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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
Thu 1 Oct
10:00 am
Thu 1 Oct
10:00 am
Fri 2 Oct
6:30 am
Fri 2 Oct
7:00 am
Fri 2 Oct
7:00 am
Fri 2 Oct
9:30 am

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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Upgrade your cruise with the Captain's VIP Lounge experience

Elevate your Milford Sound Nature Cruise with the Captain's VIP Lounge — an exclusive retreat for just 20 guests. Enjoy priority boarding, a dedicated host, spacious seating, a private viewing deck, and included food and beverages, all while enjoying full access to the vessel as you explore the stunning fiord.

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Book Ahead & Save up to 20%

Milford Sound day trips and cruises provide a chance to explore its stunning cliffs, waterfalls, marine life, and rainforests. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, it's a must-see destination.