Milford Sound - Overnight Cruises

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
*Please include Option Codes when booking: RJ30 Twin-Share RJ31 Double RJ32 Sole Occupancy			1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011
			PEAK 1 Nov 10 - 31 Mar 2011		OFF-PEAK 1 - 31 Oct 10 1 Apr 11 - 31 May 11 1 - 30 Sep 11
			*Twin- Share	*Sole Occ'y	*Twin- Share	*Sole Occ'y
RJ250 Ex Milford	Overnight Cruise	Adult Child	$495.00 $247.50	$867.00 N/A	$347.00 $173.25	$607.00 N/A
RJ258 Ex Te Anau	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$574.00 $287.00	$946.00 N/A	$402.00 $201.00	$662.00 N/A
RJ251 Ex Queenstown	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$645.00 $322.50	$1,017.00 N/A	$452.00 $225.77	$712.00 N/A
RJ253/RJ256 Queenstown- Milford-Te Anau or vice versa	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$610.00 $305.00	$982.00 N/A	$427.00 $213.50	$687.00 N/A
RJ252 Ex Queenstown	Coach/ Overnight/ Fly	Adult Child	$1,020.00 $566.25	$1,392.00 N/A	$827.00 $469.50	$1,087.00 N/A

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

MILFORD WANDERER OVERNIGHT CRUISES - PRICING & SCHEDULE
TO ASSIST WITH COMPARTMENT ALLOCATION PLEASE SPECIFY GENDER OF PAX AT TIME OF BOOKING.			1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011
			PEAK 1 Nov 10 - 31 Mar 2011	OFF-PEAK 1 - 31 Oct 10 1 Apr 11 - 31 May 11 1 - 30 Sep 11
RJ270 Ex Milford	Overnight Cruise	Adult Child	$240.00 $120.00	$168.00 $84.00
RJ278 Ex Te Anau	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$319.00 $159.50	$224.00 $112.00
RJ271 Ex Queenstown	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$390.00 $195.00	$273.00 $136.52
RJ273/RJ276 Queenstown- Milford-Te Anau or vice versa	Coach/ Overnight/ Coach	Adult Child	$354.5 $177.25	$248.15 $124.09
RJ272 Ex Queenstown	Coach/ Overnight/ Fly	Adult Child	$765.00 $438.75	$648.00 $380.27

Milford Wanderer Overnight Cuirses - Milford Sound

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

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

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.