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Milford Sound Nature Cruise – Captain's VIP Lounge

Exclusive Captain's VIP Lounge upgrade for your Milford Sound Nature Cruise — private space for 20 guests, priority boarding, dedicated host, private deck, and food & beverages included.

Exclusive Captain's VIP Lounge upgrade for your Milford Sound Nature Cruise — private space for 20 guests, priority boarding, dedicated host, private deck, and food & beverages included.

Highlights

  • Exclusive access to a private lounge limited to just 20 guests per departure
  • Priority boarding — be first on board before the general public
  • Dedicated host for the duration of the cruise
  • Private outdoor viewing deck with unobstructed views of the fiord
  • Captain's VIP menu with included beverages served throughout
  • Iconic views of Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls, and glacier-carved rock walls

Upgrade your Milford Sound Nature Cruise with the Captain's VIP Lounge — reserved for just 20 guests per departure. This exclusive onboard retreat combines world-class scenery with a premium, relaxed experience that sets it apart from standard cruise seating.

Enjoy priority boarding before the general public, then settle into spacious, comfortable seating as your dedicated host takes care of every detail throughout the cruise. Step out onto your private viewing deck for uninterrupted panoramas of Milford Sound's towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and iconic Mitre Peak — without the crowds.

Throughout the cruise, enjoy the Captain's VIP menu with included beverages served to your seat. You'll still have full access to all other passenger areas of the vessel, including the open top deck and panoramic indoor cabin.

The cruise travels the full length of Milford Sound — past glacier-carved rock faces, Stirling Falls, and Harrison Cove. Watch for New Zealand fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, and the rare Fiordland crested penguin, with live skipper commentary bringing this UNESCO World Heritage fiord to life.

Available on the 11:15am and 1:30pm Nature Cruise departures only.

Adult $288.00
Child $188.00 (5 - 14 years)
Infant $109.00

What's included

  • Reserved seating in the Captain's VIP Lounge (max 20 guests)
  • Priority boarding
  • Dedicated personal host for the full cruise
  • Captain's VIP Lounge food menu (served throughout cruise)
  • Selection of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic included)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Visitor Terminal

Notes

  • Available on the 11:15 am and 1:30 pm Nature Cruise departures only Maximum 20 guests per departure in the Captain's VIP Lounge Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts Menu is subject to change Due to New Zealand liquor laws, alcohol cannot be served on: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day (all day), and ANZAC Day (up to 1:00 pm) Every cruise travels the full length of the fiord, subject to weather conditions Wildlife sightings (seals, dolphins, penguins) cannot be guaranteed Cruises depart from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal.

  • Pricing is per person and applies to all ticket types. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount..

Available Bookings from 15 Apr to 28 Apr 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00

  • Adult$288.00
  • Child$188.00
  • Infant$109.00
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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult

Child 5 - 14 years

Infant

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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