New Zealand Milford Sound one-day tour[Sinbad Luxury Cruise + Mercedes Minibus + Food and Beverages]

[Itinerary Introduction]

Relax and enjoy a 135-minute luxury cruise aboard the MV Sinbad, exploring Milford Sound, one of the world's eighth wonders. Experience unique personalized service, delicious cuisine, and detailed commentary from your captain and nature guide.

Enjoy delicious freshly-baked snacks as you cruise around this magnificent fjord.

You'll enjoy the beauty of Milford Sound and hear the history of the area from your naturalist Guide. Sinbad will also take you up close to the sheer rock faces, feel the cool spray of waterfalls, or keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and seasonal Fiordland crested penguins. Your experienced captain will adjust the cruise route based on weather and wildlife activity to maximize your visit.

[Itinerary provided]

• Mumm Champagne upon arrival
• Small group experience, spacious and comfortable environment
• Reserve your seat to enjoy your own personal space, with great views from both the outdoor deck and indoor seating area
• Boat Ticket includes a full menu of delicious local New Zealand snacks, including Fiordland deer sausage, Royalburn lamb kebabs, and Balfour mushroom arancini.
• Explanation and interaction with the natural Guide on board
• Visit the captain's cockpit or enjoy the view from the spacious rear deck

[Itinerary]

1. Take a Mercedes-Benz minibus from Queenstown and provide free hotel pick-up. Then drive along the beautiful Wakatipu Lake Road to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains.

2. Arrive at Te Anau, and have half an hour to rest and take photos by the Te Anau Lake. Guests departing from Te Anau will board the bus here.

3. Depart from Te Anau and drive along the scenic highway, through the Manuka bush, Eglington River Valley, and into the Fiordland National Park. You will have plenty of time to take photos and the driver will provide you with humorous commentary along the way.

4. Arrive at Milford Sound and board the luxurious Sinbad for a 2-hour and 30-minute cruise. A glass of champagne and local snacks will be provided on board. Then, you will pass by the Coronet Peak, Bowen Falls, Lion Rock, Copper Point, etc., sail into the Tasman Sea, see Stirling Falls and glacier-scratched rocks, enter Harrison Bay, and enjoy the Pembroke Snow Mountain up close.

5. Drive back to the wharf and transfer to a Mercedes minibus to return to Te Anau and Queenstown respectively.

[Cruise Overview]

• Positioning: First-class exclusive experience
• Ship type: exquisite small cruise ship
• Maximum number of tourists: 40 people
• On-site Food and Beverages purchase: snacks, freshly ground coffee, tea

[car Overview]

The car for the trip are Mercedes Sprinters, each of which can accommodate only 18 people.

[Itinerary Information]

Operating period: November-April

cruise duration: about 120 minutes

1. Round-trip to Queenstown

Travel time: 07:20-20:30, about 13 hours

meeting point at the Visitor Centre: RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown

We offer pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Queenstown. Please note your hotel information when placing your order. The time stated on e-ticket will be the correct time. If your hotel is outside the pick-up & drop-off area, we will pick you up at the nearest hotel. Please be prepared to arrive at least 15 minutes early.

2. Te Anau Round-trip

Travel time: 10:15-18:00, about 8 hours

We do not offer hotel transfer service in Te Anau. You will need to go to the meeting point(free public parking is available nearby) to board the bus. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Please do not be late!

meeting point: RealNZ - Te Anau Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

[Friendly Tips]

1. Recommended items to bring: non-slip shoes and boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater, fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, camera, personal medicine, etc.

2. Regarding reserved seats, it means that the on-site staff will assign a fixed seat to each guest after arrival. Guests can return to their original seat even if they walk around on the ship, but seats cannot be selected in advance.

3. There are Chinese-speaking staff at the front desk of the Fjord visitors Center. If you need to redeem ticket, you can seek help.

4. Milford Sound is not restricted by weather conditions and is a rare natural landscape that is more stunning on rainy days than on sunny days.

5. If you receive an unfamiliar phone call in the local area, it may be a call from a supplier to discuss your itinerary. Please answer the call as much as possible!

6. This itinerary departs for 4 people in winter (May-September), please understand! It is recommended that you give priority to the King or Haven cruise.