Relax and take your time exploring the Eighth Wonder of the World on our 2 hour premium cruise aboard MV Sinbad. This is more than a scenic journey. It’s a fully hosted, elevated experience designed for those who appreciate exceptional food, thoughtful storytelling and a slower, more meaningful way to explore Milford Sound.

You’ll be welcomed aboard with a glass of Cloudy Bay sparkling wine as the vessel glides into the heart of the fiord. Settle into your reserved seating and enjoy freshly prepared canapés as spectacular views unfold around you: sheer cliffs, ancient rainforest, and waterfalls pouring from high above. Your specialist nature guide brings the landscape to life with stories of Milford Sound’s history, geology and wildlife, ensuring you never miss a moment on or beyond the water.

Throughout the cruise, you’ll enjoy a five course tasting menu curated by renowned New Zealand chef Tom Hishon. Each dish is inspired by the wild, seasonal ingredients of Fiordland: a true reflection of place, crafted with care and served with purpose. Dietary needs are thoughtfully accommodated with prior notice, and an optional wine pairing is available to complement each course. This is dining in motion, where every bite tells a storey and every dish is framed by the ever changing beauty of the fiord.

Out on deck, feel the cool spray of a waterfall as the skipper brings the boat close to sheer rock faces, or watch for dolphins, seals and, in season, tawaki Fiordland crested penguins. Our experienced skippers tailor each cruise according to the conditions and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you see the very best Milford Sound has to offer on the day.

Informative, relaxed and indulgent, this premium cruise is one of the most memorable ways to experience Piopiotahi: a journey that blends luxury, storytelling, cuisine and world class natural beauty all in one.

Piopiotahi Milford Sound is one of the world's most spectacular environments, and it comes with natural hazard risk. A large earthquake or tsunami is extremely unlikely during your visit, especially a short one. Even so, these hazards do pose a risk to life, and once you are there, your options to stay safe are limited.

What to do:If an earthquake feels LONG or STRONG, Get GONE. Move up and away from waterways (the fiord and rivers) as quickly as possible. If you see or hear a landslide, do the same.

Find out more: realnz.com/en/plan/natural-hazard