Boat Tours in Fiordland & Milford Sound at a glance
- Our pick: Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak Views, NZ$ 189 per person (1h 45m, 4.90★ · 3,271).
- Best value: Milford Sound Cruise: Glacier Cliffs & Waterfalls 2-Hour, NZ$ 160 per person (1h 45m, 4.73★ · 350).
- Also recommended: Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife Views, NZ$ 179 per person (2h, 4.83★ · 1,647).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: NZ$ 143–NZ$ 1,449 (median NZ$ 189).
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Boat Tours in Fiordland & Milford Sound
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak Views Small-group Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland with wildlife, waterfalls & complimentary refreshments. Max 75 passengers, uncrowded experience, UNESCO World Heritage site. Every day · 8 start times, 06:30 to 14:45 · All ages ★ 4.90 (3,271 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 189 per person
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife Views Hear the thundering Bowen Falls, spot seals and dolphins, and cruise close to Mitre Peak on this 2-hour Milford Sound tour. Includes tea, coffee, and child-friendly options. Every day · 08:50, 11:10, 13:30 and 15:55 · All ages ★ 4.83 (1,647 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 179 per person
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown Small group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with cruise and picnic lunch. Visit Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park. Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (3,849 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 369 per person
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Glacier Cliffs & Wildlife Two-hour Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown with barista coffee, local food, and app commentary. Glacier-carved fiord, waterfalls, wildlife. Every day · 8 start times, 08:50 to 15:25 · All ages ★ 4.67 (571 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 143 per person
Milford Sound Cruise: Glacier Cliffs & Waterfalls 2-Hour Two-hour Milford Sound cruise through Fiordland with close views of Stirling Falls, Mitre Peak and fur seal colonies. Modern catamaran, café bar, all fitness levels welcome. Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:50 · All ages ★ 4.73 (350 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 160 per person
Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau Start in Te Anau, travel through Fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise Milford Sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch, pickup included. Every day · 07:15 and 08:15 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (1,006 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 319 per person
Milford Sound Cruise: Waterfalls, Mitre Peak & Nature Views Feel the spray of Stirling Falls, watch Mitre Peak drift by, and sip hot tea on a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary and flexible lunch options. Every day · 7 start times, 10:30 to 15:45 · All ages ★ 4.63 (407 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 179 per person
Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Hear waterfalls crash, spot mirror lakes, and cruise Milford Sound on a day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide included. Every day · 07:20 · All ages ★ 4.64 (573 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 344 per person
Milford Sound Overnight Kayaking: Fiordland Jewel Cruise Wake up to Mitre Peak views on a Milford Sound overnight cruise, with kayaking, chef-prepared meals, and a cozy cabin. Includes pickup options from Te Anau or Queenstown. Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 4.81 (135 reviews) Duration: 17h 30m Live guide: EN from NZ$ 1,449 per person
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise & Kayaking, Fiordland Overnight cruise on Milford Sound with private cabin, dinner, breakfast & kayaking. Anchor in Harrison Cove, cruise past Mitre Peak. Includes all meals & equipment. Every day except Wednesday and Friday · 16:00 ★ 4.72 (170 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from NZ$ 1,398 per group
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak ViewsOur pick | NZ$ 189 per person | 1h 45m | 4.90★ · 3,271 | Every day · 8 start times, 06:30 to 14:45 | English |
| Milford Sound Cruise: Glacier Cliffs & Waterfalls 2-HourBest value | NZ$ 160 per person | 1h 45m | 4.73★ · 350 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:50 | English |
| Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife ViewsAlso recommended | NZ$ 179 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 1,647 | Every day · 08:50, 11:10, 13:30 and 15:55 | English |
| Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from QueenstownGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 369 per person | 13h | 4.93★ · 3,849 | Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 | English |
| Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Glacier Cliffs & Wildlife | NZ$ 143 per person | 2h | 4.67★ · 571 | Every day · 8 start times, 08:50 to 15:25 | English |
| Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te AnauGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 319 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 1,006 | Every day · 07:15 and 08:15 | English |
| Milford Sound Cruise: Waterfalls, Mitre Peak & Nature Views | NZ$ 179 per person | 1h 45m | 4.63★ · 407 | Every day · 7 start times, 10:30 to 15:45 | English |
| Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach | NZ$ 344 per person | 13h | 4.64★ · 573 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Milford Sound Overnight Kayaking: Fiordland Jewel Cruise | NZ$ 1,449 per person | 17h 30m | 4.81★ · 135 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Milford Sound Overnight Cruise & Kayaking, Fiordland | NZ$ 1,398 per group up to 2 people · ≈ NZ$ 699 per person if 2 go | 2d | 4.72★ · 170 | Every day except Wednesday and Friday · 16:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown (NZ$ 369 per person) · Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau (NZ$ 319 per person)
- With pickup (2): Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown (NZ$ 369 per person) · Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau (NZ$ 319 per person)