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Start: Milford Sound
Duration: 2 days
Travel Time: 17 hours

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Sleep Beneath the Stars in Majestic Milford Sound

Board your overnight cruise in the late afternoon and settle in as you glide through one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. With a nature guide onboard, you’ll learn about Milford Sound’s unique geology, rich Māori and European history, and diverse wildlife—including fur seals, dolphins, and penguins.

As the sun sets, the vessel anchors in a tranquil cove where you can explore by kayak or tender boat, or simply relax on deck with a warm drink. A freshly prepared buffet dinner awaits in the dining saloon, setting the stage for a night of stargazing, quiet reflection, or shared stories beneath Fiordland’s dark skies.

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About the Milford Mariner

  • Sleeps 64
  • Private cabins with ensuites (twin or double bed configuration)
  • Limited quad-share bunk-style compartments with ensuites (Call to book)
  • Spacious viewing decks and observation lounge
  • Dining saloon and licensed bar
  • Carries 30 kayaks and 2 tender craft onboard

Important Information

  • The trip duration is for 1 night
  • Accommodation onboard the Milford Mariner (sleeps 64):
    • Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms - twin, double or single occupancy (a single passenger must pay sole occupancy rate)
    • Quad share bunk-style compartments with ensuites - please contact us to book
  • Three course buffet dinner including appetisers, soups, salads, hot dishes and a selection of desserts and cheeses (vegetarian options available)
  • A full buffet breakfast with cooked and continental options is served
  • There is a licensed bar on board. Due to the remote location, we can only accept cash
  • Kayaking and tender craft (small boat) activities included
  • Choose to explore the shoreline by kayak or small boat
  • Specialist nature guide on board
  • Wildlife sighting opportunities – seals, penguins and dolphins
  • Coach connections available from Te Anau and Queenstown

EXTRA INFORMATION

  • Duvets, sheets and towels provided
  • Suitable for all ages, with the exception of infants in quad share
  • Complimentary tea and coffee is available

DEPARTURE TIMES

The trip leaves from the Milford Sound Terminal at 4.00pm and returns by 9.15am the following day.

You are required to check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.

AGE INFORMATION

  • Adults: 16 years +
  • Children: 2-15 years, Children must be accompanied by an adult, including in their room overnight.
  • Infants: 0-23 months carried free if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Cots only in twin cabins. Passengers to provide own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

  • More than 14 days before travel: Full refund**
  • Within 14 days of travel: No refunds
  • Changes to your travel date may be offered subject to notifying us at least five days prior to travel. Amendments within five days of travel will result in no refund.
  • If a booking is made within 14 days of travel, there is a date amendment period of 24 hours immediately after booking. Please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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