Half Day
9.30 am
1 hr 20 mins
1 hr 45 mins
Year-Round
If you’re wanting to book our Milford Sound Private Charter Flight + VIP Cruise experience, please fill out the form below and our team will get in touch with you.
For those travelling during our sold out period, please have a look at our Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly.
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 Cessna 206 Stationair HD. Your dedicated pilot will brief you on 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 with our two-way Bose headphones. 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:
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 High tea onboard your cruise with a morning departure and a charcuterie board on the afternoon
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.
Our pilots will always look at the forecast for the full duration of your trip and if we feel like the weather may change, we will not leave Queenstown. Due to the weather-dependent nature of flying in the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, it is unfortunate that there are very rare occasions where the forecast changes on us and although uncommon, it can be a case that we are unable to operate the return flight. The safety of our passengers is always our highest priority and in the unlikely event that this ever occurs, we will arrange coach transfers back to Queenstown. We fully appreciate the inconvenience this will cause and do everything we can to look after our passengers.
9.00am – 9.30am Private pick up from Queenstown accommodation and check in
9.30am – 10.10am Private scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
10.20am – 10:45am Foreshore Walk to Milford Sound Cruise Terminal
11.15am – 1.00pm Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise through Milford Sound in VIP section with High Tea and mimosas
1.10pm – 1.20pm Return to Milford Sound Airport
1.20pm – 2.00pm Private scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown Airport
2.00pm – 2.15pm Private drop back to Queenstown accommodation
*Please note, these times are subject to change.
This is a Half Day experience. From check in 30 minutes before departure, to landing back at Queenstown Airport, is approximately 5 to 5 1/2 hours. Please note, this does not include time for self-driving or using our complimentary transfers. If you have plans immediately either side of your experience with us, please let us know.
It’s always a good time to fly! If the option is there, we would suggest either our 9.00am or 1.30pm departures. Please note, our 1.30pm departure time is only available at certain times of the year. Whilst we cannot guarantee it, Milford Sound can sometimes be a little bit quieter at these times.
We suggest you bring the following with you to make it a great day out:
Your flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound are approximately 40 minutes each way.
Your Nature Cruise through Milford Sound with our partners Southern Discoveries is 1 hour 45 mins.
No, lunch is not included. When making your booking online, you have the option to add a picnic lunch for an additional cost that will be ready for you on the cruise. We have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Complimentary tea, coffee and water is available. A selection of small snacks are available to purchase onboard. You are also welcome to bring snacks of your own.
Yes, the cruise has a large indoor area with comfortable seating and tables.
Your 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.
We would say the cruise is suitable for all ages.
Yes, there is a nappy changing facility onboard the cruise.
Our pilots will always look at the forecast for the full duration of your trip and if we feel like the weather may change, we will not leave Queenstown. Due to the weather-dependent nature of flying in the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, it is unfortunate that there are very rare occasions where the forecast changes on us and although uncommon, it can be a case that we are unable to operate the return flight. The safety of our passengers is always our highest priority and in the unlikely event that this ever occurs, we will arrange coach transfers back to Queenstown. We fully appreciate the inconvenience this will cause and do everything we can to look after our passengers.
We had the pleasure of flying with Jim to Milford Sound on the Fly Cruise Fly package. The whole process from start to finish was seamless. Jim was a fantastic pilot and guide, showing us lots of highlights on the flight and taking care of us for the whole day. We all had window seats, so had a perfect view of the snow capped mountains, glaciers, etc. We were also lucky enough to have been blessed with perfect weather, but I'm sure the trip would have been just as magical even if we hadn't. A huge thank you to the Glenorchy Air team for making this trip so memorable for us.
Fiona H via Tripadvisor