Review Milford Sound Nature Cruise by Southern Discoveries
Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders and hop on a cruise along Milford Sound! Famed for its dramatic sceneries, picturesque peaks, mesmerizing bodies of water, and unique wildlife, Milford Sound is the perfect getaway for adventure seekers. Get to witness the iconic Mitre Peak and a taste of pure glacial waters fresh from Milford Sound’s towering waterfalls. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to the magnificent region of Milford Sound with free coffee and tea and knowledgeable guides on board.
Maribon *****
Fantastic
2025-11-15 05:52
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Exploring Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries was truly one of the most unforgettable highlights of the trip. The entire experience felt seamless—from the moment we checked in to the breathtaking cruise through the fjord. Their staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the place, sharing stories and facts that made the journey even more meaningful.
The vessel was comfortable with plenty of viewing spots, and the panoramic windows made it easy to take in the dramatic cliffs, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Getting up close to Stirling and Bowen Falls was a surreal moment—you can literally feel the spray of glacial water as the boat gently moves in.
Richa ******
Fantastic
2024-03-19 08:01
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The Milford Cruise via Southern Discoveries was incredible. There was plenty of space to roam around on the deck, as well as sit inside for a while. The self-serve tea & coffee was lovely, and options to buy food was ok. I loved how the driver would narrate where we were, and got up close to a waterfall. Definitely bring a rain jacket, it shifted between sun & rain for us!
Alfred ***
Fantastic
2023-06-06 22:29
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The cruise ride was about 2 hours that brings you along the fjord towards the open sea before making a turn back inland. The view along the way was magnificent and we were lucky enough to see some dolphins playing in the water. Definitely worth it.
LIU ********
Fantastic
2025-12-01 13:44
Product: Nature Cruise · 12:45
What a beautiful place! The waterfalls are especially spectacular on rainy days, so if you can come on a rainy day, you're really lucky. We saw a lot of waterfalls that time, and the water volume was very abundant. I highly recommend this trip. The staff on our boat were very helpful, even proactively taking pictures for us. They were very polite and even helped us scrape the fog off the windows so we could see the fjord waterfalls clearly. Overall, it was an unforgettable view.
Jia ********
Fantastic
2023-12-16 07:21
Product: Nature Cruise · 2:30 PM
For the price it’s actually ok. No difference from other operators. It’s better to get the cheaper one from other operators IF you can be there for the last ferry. Else Southern Discoveries operate till pretty late esp if you’re driving from Queenstown.
Wang *********
Fantastic
2024-07-17 19:37
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The weather was great, which made the whole trip to the fjord wonderful. We saw magnificent scenery. What was even more surprising was seeing several dolphins swimming with us. It was really a great experience!
Sato ******
Fantastic
2025-09-21 22:20
Product: Nature Cruise · 13:30
I never knew you could see fjords in the Southern Hemisphere, so I felt like I got a great deal! The majestic scenery, the overwhelming scale of the waterfalls, and the Tasman Sea that suddenly opened up after passing through the long, long fjord... I was completely satisfied with everything. It's definitely worth seeing.
劉 **
Fantastic
2025-01-07 11:36
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Redemption was very easy. We were very lucky that the weather was superb. Got close to the waterfall and cliff side for viewing.
Shirley ***
Fantastic
2024-02-19 08:36
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Firstly I must remind all to reach the place early (at least 45 mins) and go straight to the jetty first. The boarding beth is really far. Our group of 7 were running like crazy...and that's sth I remember till today. Overall the scenery is beautiful and the whole experience was good. We took many nice photos there.
Rachel ***
Fantastic
2023-12-08 01:02
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
What I love the most from this activity is the closeup Waterfall experience. The cruise drove so close to the Waterfall and we got the splash and wet. Though the cruise was crowded on that day, we managed to grab some nice photos. Oh and not to forget we got free coffee and tea on board.
Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders and hop on a cruise along Milford Sound! Famed for its dramatic sceneries, picturesque peaks, mesmerizing bodies of water, and unique wildlife, Milford Sound is the perfect getaway for adventure seekers. Get to witness the iconic Mitre Peak and a taste of pure glacial waters fresh from Milford Sound’s towering waterfalls. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to the magnificent region of Milford Sound with free coffee and tea and knowledgeable guides on board.
Maribon *****
Fantastic
2025-11-15 05:52
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Exploring Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries was truly one of the most unforgettable highlights of the trip. The entire experience felt seamless—from the moment we checked in to the breathtaking cruise through the fjord. Their staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the place, sharing stories and facts that made the journey even more meaningful.
The vessel was comfortable with plenty of viewing spots, and the panoramic windows made it easy to take in the dramatic cliffs, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Getting up close to Stirling and Bowen Falls was a surreal moment—you can literally feel the spray of glacial water as the boat gently moves in.
The vessel was comfortable with plenty of viewing spots, and the panoramic windows made it easy to take in the dramatic cliffs, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Getting up close to Stirling and Bowen Falls was a surreal moment—you can literally feel the spray of glacial water as the boat gently moves in.
Richa ******
Fantastic
2024-03-19 08:01
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The Milford Cruise via Southern Discoveries was incredible. There was plenty of space to roam around on the deck, as well as sit inside for a while. The self-serve tea & coffee was lovely, and options to buy food was ok. I loved how the driver would narrate where we were, and got up close to a waterfall. Definitely bring a rain jacket, it shifted between sun & rain for us!
Alfred ***
Fantastic
2023-06-06 22:29
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The cruise ride was about 2 hours that brings you along the fjord towards the open sea before making a turn back inland. The view along the way was magnificent and we were lucky enough to see some dolphins playing in the water. Definitely worth it.
LIU ********
Fantastic
2025-12-01 13:44
Product: Nature Cruise · 12:45
What a beautiful place! The waterfalls are especially spectacular on rainy days, so if you can come on a rainy day, you're really lucky. We saw a lot of waterfalls that time, and the water volume was very abundant. I highly recommend this trip. The staff on our boat were very helpful, even proactively taking pictures for us. They were very polite and even helped us scrape the fog off the windows so we could see the fjord waterfalls clearly. Overall, it was an unforgettable view.
Jia ********
Fantastic
2023-12-16 07:21
Product: Nature Cruise · 2:30 PM
For the price it’s actually ok. No difference from other operators. It’s better to get the cheaper one from other operators IF you can be there for the last ferry. Else Southern Discoveries operate till pretty late esp if you’re driving from Queenstown.
Wang *********
Fantastic
2024-07-17 19:37
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
The weather was great, which made the whole trip to the fjord wonderful. We saw magnificent scenery. What was even more surprising was seeing several dolphins swimming with us. It was really a great experience!
Sato ******
Fantastic
2025-09-21 22:20
Product: Nature Cruise · 13:30
I never knew you could see fjords in the Southern Hemisphere, so I felt like I got a great deal! The majestic scenery, the overwhelming scale of the waterfalls, and the Tasman Sea that suddenly opened up after passing through the long, long fjord... I was completely satisfied with everything. It's definitely worth seeing.
劉 **
Fantastic
2025-01-07 11:36
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Redemption was very easy. We were very lucky that the weather was superb. Got close to the waterfall and cliff side for viewing.
Shirley ***
Fantastic
2024-02-19 08:36
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
Firstly I must remind all to reach the place early (at least 45 mins) and go straight to the jetty first. The boarding beth is really far. Our group of 7 were running like crazy...and that's sth I remember till today. Overall the scenery is beautiful and the whole experience was good. We took many nice photos there.
Rachel ***
Fantastic
2023-12-08 01:02
Product: Nature Cruise · 10:30
What I love the most from this activity is the closeup Waterfall experience. The cruise drove so close to the Waterfall and we got the splash and wet. Though the cruise was crowded on that day, we managed to grab some nice photos. Oh and not to forget we got free coffee and tea on board.
