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Small Group Travel & Cruise

Discover Milford Sound with our small-group journeys. Travel in a customised glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter vehicle, with panoramic views of Fiordland’s mountains and forests and easy interaction with your driver-guide. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, and let us handle every detail.

As Milford Sound’s original operator with 70+ years of experience, Southern Discoveries offers different ways to reach the fiord. Our small-group trips in a Mercedes Sprinter vehicle (maximum 12 guests) pair with the Discover More Cruise or the fully hosted Captain’s VIP Cruise. Every Southern Discoveries experience comes with the same friendly team and local expertise; the difference is the travel style, giving you freedom to choose the experience that suits you best.

Upcoming Departures

Thu 1 Oct
6:30 am
Thu 1 Oct
7:00 am
Thu 1 Oct
7:00 am
Thu 1 Oct
9:30 am
13h 30m
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Thu 1 Oct
10:00 am
10h 30m
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Thu 1 Oct
10:00 am
10h 30m
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Fri 2 Oct
6:30 am
Fri 2 Oct
7:00 am
Fri 2 Oct
7:00 am
Fri 2 Oct
9:30 am
13h 30m
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Small Group Travel & Discover More Cruise
Small Group Travel & Discover More Cruise
from $369.00
Travel from Queenstown or Te Anau to Milford Sound in a small group onboard a glass‑roof Mercedes Sprinter, enjoying incredible scenery, commentary, and a relaxed road journey. Then join the Discover More Cruise, our longest Milford Sound cruise, with an onboard Nature Guide and more time to immerse yourself in the remarkable Milford Sound landscapes.

Available from October 2026

Small Group Travel & Captain’s VIP Cruise
Small Group Travel & Captain’s VIP Cruise
from $449.00
An incredible fully hosted VIP Milford Sound experience. Travel from Queenstown in a glass‑roof Mercedes Sprinter then access the Captain’s VIP Lounge on a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. With priority boarding, a private onboard space, and all-inclusive food and drinks, this is for those who want a seamless and very special way to experience Milford Sound.

Available from October 2026

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SAVE $20 on Queenstown Wine Tour

Embark on a small group Queenstown Wine Tour and enjoy $20 off this exclusive experience. Visit four boutique cellar doors, savour premium tastings, and enjoy a delicious light platter. With luxurious transport and stunning Central Otago scenery, this is a wine adventure not to be missed!


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Milford Sound Premium Heli Cruise Heli & Captain's VIP Lounge Experience

Begin your journey with a scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, including an alpine mountain landing above Fiordland's dramatic landscapes. On arrival, enjoy a premium Nature Cruise with priority boarding, a private lounge, hosted food and beverage service, and your own private balcony — an elevated way to explore the fiord.

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Combo & Save – Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Fiordland Jet

Two days, two boat trips, two unique adventures. Discover the best of Fiordland's lakes, fiords, and rivers with this Milford Sound Cruise + Fiordland Jet Boat Combo.