Real Journeys boat cruises, Fiordland, New Zealand - Mildford Sound overnight cruises

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 three 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 bunk style accommodation (61 passengers) and M.V. Friendship bunk-style accommodation (12 passengers).

Real Journeys also offers Doubful Sound overnight cruises.

Milford mariner Overnight Cruise 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) Two family rooms (4 bunks) available on request. Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast Capacity – sleeps 60 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft Underwater Observatory option 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, overnight bag only.
Milford Wanderer overnight cruise 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) Comfortable bunk style accommodation with four bunks per compartment Three course evening meal and breakfast 20 kayaks and 1 tender craft Capacity – sleeps 61 Underwater Observatory option Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau Fly out options, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent) 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.
MV Friendship overnight cruise The M.V. Friendship is a small vessel with real character. You will cruise the full length of Milford Sound before anchoring for the night in Deepwater Basin. Beneath the towering presence of Mitre Peak, you can go kayaking around sheltered bays, venture ashore in the tender craft or simply sit back and unwind. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a delicious barbecue meal and share stories of the day’s adventures. Viewing deck and cosy dining saloon Comfortable shared bunk-style accommodation Three course barbecue meal and breakfast 6 kayaks and 1 tender craft Capacity – sleeps 12 Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau Fly out options, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent) 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, overnight bag only.

Real Journeys also offers Milford Sound Day Cruises.

Please enquire for pricing and availability