Milford Sound Private Charter Flight + VIP Cruise
Our most popular year-round adventure, elevated.
Milford Sound Private Charter + VIP Cruise
For 1-8 passengers from*Duration
Half Day
Departures
9.30am (October-April)
9.00am (May- September)
Private Flight Time
1 hr 20 mins
Cruise Time
1 hr 45 mins
Availability
Year-Round
Trip Includes
- Private transfer between your accommodation and our Queenstown Airport base
- Personalised scenic flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound aboard our luxurious and modern aircraft
- Exclusive use of the Southern Discoveries VIP area with private outdoor viewing deck and personal boat host
- Choice of High Tea or Cheese Board onboard your cruise
- An arrivals drink package including bubbles, beers and/or soft drinks
- Private transfer between our Queenstown Airport base and your accommodation on return
- Your guaranteed window seat
Highlights
- Private pick up and transport to Queenstown Airport where you'll be escorted straight to your aircraft
- A personalised experience with a dedicated pilot who will provide commentary throughout your flight
- An extended private scenic flight over the Southern Alps and into Fiordland National Park with the flexibility to see landmarks at your request
- Panoramic views of the glacier-fed braided rivers of the Dart-Rees Valley, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Mt. Aspiring National Park, the rugged West Coast and Tasman Sea and Fiordland National Park
- Endless snow-covered mountains and glaciers, including the Olivine Ice Plateau, Earnslaw Burn Glacier and Mt. Tutoko Glacier
- Land at Milford Sound Airport, at the foot of Mitre Peak, which stands 1,692 metres above sea level
- Your Southern Discoveries Host will meet you onboard the cruise and show you to your private area of the cruise
- Access to your own private viewing deck on the Nature Cruise, perfect for wildlife spotting
- Cruise out towards the Tasman Sea, coasting past towering waterfalls and feel the power of Stirling Falls as your vessel goes up to the spray
- Follow a different flight path on your return flight to Queenstown
Book your Milford Sound
Private Charter Flight + VIP Cruise Experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
For additional questions or enquiries
This is a Half Day experience. From your private pick up to drop off is approximately 6 hours. If you have plans immediately either side of your experience with us, please let us know.
The Milford Sound Private Charter Flight + VIP Cruise is an elevated experience. This starts with your private address pick up in a private vehicle, where you’ll be driven to Queenstown Airport and escorted to our hangar. Your dedicated pilot will brief you on the flight path and as this is a personalised experience, you will be able to request specific points of interest and chat to your pilot during the flight. Once you land in Milford Sound, your pilot will take you to the boat terminal where you’ll be met by your Southern Discoveries host who will show you to your private area of the cruise. There will be a great selection of food and drink to enjoy on your private viewing deck while taking in the magnificent views of Milford Sound as you cruise out to the Tasman Sea. After your cruise, your pilot will take you back to your aircraft and take you on a different flight path back to Queenstown Airport. This elevated experience ends with a private drop off to your private residence.
We suggest you bring the following with you to make it a great day out:
- Any essential medication
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera – make sure it’s fully charged
- Warm clothing layers – you’ll want to enjoy the open-air viewing decks where it can get chilly
- Sensible footwear
Your private flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound are approximately 40 minutes each way. Your pilot will discuss with you the flight path they will take, but please let us know if there is a specific landmark you’d like to see and your pilot can look at accommodating your requests.
Your shared Nature Cruise through Milford Sound with our partners Southern Discoveries is 1 hour 45 mins.
Yes, food is included with this experience. There is a choice of High Tea or a Cheese Board onboard your cruise. There will be an arrivals drink package including bubbles, beers, and/or soft drinks.
Yes, you will have access to the VIP section of the boat with your own private viewing deck.
Your shared cruise through Milford Sound is on a boat with a large open-top deck and comfy interior cabins with full-height windows for optimal viewing. Take in the stunning scenery of Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls, Copper Point, and the Tasman Sea. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and penguins.
Outstanding experience from start to finish. Captain Megan was a wonderful guide, pointing out all the key sights on the way there and back. The trip was organised well and went smoothly. Highly recommend!
ChrisF83 via Tripadvisor