Both the Milford Track (hike) and Milford Sound trips were absolutely great. A must do. Everything…read morewent well and as planned. Guides "Rew" and Katie were energetic, fun, and informative. Highly recommended.

We just returned from the Coach, Cruise, and Hike trip. It was great. Our guide, Douglas, was…read moreknowledgeable and friendly, and narrated just the right amount. He gave us great tips for the cruise to get excellent photos and avoid the rain. He also was great as a hiking guide. I'd book again!

The. Very. Best…read more Highly recommend JUCY Cruise at Milford Sound. A new vessel. Great driver who took us in from Te Anau. Friendly staff on board. And the view. All in all a great once in a lifetime experience. The drive to and back had a lot of stops with value added spots to see, capture and remember for life. Do. Not. Miss. This.

We chose Jucy because we figured we'd take advantage of the half-priced driver promo…read more The cruise wasn't busy at all. We had originally booked the 9:45am departure but decided it was just too early. I actually emailed them and it was changed to 11:45am by their customer service rep (thanks again!). We paid the difference in price upon arrival at the ferry terminal. Since the rain was ongoing, we actually preferred a shorter trip. Some of the other companies offer a longer cruise at a slightly higher price. We were happy with what we got. The weather... It was rough. The views though, gorgeous. The waterfalls were probably at their maximum due to the rainfall. I stayed outside for most of the time on the second level where there was coverage. This was not a five star only because I think if they actually reached capacity (200 people) it really would not have been enjoyable. Under our conditions and circumstances, it was a solid 4 star experience. The captain was very friendly and I was able to chat with him for a bit. That was cool.

New Years Eve Overnight Cruise!…read more You can drive there in a car but I have heard that it is a lot easier to go on a tour bus which is what we did. We slept overnight on the Milford Mariner boat in Milford Sound. We were going to fly back in a helicopter to Queenstown but the weather got too rainy/windy. Heard that the helicopter has some sick views. We did the Milford Mariner cruise ship because the cabins had their own private bathrooms. The Milford Wanderer has shared bathrooms/bunks I think. The previous year for New Years eve we did the an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. We liked this Milford Sound cruise even more than Halong Bay because there were only 2 boats in the whole sound even on New Years eve! For Halong Bay there were at least 50+ ships. Milford felt a lot more serene and relaxing. Even the drive in on the bus was wonderful because they stopped at some cool hiking points. We opted for the kayak option during the overnight cruise which I would highly recommend since you do hiking on the way to Milford Sound. Can't recommend this enough!

Their website implies they are a local and environmental focused tour company. This is a huge tour…read morecompany for the masses, with 100's of customers a day and they only use full size busses. Bus driver was gruff and treated us like children on a school field trip. Yelling/honking and mumbling complaints like your grouchy great uncle taking you someplace. Not pleasant and felt low class. We had two exursions with this vendor and I would advise you to use a smaller tour operator. They are not much more or in many cases less money.

We used Go orange for our tour to the Milford sounds. Our tour guide was Grant and he was a…read moresweetheart. He was informative and very knowledgable on New Zealand history. The long 5 hour bus ride was broken up into several stops either for bathroom breaks, shopping and the best sightseeing and photo opportunities of New Zealands beautiful landscape. Even in the rain on some stops the scenery was gorgeous and worth getting a little wet. I would recommend this tour for your travel needs in Queenstown. Trust me you will have hundreds to choose from with 4 to 5 tour companies on every street, lol.

6:30 am. Too early for a meal, maybe you've had enough time to sneek in a hot tea or coffee. It's…read morefreezing cold out and you have layered as much as you can to try and stay warm enough to keep your fingers and toes from becoming frozen. It's dark, you struggle to find your way to the meeting point for pickup, scared that if you aren't there in time, your tour bus will leave you and you'd have lost your money invested in today. You wait in the cold, checking the time, looking out for others who look just as tired and lost as you do. Some people show up. Suddenly a massive tour bus rolls up to your bus stop. Out pops a average height gentleman, he seems as though he's already full of energy, maybe he's already had his coffee. He is wearing a cowboy hat. We've just met, Jason, the Cowboy who will take us from Queenstown and into Fjordland National Park to Milford Sound. After taking a seat on the bus, grabbing a warm orange blanket from the above compartment, we make a few more stops along our way to pickup others. Jason, or the Cowboy has welcomed us and explains that we are now his family, he's going to look after us and take care of us, just as you do with family. I never felt so welcomed. Riding alongside the massive lake, he noted things to look out for, explained the little towns we went by, gave suggestions and was filled with local knowledge and stories. For what would be a boring 3 plus hour journey, he can take all of the credit for making this day a entertaining one.

