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Milford Sound

Guided tours and cruise sailings in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

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Nearest airport
Queenstown (ZQN), 51 mi
Time zone
New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)

Guided tours in Milford Sound

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Contiki

Best of New Zealand - Southbound

New Zealand

4.8 (133 reviews)

From $3,220

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

Kia Ora New Zealand

New Zealand

From $6,089

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

New Zealand Vista

New Zealand

From $5,130

per person

Next departure Nov 10, 2026

Contiki

NZ: South Island - Westbound

New Zealand

4.8 (585 reviews)

From $1,382

per person

Next departure Nov 11, 2026

AAT Kings

Southern Spotlight

New Zealand

4.5 (146 reviews)

From $3,192

per person

Next departure Nov 15, 2026

AAT Kings

Essence of New Zealand

New Zealand

4.6 (14 reviews)

From $7,995

per person

Next departure Nov 19, 2026

Cruises calling in Milford Sound

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Holland America Line · Westerdam · Transatlantic/Transpacific

48-Day South Pacific Crossing & New Zealand Collector

Sep 19, 2027 to Nov 7, 2027 · 48 nights

Seattle, Washington, US to Auckland, New Zealand

Offers: Have It All Early Booking Bonus, Pacific Crossing

Ports of call and details

From $6,979 per person, double occupancy$10,319

Inside, Pacific Crossing

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$6,979$10,319
Ocean View
$7,779$11,129
Verandah
$10,739$14,089
Signature Suite
$14,669$18,019
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Holland America Line · Westerdam · Australia & New Zealand

14-Day Australia & New Zealand

Oct 24, 2027 to Nov 7, 2027 · 14 nights

Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand

Offers: Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Ports of call and details

From $3,434 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$3,434
Ocean View
$3,584
Verandah
$4,834
Signature Suite
$5,934
Neptune Suite
$7,469
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Holland America Line · Zaandam · World/Grand Voyage

90-Day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage

Jan 30, 2028 to Apr 29, 2028 · 90 nights

Round trip from San Diego, California, US

Offers: 2028 Grand Voyage Early Booking Benefits

Ports of call and details

From $20,659 per person, double occupancy

Inside, 2028 Grand Voyage Early Booking Benefits

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$20,659
Ocean View
$22,059
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Holland America Line · Westerdam · Australia & New Zealand

14-Day New Zealand Discovery

Feb 13, 2028 to Feb 27, 2028 · 14 nights

Round trip from Sydney, Australia

Offers: Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Ports of call and details

From $3,639 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$3,639
Ocean View
$3,939
Verandah
$4,839
Signature Suite
$5,839
Neptune Suite
$7,889
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Cheapest months for Milford Sound

November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,373 per personNZ: South Island - Westbound

  1. Nov 2026$1,373
  2. Dec 2026$1,436
  3. Jan 2027$1,382
  4. Feb 2027$1,382
  5. Mar 2027$1,450
  6. Apr 2027$1,450
  7. May 2027$1,450
  8. Jun 2027$1,450
  9. Jul 2027$1,395
  10. Aug 2027$1,395
  11. Sep 2027$1,395
  12. Oct 2027$1,395

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

September 2027 is the lowest, from $145 a nightWesterdam, 48 nights

  1. Sep 2027$145 a night
  2. Oct 2027$245 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

Sample itineraries in Milford Sound

4.6 out of 5 from 2,046 traveler reviewsThe average of the 17 rated tours that visit Milford Sound, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Questions about Milford Sound

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Milford Sound?

November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Milford Sound, from $1,373 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Milford Sound?

September 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Milford Sound, from $145 per person per night.

What is the nearest airport to Milford Sound?

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, about 51 miles away in a straight line.

What time zone is Milford Sound in?

At Milford Sound the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).