Sightseeing cruises in Queenstown
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Best-priced Milford cruise, with peak slot availability.
Inclusions
1-hour 45-minute to 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
Expert skipper commentary
Complimentary tea & coffee
Wildlife spotting opportunities
Access to outdoor viewing decks
Indoor heated lounge area
Multi-language audio guide app
Scenic flight transfers from Queenstown (if option selected)
35 minutes each way flying time
Guaranteed window seats
Expert pilot commentary
Exclusions
Boutique boat, big encounters, with a maximum of 75 guests
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2-hour Milford Sound cruise on a boutique boat
Maximum 75 passengers only
Expert skipper & guide
Close-to-waterfall positioning
Wildlife encounter opportunities
Onboard commentary
Guided Milford Track walk (if option selected)
10min boat to Sandfly Point
Up to 4 hours hiking time
Expert hiking guide
Track safety briefing and safety gear
Exclusions
Pair aerial vistas with a small-group cruise for a faster, more immersive fiord escape.
Inclusions
2-hour Milford Sound cruise
Round-trip transfers between Queenstown and Milford Sound
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Small-group experience
Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound [as per option selected]
Coach transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound with scenic flight back to Queenstown [as per option selected]
Reserved seating on the Milford Sound cruise [as per option selected]
Lunch [as per option selected]
Exclusions
Cruise Lake Wakatipu with optional add-ons like a farm tour, BBQ meal, or horse trek.
Inclusions
Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Live commentary on the cruise
Walter Peak Farm Tour (if option selected)
Guided tour of Walter Peak Farm
English-speaking guide
Walter Peak Farm sheepdog show
Freshly baked afternoon tea (homemade scones, cakes, sandwiches, and slices)
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Meal (if option selected)
Gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner buffet here (based on time selected) (based on time selected)
Walter Peak Farm sheepdog show
Walter Peak Horse Trekking Tour (if option selected)
45-minute horse trekking tour
Nature guide
Small group of up to 6 people
Freshly baked morning or afternoon tea (homemade scones, cakes, sandwiches, and slices)
Safety helmet and wet weather clothing
Walter Peak Garden to Table experience (if option selected)
Return cruise on the TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu
Guided tour of the kitchen gardens with produce tasting
Native flora & conservation walk
Opportunity to plant a native tree or shrub
Garden-to-table light lunch, featuring homegrown & locally sourced ingredients
Expert host commentary throughout the experience
Spirit of Queenstown cruise (if option selected)
1-hour 30-min Spirit of Queenstown cruise
Live commentary by expert skipper
Access to open top deck
Wheelchair accessible
Exclusions
Scenic Lake Wakatipu cruise with gourmet BBQ and historic Walter Peak farm experience.
Inclusions
Walter Peak Farm sheepdog show
Gourmet BBQ experience here (based on time selected)
90-minute TSS Earnslaw cruise (as per option selected)
60-minute Spirit of Queenstown cruise (as per option selected)
Live commentary
Exclusions
Let expert guides handle logistics on scenic full-day itinerary with transfers and cruise included.
Inclusions
Milford Sound cruise with live commentary
Guided nature walks and scenic stops at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley and Monkey Creek [as per option selected]
Round-trip AC coach transfers [as per option selected]
Round-trip transfers in a luxury vehicle [as per option selected]
Round-trip scenic flights from Queenstown, 35 minutes each way [as per option selected]
Hotel transfers from Queenstown [as per option selected]
Boutique small-boat cruise, maximum 15 guests [as per option selected]
Access to cruise vessels with 3 viewing decks [as per option selected]
Priority seating on board [as per option selected]
Small-group tour [as per option selected]
Tea and coffee on board the cruise [as per option selected]
All taxes and fees [as per option selected]
Exclusions
Shorter travel, calmer crowds, the Te Anau advantage.
Inclusions
Full-day guided tour of Milford Sound from Te Anau
2-hour Milford Sound scenic cruise
English-speaking driver/guide
Return transfers from Te Anau with stops for short walks
Live commentary on board
Exclusions
Full-day Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise with Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass journey.
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Exclusions
Exclusive Milford Sound access after hours: sunset, stars & sunrise.
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Overnight cruise on Milford Sound
Access to kayak or small boat for exploring shoreline
Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared, bunk-style compartments
Canapés inspired by local ingredients
3-course buffet dinner including dessert options
Continental and buffet breakfast
Onboard chef
Wildlife viewing opportunities
Specialist nature guide
Round-trip coach transfers from Te Anau and Queenstown (based on option selected)
Cruise Lake Wakatipu, explore a working farm, and enjoy afternoon tea in alpine surrounds.
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