Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comMilford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (approx.)
Location: Te Anau, New Zealand
Product code: 2264RJTEU_MILFORD
As you board your luxury coach in Te Anau you can enjoy a spectacular journey along the Milford Road. The coach driver provides an informative commentary in English only. There is time for a photo stop and short walks along the way.
Upon arrival at Milford Sound, you will board the Milford Mariner for the overnight cruise. The vessel explores in a leisurely way many points of interest, with plenty of time available to view waterfalls, rain forest, mountains and wildlife with the experienced nature guide on board.
The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. With a nature guide at hand you can explore 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. The Milford Mariner caters for visitors who enjoy comfort combined with activity. The vessel has been purpose built to accommodate passengers in private cabins with en suite bathrooms. It has a spacious dinning saloon, observation lounge and large open deck areas for viewing the scenery of Milford Sound.
After reaching the open sea, subject to weather and favorable conditions the sails are hoisted for a period. The vessel returns to and anchors overnight in sheltered Harrison Cove. Activities include kayaking and exploring the shoreline on the tender craft. The overnight cruise includes a delicious three course buffet evening meal and hearty cooked breakfast. beverages are sold at the licensed, on board bar. The next morning following breakfast there is further cruising before returning to the Milford Sound Wharf.
After disembarkation on the morning of the second day you will return to Te Anau by coach allowing time to reflect on the beauty of the morning scenery.
- Daily (October 01 to April 30 )
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (May 01 - 30 and September 01 - 30)
- 12:45pm (October 01 to April 30 )
- 12:15pm (May 01 - 30 and September 01 - 30)
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a bed
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 14 years, providing they are sharing a room with 1 adult
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- Viewing decks, dining saloon and observation lounge
- Private cabins with en suite bathrooms
- Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
- 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft
- Interpretation handouts available in selection of languages
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Underwater Observatory entrance fee
- Meals and drinks, unless otherwise stated
- Items of a personal nature
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Interpretation handouts are available in English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Thai languages
- Comfortable walking shoes/boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Woolen sweater or fleece jacket
- Overnight bag with a change of clothes
- Swimwear (optional)
- Cash for bar and snacks
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
- Camera and lots of film!
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