When the day visitors depart a silence descends. An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a ˜once in a lifetime" experience.

Real Journeys offers two overnight cruise options at Milford Sound. Each cruise offers passengers a relaxing opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery and wildlife of Milford Sound. They do, however, differ in terms of accommodation Milford Mariner private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (60 passengers), Milford Wanderer twin cabin accommodation - shared bathroom facilities (36 passengers)

Real Journeys also offers overnight cruises at Doubtful Sound

Milford Mariner overnight cruise on Milford Sound

The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. On board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. With our nature guide you can go exploring in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your private cabin.

• Spacious viewing decks, dining saloon and observation lounge ( Vessel Layout )
• Private Cabins with ensuite bathrooms (two single beds or, if requested, one double bed)
• Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
• Capacity sleeps 60
• 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft
• Underwater Observatory option
• Luxury coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out option, Milford to Queenstown (weather permitting)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), cash for bar and snacks, camera and lots of film, overnight bag only.
Note: The September and May coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday, Friday only.

Milford Wanderer Milford Sound overnight cruises

An overnight cruise on board the Milford Wanderer is a unique adventure. With our nature guide and friendly crew, you will cruise the full length of the fiord. Keep a lookout for wildlife, especially fur seals basking on the rocks. There is plenty of time available for you to go exploring in the kayaks and tender craft. As the shadows deepen the Milford Wanderer returns under sail (weather permitting) to Harrison Cove for the night. In our cosy saloon enjoy a delicious meal and socialise with other passengers.

• Spacious viewing decks and cosy dining saloon ( Vessel Layout )
• Twin bedded cabins with share facility bathrooms
• Three course evening meal and breakfast
• 20 kayaks and 1 tender craft
• Capacity sleeps 36
• Underwater Observatory option
• Luxury coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out option, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, woolen sweater/fleece jacket, change of clothes, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear (optional), cash for bar and snacks, camera and lots of film, overnight bag only.

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