Real Journeys - Overnight Cruises - Milford Marnier - Milford Sound  - New Zealand
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise

OVERNIGHT CRUISES
Timetable:
Departures: Sep - May 3.30pm / 4.30pm daily
Returns: 9.30am (day2)

Check in 20 mins prior to departure times


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
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise

Milford Sound
Overnight Cruises

When the daytime visitors depart, a silence descends on Milford Sound... An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound is a "once-in-a-lifetime" adventure.

Overnight cruising on the Milford Mariner in the long southern twilight provides a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience.

Cruise the full length of spectacular Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove.

Go exploring with our nature guide in the tender craft and kayaks. Then enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining room, before retiring to your private cabin.

Each cruise offers passengers a relaxing opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery and wildlife of Milford Sound.

  • Leisurely, extended full-length cruise of Milford Sound with wildlife viewing
  • Delicious dinner and breakfast
  • Kayaking and exploring by tender craft
  • Underwater Observatory option
  • Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections available
  • Queenstown fly-back option (weather permitting)
  • Suitable for all ages (except infants)
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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise

Milford Mariner
Milford Sound

  • 30 private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (two single beds or, if requested, one double bed)
  • Spacious viewing decks, dining room and observation lounge
  • Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
  • Capacity – sleeps 60
  • 30 kayaks and 2 tender craft (activities included)
  • Traditional style motor vessel with gaff-rigged sails
  • Commissioned in 2000
  • Length of 40 meters

Click map below to view
the route taken by
the Milford Mariner

Click here for the Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise map

  Prices

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Prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars ($NZ) per person*

Overnight Cruise ex Milford - Adult
Trip # RJ250
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 329.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 343.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 490.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 343.00* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 343.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 361.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 515.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 361.00* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

Overnight Cruise ex Milford - Child
Trip # RJ250
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 164.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 171.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 245.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 171.50* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 171.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 180.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 257.50* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 180.50* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE: Departs Day 1: 16:30hrs Returns Day 2: 09:15hrs Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr Departs Day 1: 16:30hrs Returns Day 2: 10:15hrs May and September

Overnight Cruise ex Te Anau - Adult
Trip # RJ258
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 382.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 397.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 567.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 397.00* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 397.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 417.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 596.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 417.00* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

Overnight Cruise ex Te Anau - Child
Trip # RJ258
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 191.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 198.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 283.50* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 198.50* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 198.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 208.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 298.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 208.50* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE: ** Departs/Returns 1 October - 30 April: 12:45hrs Day 1 depart Te Anau 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 09:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 12:30hrs arrive Te Anau ** Departs/Returns May and September (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only): 12:45hrs Day 1 depart Te Anau 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 10:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 12:30hrs arrive Te Anau ** Departure Points: Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau. Real Journeys coaches pick up from all accommodation in Te Anau (please advise your accommodation at time of booking so we can confirm in detail your pick-up times).

Overnight Cruise ex Queenstown - Adult
Trip # RJ251
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 429.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 443.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 632.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 443.00* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 443.00* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 465.00* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 664.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 465.00* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE: ** Departs/Returns 1 October - 30 April: 08:30hrs Day 1 depart Queenstown 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 09:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 15:30hrs arrive Queenstown (by coach) ** Departs/Returns May and September (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only): 08:30hrs Day 1 depart Queenstown 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 10:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 15:30hrs arrive Queenstown (by coach) ** Departure Points: Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Real Journeys coaches and taxis pick up from all accommodation in Queenstown (please advise your accommodation at time of booking so we can confirm in detail your pick-up times).

Overnight Cruise ex Queenstown - Child
Trip # RJ251
01 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 $NZ 214.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2010 to 31 Oct 2010 $NZ 221.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2010 to 31 Mar 2011 $NZ 316.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2011 to 31 May 2011 $NZ 221.50* Book Now
01 Sep 2011 to 30 Sep 2011 $NZ 221.50* Book Now
01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 $NZ 232.50* Book Now
01 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar 2012 $NZ 332.00* Book Now
01 Apr 2012 to 31 May 2012 $NZ 232.50* Book Now
For rates beyond 31 May 2012, please email milfordsoundovernightcruise@newzealandreservations.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE: ** Departs/Returns 1 October - 30 April: 08:30hrs Day 1 depart Queenstown 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 09:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 15:30hrs arrive Queenstown (by coach) ** Departs/Returns May and September (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only): 08:30hrs Day 1 depart Queenstown 16:30hrs board Milford Mariner 10:15hrs Day 2 disembark Milford Mariner 15:30hrs arrive Queenstown (by coach) ** Departure Points: Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Real Journeys coaches and taxis pick up from all accommodation in Queenstown (please advise your accommodation at time of booking so we can confirm in detail your pick-up times).

*Includes Government Taxes (GST).
Rates quoted are per person based on twin share occupancy
One child (14 years and under) sharing with one adult will be charged at 50% of the adult twin share rate.
Single occupancy rates apply for 1 person in a twin share room. The rate is calculated at 175% of the per person adult twin-share cabin rate.

Cancellation Policy: (Please read carefully):
Outside 30 days from arrival: $30 + GST per person
29-10 days - 50% of full payment
Inside 10 days - 100% of full payment.

  Booking Enquiries

Email MilfordOvernightCruise@NewZealandReservations.co.nz
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  within Australia 1800 149 007
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  Fax +64 3 355 9907
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