onboard, our specialist nature guides love nothing more than showing you the very best of this incredible ecologival haven.
Encounter magnificent sights in detail for 2hr 15mins - catch and drink pure glacial water or feel the power of Stirling Falls.
Delivering you the entire Milford Sound.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park |
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Very well organised tour with lots of great history and stops along the way!
We also did the underwater centre which was interesting but not unmissable. Comfortable boat with rain jackets on board for those daring to go under the waterfalls!
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5.0/5
Three hour cruise on a rainy day - like almost every day on Milford Sound.
Took the early boat, just 8 other people with us. Great experience! Loved all the falls and the landscape. Great guide at Milford Discovery Centre who explained a lot of interesting things.
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4.0/5
The weather was typical, grey and raining but the Lady Bowen took us along the myriad of waterfalls.
The kayaking afterwards was actually the best part, gently cruising along the lakes edge for 1.5 hours, where we were lucky to see a Tawahi Penguin - very cool!
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3.5/5
Great views of Milford Sound even though it was pouring with rain and foggy!!
However the boat was a little overcrowded.
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4.5/5
Very good company, if you take the first boat in the morning there is a very good breakfast included.
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5.0/5
Well worth the money.
We did the nature cruise and were given a good, knowledgeable guide that explained the geology and flora of the area. Views were magnificent.
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4.5/5
This cruise did not disappoint.
Make sure you get the rain coat before you go outside so you do not lose your place!
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3.5/5
Great views of Milford Sound even though it was pouring with rain and foggy!!
However the boat was a little overcrowded.
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4.5/5
Very well organised tour with lots of great history and stops along the way!
We also did the underwater centre which was interesting but not unmissable. Comfortable boat with rain jackets on board for those daring to go under the waterfalls!
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5.0/5
Three hour cruise on a rainy day - like almost every day on Milford Sound.
Took the early boat, just 8 other people with us. Great experience! Loved all the falls and the landscape. Great guide at Milford Discovery Centre who explained a lot of interesting things.
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4.0/5
The weather was typical, grey and raining but the Lady Bowen took us along the myriad of waterfalls.
The kayaking afterwards was actually the best part, gently cruising along the lakes edge for 1.5 hours, where we were lucky to see a Tawahi Penguin - very cool!
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4.5/5
This cruise did not disappoint.
Make sure you get the rain coat before you go outside so you do not lose your place!
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4.5/5
Very good company, if you take the first boat in the morning there is a very good breakfast included.
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5.0/5
Well worth the money.
We did the nature cruise and were given a good, knowledgeable guide that explained the geology and flora of the area. Views were magnificent.
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4.0/5
Great tour with children and in a small boat.
Very suitable for kids (also very small ones).
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5.0/5
Excellent and overwhelming.
We had the luck of sunny weather and not a single cloud. The Underwater Observatory is just nice, not necessary to see.
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5.0/5
Very reasonable prices and absolutely amazing tour - favourite part of the trip for sure!
also excellent lunch, the only downside was the fish feeding system wasn't working at the nature centre.
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3.5/5
You can see the waterfalls, from very close, they drive under them.
Some really cool moments on the trip - too expensive for just a few 'nice' waterfalls.
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4.0/5
Discover More cruise, $99 per person, duration for three hours.
Visit the Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory and lunch. Very friendly staff, great and informative moderation, we got pretty wet when diving in the waterfall.
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5.0/5
Very good company, friendly and professional.
Cheaper ($59 each) and we had a perfect breakfast included. We saw a lot of wildlife (dolphins, penguins, seals....)
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3.5/5
It has been a great cruise, but too expensive, because there are other companies like Jucy Cruise which are way cheaper.
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4.5/5
Milford Sound boat trip.
We have never seen such wonderful nature, we could get in contact with a lot of unknown things.
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4.5/5
Dolphins, seals and penquin cruise, Only one penquin but very pleasant welcome.
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5.0/5
Perfect!!!
Well organised, nice skipper and bus driver. It is worth the money!!
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4.5/5
Ordered through Top10 camping in Te Anau.
Fantastic driver/guide, small group, good service. Very good lunch.
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4.0/5
Recommend the small boat because less people and easy to move around.
Great seeing Milford Sound from the water.
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4.5/5
Despite cloudy weather in spring this is still a highlight.
Large amounts of roar made the waterfalls more wonderful, more dramatic and many tiny ones seeped down like veins on the cliffs. Very atmospheric, plenty of wildlife and good commentary.
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5.0/5
Excellent breakfast cruise around Milford Sound - do not forget to add on the trip to the Underwater Observatory, it is well worth it.
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4.5/5
Had a good time, nothing negative to report.
Make sure you fill up your tank in Te Anau!! Nature Cruise was fantastic - very good value for money.
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