The Southern Discoveries cruise on Milford Sound was so exciting. Fun fact: Southern Discoveries is…read morethe oldest tourism operator in Milford Sound, having been established in 1954. Boarding the boat, you're immediately struck by the grandeur of the surrounding water. The sound is technically a fjord carved by glaciers during the Ice Age. The cruise takes you past huge waterfalls, cliff walls, and the iconic Mitre Peak. We saw dolphins, a very rare occurrence. And, of course, sea lions were out sunning themselves. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, offering engaging commentary about the unique geography and wildlife of the area. The boat itself was spacious and comfortable, with large windows and open decks providing uninterrupted views.

We had a fantastic tour. The captain and outstanding guide Ida got us up close to waterfalls and…read moreseals. Ida's enthusiasm and commentary were exceptional compared to monotone and canned comments from other tours I have been on. I would go out of my way to get on a tour with Ida next time.

Great guide. Knows everything! Perfect timing for stops and explanation. Lots of fun…read more Laughed,learned had real costumes and swords to playact. Highly recommend!

Fantastic tour!!! Did a half day tour - Scenic Lord of the Rings Tour. My granddaughter and I…read moreenjoyed the Middle Earth experience. The driver, as a Hobbit fan, was knowledgeable with his facts and insights. We did a short 20 minute hike which was beautiful. As a senior, the driver was thoughtful to offer his assistance on the hike, but I did manage the slightly rocky trail with no trouble. I understand why the beautiful scenic filming locations were chosen here in NZ.

"Do I love you, my oh my? Oh baby River deep, mountain high"…read more(Ike and Tina Turner) One of my big takeaways from New Zealand is how clueless I was about their spectacular icy mountains. They are breathtakingly beautiful and remind me so much of what I saw on Alaska's Inner Passage a few years ago. I saw some excellent examples of that scenery from our Milford Sound Cruise Ship. It left Milford Wharf on a big loop down the river to the Tasman Sea, and through the jaw-droppingly gorgeous fiords, waterfalls, and icy mountains. Along the way we were served a box lunch with a deli sandwich, a chicken pie, red sweet potato chips, an apple, a cookie and a piece of chocolate. The scenery on the cruise is postcard worthy and I assure you the photographs you take will be among the best of your vacation.

Pure Milford put on an incredible cruise for us in the Millford fiord. On top of a great cruise,…read morethe food and drink offerings were nice too.

I've done two cruises with this company - from Te Anau to Glade Wharf and then a cruise around…read moreMilford Sound. In both cases the crew displayed outmost professionalism in their focus on safety, information and amenities. The cruise is interesting, informative and comfortable. Commentary is very good. No matter the weather there's always something interesting to see an learn. On board the longer Milford Sound cruise, coffees and tea are available from the barista bar and the cabin lounges are very comfortable. This is a great company to cruise with for both leisure and safety, I wouldn't hesitate to go with them again.

This would have been an even better day trip if Mother Nature had cooperated. The problem was the…read morefog and drizzle. I know this wasn't under the control of the boat company but our view of the fjord were truncated due to the persistent precipitation. It cleared up a bit on the return trip so we were able to see for longer distances but the full majesty of this glacier carved valley was denied us. The vessel was large so the boat didn't really rock, a good thing as I forgot to take Dramamine. The boat was probably about 3/4 full but most of the passengers took shelter in the cabin. We saw some waterfalls. We also saw a few fur seals but missed the penguins and dolphins. I don't know if it was the time of year or the weather. The payoff didn't seem worth it after being on the tour bus for such a long time. While I wouldn't call this a bust, it just gets a tepid OK from me. The stuff we saw on the bus ride was almost more interesting.

We loved our stay here and wish we could've stayed longer! We had a fantastic suite with lots of…read morespace. It was very clean and comfy, with everything we needed. This motel is perfectly located - just minutes away from the lake and everything in town...just park your car, unpack your bags, and enjoy!!