Product Overview

Our three hour cruise & underwater observatory experience is the longest and most personal in Milford Sound. Make the most of your time in Milford Sound, stay for longer and see more!

Product Description

If you are looking for an experience that’ s more authentic, more insightful and more personal – this is it! On our small boat cruise your skipper will provide entertaining and informative commentary and our friendly boat hots will answer any of your questions. On our small boat you will get so close to the sheer cliffs you can reach out and touch them, drink glacier water and feel the full force of Stirling Falls.

The adventure continues at the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory where you will experience life beneath the surface. Descend 64 steps (10 metres) underwater into a large viewing area where windows open your eyes to this underwater haven. Unlike an aquarium, the fish are free to come and go; it’s the people who are contained. Stay a little longer and you won’t just see Milford Sound, you’ll experience it!

Book online directly with Southern Discoveries and save!

Departure Times

Summer Oct - Apr 9.30am and 1.30pm

Winter May - Sep 12.15pm

Duration

3 hours

What To Bring

Warm clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera

Company Info

Southern Discoveries have been operating for more than 60 years and are the original Milford Sound Red Boats cruise company. We offer the widest range of adventure activities in the fiord, including a variety of cruises, kayaking and underwater observatory excursions. You can join one of our coaches and take a day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau or Queenstown.

In world-famous Queenstown, you can join us on the longest lake cruise which takes you further than anyone else to discover hidden views and unique experiences.

We maintain an ongoing commitment to the conservation of our environment through sponsorship of the Sinbad Sanctuary Project and the Tawaki Project in partnership with the Department of Conservation, Fiordland Conservation Trust and the University of Otago.

We are a member of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment and we are Qualmark Gold Endorsed, meaning we are among the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. We encourage all of our guests to learn about the Tiaki Promise so they can join us in keeping this incredible country beautiful!