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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Offered by Fiordland Discovery

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$1,449.00 per person

4.8 (134 reviews)

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17 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Overnight Milford Sound cruise on the Fiordland Jewel with ensuite cabins, dinner and breakfast, kayaking, and return to Milford Sound Terminal by 8.45am.

Tour Overview

Check in at the Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal at 2.35pm, board at 2.50pm, and depart at 3.10pm for an overnight cruise aboard the Fiordland Jewel. You return to the Milford Sound Terminal the next morning at approximately 8.45am.

With a maximum of 22 passengers each night, this is a small-scale way to explore Milford Sound onboard the Fiordland Jewel. The vessel has nine climate-controlled cabins, each with an ensuite and sea views. Accommodation is based on two people per cabin, with a choice of king twin or super king double.

Your time on the water includes two cruises of Milford Sound, along with kayaking and tender boat explorations. Weather permitting, you can also use the top-deck hot tub while surrounded by the fiord. The crew share their knowledge of the area’s natural wilderness and local wildlife throughout the journey.

Meals are included, with a three-course evening meal and a cooked and continental breakfast prepared by the onboard chef. After dinner, underwater film footage captured by the Fiordland Jewel’s onboard Remote Operating Vehicle, ROV, offers a look at sea life beneath the surface.

Bookings are open from 1 November 2025 to 26 April 2026. Van connections from Te Anau or Queenstown are available for an additional charge.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • 3-course dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Kayaking
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Use of top-deck hot tub following dinner
  • Tender boat excursion

Not Included:

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from Milford Sound
  • Overnight Cruise parking in the main car park from 2pm - NZD$30 paid in the terminal

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Fiordland Discovery

    Meet our crew at the Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal. Check-in is at 2.35pm, boarding the boat at 2.50pm, departure at 3.10pm for your overnight cruise. You will return to this terminal the next morning at approx. 8.45am.

    30 minutes

  2. 2

    Mitre Peak

    View on your cruise

    Pass by without stopping

  3. 3

    Fiordland National Park

    Explore Milford Sound onboard the Fiordland Jewel

    17 hours

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Visitor Centre

Visitor Centre 1 Milford Sound Highway, 94, Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand

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Meet at the Fiordland Discovery Desk in the Milford Sound Terminal. Overnight Cruise PARKING for Fiordland Discovery is in the main car park from 2pm. RATE is $30. Payment at the overnight pay machine in terminal. NOTE: If parking prior to 2pm the hourly rate of NZD$10 applies, pay in the car park

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

Bookings are open from 1 November 2025 to 26 April 2026. Rate of $2,698 is per cabin, maximum 2 people (no single occupancy rates apply).

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not suitable for children 5 years and under. We are unable to supply additional beds/cots. Children 6+ years are charged at full fare.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.