Milford Sound Overnight Experience

MILFORD SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Explore this spectacular southern fiord in peace and tranquillity; when day visitors have departed the scene.
Milford Sound is a 22-km narrow fiord off the Tasman Sea, surrounded by cliffs, peaks & waterfalls. In an area often visited by rain, the mountain peaks are often softened by mist and an air of mystic calm. Mitre Peak, rising majestically to 1692m, and the 146m Stirling Falls are but two features of the magnificent landscape of Milford Sound.
Maori legend says it was Tu Te Raki Whanoa, an adze-wielding godly figure, who created the fiords. With incantations and his magic adze, Tu Te Raki Whanoa sculpted his finest work: Piopiotahi, meaning "single thrush," which is Milford Sound today. A variety of marine life can be viewed at close hand from cruise ships, including fur seals, crested penguins and dolphins. 

Milford Mariner (60 passengers, private cabins)
Departs: Day 1 at 4.30pm / Returns: Day 2 at 9.15am
Operates: 01 September to 31 May. (Outside these dates only group bookings accepted, on request)

Designed along the lines of a traditional New Zealand coastal trading scow to reflect Fiordland’s heritage, the Milford Mariner caters for visitors who enjoy comfort combined with activity. It offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. On board the Mariner, you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. After reaching the open sea, subject to weather, the sails will be hoisted for a period. Accompanied by our nature guide, you can go exploring in the small boats & kayaks or simply relax on deck.  After the day’s activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your private cabin.

Features include:

• Spacious viewing decks, dining saloon and observation lounge
• Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (two single beds or, if requested, one double bed) Two family rooms (4 bunks) available on request.
• Delicious three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
• Drinks are sold at the licensed, on board bar.
• 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft

There is an option to visit the Milford Underwater Observatory and we can offer coach & flight connections for joining the cruise. Please request details.

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.