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Milford Sound - Overnight Cruises

:: Milford Sound

:: Daytime Cruises

:: Coach & Flight Connections

When the day visitors depart a silence descends. An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a 'once in a lifetime' experience.

Real Journeys offers three overnight cruise options at Milford Sound. Each cruise offers passengers a relaxing opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery and wildlife of Milford Sound. They do, however, differ in terms of accommodation – Milford Mariner private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (60 passengers), Milford Wanderer bunk style accommodation (61 passengers) and M.V. Friendship bunk-style accommodation (12 passengers).

Milford Mariner Overnight Cruises - Milford Sound

The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. On board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. With our nature guide you can go exploring in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your private cabin.

• Spacious viewing decks, dining saloon/fully licensed bar 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.
• Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
• Capacity – sleeps 60
• 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft
• Underwater Observatory option
• Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out option, Milford to Queenstown (weather permitting)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

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.

MILFORD MARINER OVERNIGHT CRUISE - PRICING & SCHEDULE
From Milford	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Overnight Cruises * Infants charged at child rate	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	4:30pm	9:15am	SO	753.00	-
				TS	430.00	215.00
	Oct 08 1 Apr 09 – Sep 09	4:30pm	9:15am	SO	527.00	-
				TS	301.00	151.00
	1 Oct 2009 – 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	4:30pm	9:15am	SO	823.00	-
				TS	470.00	235.00
	Oct 09 1 Apr 10 – Sep 10	4:30pm	9:15am	SO	576.00	-
				TS	329.00	165.00
From Te Anau	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Coach & Overnight Cruise Infants charged at child rate. September & May coach departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	12:45pm	12:30pm	SO	828.00	-
				TS	505.00	253.00
	Oct 08 1 Apr 09 – Sep 09	12:45pm	12:30pm	SO	580.00	-
				TS	354.00	177.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	12:45pm	12:30pm	SO	901.00	-
				TS	548.00	274.00
	Oct 09 1 Apr 10 – Sep 10	12:45pm	12:30pm	SO	631.00	-
				TS	384.00	192.00
From Queenstown	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Coach / Overnight Cruises * Infants charged at child rate. September & May coach departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	8:30am	3:30pm	SO	896.00	-
				TS	573.00	287.00
	Oct 08 1 Apr 09 – Sep 09	8:30am	3:30pm	SO	627.00	-
				TS	401.00	201.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	8:30am	3:30pm	SO	971.00	-
				TS	618.00	309.00
	Oct 09 1 Apr 10 – Sep 10	8:30am	3:30pm	SO	680.00	-
				TS	433.00	216.00
Coach / Overnight Cruise / Fly Flight - weather permitting Infants charged at child rate (unless in cot). September & May coach departs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	8:30am	11:40pm	SO	1256.00	-
				TS	933.00	521.00
	Oct 08 1 Apr 09 – Sep 09	8:30am	11:40pm	SO	987.00	-
				TS	761.00	435.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	8:30am	11:40pm	SO	1346.00	-
				TS	933.00	553.00
	Oct 09 1 Apr 10 – Sep 10	8:30am	11:40pm	SO	1055.00	-
				TS	808.00	460.00

Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruises - Milford Sound

An overnight cruise on board the Milford Wanderer is a unique adventure. With our nature guide and friendly crew, you will cruise the full length of the fiord. Keep a lookout for wildlife, especially fur seals basking on the rocks. There is plenty of time available for you to go exploring in the kayaks and tender craft. As the shadows deepen the Milford Wanderer returns under sail (weather permitting) to Harrison Cove for the night. In our cosy saloon enjoy a delicious meal and socialise with other passengers.

• Spacious viewing decks and cosy dining saloon/fully licensed bar
• Comfortable bunk style accommodation with four bunks per compartment
• Three course evening meal and breakfast
• 20 kayaks and 1 tender craft
• Capacity – sleeps 61
• Underwater Observatory option
• Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out options, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

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.

MILFORD WANDERER OVERNIGHT CRUISES - PRICING & SCHEDULE
From Milford	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Overnight Cruises Suitable for all ages with exception of infants	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	4:30am	9:30am	QS	220.00	77.00
	Oct 08 & Apr 09	4:30pm	9:30am	QS	154.00	110.00
	1 Oct 2009 – 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	4:30am	9:30am	QS	230.00	81.00
	Oct 09 & Apr 10	4:30pm	9:30am	QS	161.00	115.00
From Te Anau	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Coach / Overnight Cruises Suitable for all ages with exception of infants	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	12:45pm	12:30am	QS	295.00	148.00
	Oct 08 & Apr 09	12:45pm	12:30am	QS	207.00	103.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	12:45pm	12:30am	QS	308.00	154.00
	Oct 09 & Apr 10	12:45pm	12:30am	QS	216.00	108.00
From Te Anau	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
Coach / Overnight Cruises Suitable for all ages with exception of infants	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	8:30am	3:30am	QS	363.00	182.00
	Oct 08 & Apr 09	8:30pm	3:30am	QS	254.00	127.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	8:30am	3:30am	QS	378.00	189.00
	Oct 09 & Apr 10	8:30pm	3:30am	QS	265.00	132.00
Coach / Overnight Cruise / Fly Suitable for all ages with exception of infants, flights weather permitting	1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 08 – 31 Mar 09	8:30am	3:30am	QS	723.00	416.00
	Oct 08 & Apr 09	8:30pm	3:30am	QS	614.00	361.00
	1 Oct 2009– 30 Sep 2010
	Season	Departs	Returns	*	Adult	Child
	1 Nov 09 – 31 Mar 10	8:30am	3:30am	QS	753.00	433.00
	Oct 09 & Apr 10	8:30pm	3:30am	QS	640.00	376.00

Milford Wanderer Overnight Cuirses - Milford Sound

An overnight cruise on board the Milford Wanderer is a unique adventure. With our nature guide and friendly crew, you will cruise the full length of the fiord. Keep a lookout for wildlife, especially fur seals basking on the rocks. There is plenty of time available for you to go exploring in the kayaks and tender craft. As the shadows deepen the Milford Wanderer returns under sail (weather permitting) to Harrison Cove for the night. In our cosy saloon enjoy a delicious meal and socialise with other passengers.

• Spacious viewing decks and cosy dining saloon/fully licensed bar (vessel layout)
• Comfortable bunk style accommodation with four bunks per compartment
• Three course evening meal and breakfast
• 20 kayaks and 1 tender craft
• Capacity – sleeps 61
• Underwater Observatory option
• Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out options, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

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.

Note: During May and September, quad-share accommodation is available on the Milford Mariner as the Milford Wanderer is not operating. The September and May coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday, Friday only.

Flightseeing: Child rates apply for 4 - 14 years and infants 0 - 3 years carried free of charge, where the infant sits on parent's knee, otherwise child rates apply.

MV Friendship Overnight Cuirses - Milford Sound

The M.V. Friendship is a small vessel with real character. You will cruise the full length of Milford Sound before anchoring for the night in Deepwater Basin. Beneath the towering presence of Mitre Peak, you can go kayaking around sheltered bays, venture ashore in the tender craft or simply sit back and unwind. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a delicious barbecue meal and share stories of the day’s adventures.

• Viewing deck and cosy dining saloon
• Comfortable shared bunk-style accommodation
• Three course barbecue meal and breakfast
• 6 kayaks and 1 tender craft
• Capacity – sleeps 12
• Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Fly out options, Milford to Queenstown available (weather dependent)
• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants

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.

Flightseeing: Child rates apply for 4 - 14 years and infants 0 - 3 years carried free of charge, where the infant sits on parent's knee, otherwise child rates apply.