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Milford Sound Cruise: Scenic Wildlife Dining
4.8
18 Ratings
Milford Sound
Savor chef-prepared cuisine on a Milford Sound cruise. Enjoy stunning landscapes, wildlife, and a boutique atmosphere aboard the Fiordland Jewel.
Savor chef-prepared cuisine on a Milford Sound cruise. Enjoy stunning landscapes, wildlife, and a boutique atmosphere aboard the Fiordland Jewel.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Milford Sound - Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is a stunning fiord renowned for its majestic Mitre Peak, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls such as Stirling and Bowen Falls. The area is a haven for wildlife, including fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins.
- Fiordland National Park - The…
- Milford Sound - Located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is a stunning fiord renowned for its majestic Mitre Peak, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls such as Stirling and Bowen Falls. The area is a haven for wildlife, including fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins.
- Fiordland National Park - The Fiordland Jewel, a boutique catamaran, is expertly crafted to offer an unforgettable Milford Sound experience. Regardless of the weather, the intimate cruise provides cozy lounges, dining booths, and panoramic sea views from the main saloon or the outdoor dining area, allowing guests to fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.
- Mitre Peak - Mitre Peak is a strikingly beautiful mountain situated on the shores of Milford Sound in New Zealand’s South Island. It is among the most photographed peaks in the nation.
- Bowen Falls - Lady Bowen Falls is the tallest waterfall in Milford, standing at an impressive 162 meters.
What's Included
- Lunch
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Crew available to assist travellers whilst on the cruise
- Lunch
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Crew available to assist travellers whilst on the cruise
What's Not Included
- Parking fees
- Alcoholic beverages
- Parking fees
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Savor exquisite chef-prepared meals while admiring the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Milford Sound.
The Fiordland Jewel, with its boutique ambiance, is crafted to showcase the breathtaking scenery. It features cozy lounges, seated dining, and panoramic sea views from the main saloon or outdoor areas.
Indulge in a chef-prepared lunch…
Savor exquisite chef-prepared meals while admiring the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Milford Sound.
The Fiordland Jewel, with its boutique ambiance, is crafted to showcase the breathtaking scenery. It features cozy lounges, seated dining, and panoramic sea views from the main saloon or outdoor areas.
Indulge in a chef-prepared lunch onboard, with all dietary needs accommodated. Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance for our chef’s preparation. Complimentary tea and coffee are available.
Our experienced crew will share fascinating stories and highlight wildlife such as seals, penguins, and dolphins that may be spotted as we journey through the fiord.
Check in at the Fiordland Discovery desk located inside the Milford Sound main visitor terminal building at 12:00 pm. Board the boat at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 pm departure from the wharf. Return to the wharf at 2:30 pm.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Cruise is suitable for children 6 years and above (adult fares apply)
Location
Fiordland Discovery
Milford Sound Highway
Meet our crew at the Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal at 12.00pm. Boarding the boat at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm departure. Returning to the wharf at 2.30pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(18 Ratings)
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Journey19639303657
Apr 24, 2026
Stunning Sounds - Fantastic way to see the Milford sounds, felt like we had the whole boat to ourselves, a beautiful meal and stunning scenery
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Maria_v
Apr 22, 2026
Amazing - The Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard the Fiordland Jewel was hands down one of the highlights of our trip.
From the moment we stepped aboard the Fiordland Jewel, everything felt premium. The boat itself is beautifully designed — modern, spacious, and super comfortable, with plenty of viewing areas so you never miss a second of the scenery.
Cruising through Milford Sound is already incredible, but doing it like this takes it to another level. Towering cliffs, waterfalls pouring down the rock faces, and wildlife popping up along the way — it honestly feels surreal.
The lunch was outstanding — fresh, high-quality, and way beyond what you’d expect on a cruise. Enjoying a great meal while surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world is something you won’t forget.
The crew were fantastic as well — knowledgeable, friendly, and really added to the whole experience with their insights about the area.
If you’re visiting Fiordland National Park, this is 100% worth doing. It’s not just a cruise — it’s a full experience, and easily one of the most memorable things we did.
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Heather_b
Apr 3, 2026
A really great experience - This boat trip was well worth the extra money. Excellent service from all staff and the captain was really knowledgeable. The chef cooked us up an exceptional meal and gluten free was catered for. We were blessed with the weather for some great photos which was a bonus.
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Ankita_p
Feb 28, 2026
Wonderful experience!... - Wonderful experience! Very accommodating even when we had to reschedule our excursion.
Delicious vegetarian meal per our request.
Would likely do the overnight cruise next time with them.
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Hurstdp
Feb 27, 2026
Best cruise for tour of Milford Sound! - Lovely smaller boat with fewer people. The crew were friendly, helpful and professional. Captain Jack's commentary on what we were seeing was amazing, and so cool that he could pull right up to the waterfalls! The lunch was delicious! I would highly recommend this cruise!
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Yarima_v
Jan 27, 2026
Such a great experience... - Such a great experience with delicious food! The intimate setting was a perfect pairing along with the scenery!
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Franz_k
Jan 18, 2026
Milford Sound Lunch Cruise - We booked this cruise because of the size of the boat and we chose a lunch option. The cruise only had 14 including us, the lunch was excellent as were the staff. Blake the captain was great and had a wealth of knowledge of Milford Sound as well as a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend this cruise.
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605gilliant
Jan 6, 2026
Great experience on beautiful Milford Sound - We cruised on a beautifully spacious boat with plenty of seating, plenty of places to view the spectacular scenery and a lovely friendly crew. Also, not unimportantly in the view of at least some of our number, the lunch was delicious with various dietary requirements well catered for. This was a once in a lifetime experience which I would absolutely love to repeat!
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Laurenv948
Dec 28, 2025
Spectacular lunch cruise experience - We had a wonderful time on this lunch cruise! It felt semi-private compared to the cruises we saw around us that had viewing decks jam-packed with people. The captain was kind and informative. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this experience!
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Siebe2014
Feb 23, 2026
Feb. 17th 12:30 Cruise Milford Sound - My husband and I were the first on the ship. We found a table and put our backpacks down. After the briefing we wandered around on the outside decks. We came back for the lunch. We noticed some fruit sitting on the table and 4 plates of food. We sat down and started eating. Two Chinese came over and removed 2 plates and sat and ate at the couch. They did not want to share our table apparently. They started to bring dessert out. They did not want them eating on the couch. There were 2 completely empty tables on the back of the ship. They refused to sit in the back. The crew asked us to please move and let them have the table to eat dessert. Apparently they had no problem offending the American couple and catered to the Chinese. We are in our 60's and did not want to cause a scene so we ate on the back table. We were flabbergasted by this!! The entire last half of the cruise was ruined for us. What was suppose to be a highlight of our trip was ruined. It was a beautiful ship amazing food but we have never been treated so poorly in our life. We know how Rosa Parks felt when asked to give up her bus seat in the front to a white person.
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