Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown & Gourmet Cruise
Overview
Milford Business Class offers a truly unique, luxurious experience that sets it apart from other Milford Sound tours. With a small group size of just 15 guests per van, it ensures high service standards, a personalised journey, and added amenities for your comfort.
You’ll travel in custom-built Mercedes vehicles designed with business-class comfort, featuring a glass roof, panoramic windows, seat charging ports, and Wi-Fi.
Upon arrival at Milford Sound, you’ll board the exclusive Sinbad Cruise, a luxury vessel offering spacious seating and exceptional service. Guests enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a locally sourced, gourmet menu with Māori cultural influences, while a nature guide shares fascinating insights. Scenic stops along the journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound allow you to connect with Fiordland’s natural beauty, away from the crowds.
An optional upgrade to return via plane or helicopter is available for an added touch of luxury.
What's Included
- Lunch A locally sourced degustation lunch will be served aboard the cruise, with dietary alternatives available upon request.
- Snacks Morning Tea: Complimentary 'high-tea' & hot drinks will be provided on the way to Milford Sound. Afternoon Snack: for those returning by van, a snack will be offered.
- Alcoholic beverages Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival for the cruise, with additional drinks available for purchase from the onboard bar.
- Bottled water
- Select hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Custom built glass-roof Mercedes with Starlink and onboard amenities
- 2-hour nature cruise included
- English Guide
- Dinner The tour will return to Queenstown before dinner, and guests are responsible for their own dinner arrangements.
- Additional beverages are available to purchased on the cruise.
Meeting and Pickup
Milford Sound Business Class offers complimentary pick-up from hotels and bus stops across most of the Queenstown Basin. Please provide your accommodation details, and we’ll confirm your pick-up location and time.
What To Expect
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Lake Wakatipu (pass by)
Te Anau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Milford sound Hwy
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Fiordland National Park (pass by)
Eglinton Valley
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Homer Tunnel (pass by)
Milford Sound
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Queenstown
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The flight back is weather dependant and in the case where flights are cancelled due to weather, you will return to Queenstown by van and be refunded your flight portion of your ticket.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A locally sourced degustation lunch will be served aboard the cruise, with dietary alternatives available upon request.
- Snacks. Morning Tea: Complimentary 'high-tea' & hot drinks will be provided on the way to Milford Sound. Afternoon Snack: for those returning by van, a snack will be offered.
- Alcoholic beverages. Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival for the cruise, with additional drinks available for purchase from the onboard bar.
- Bottled water.
- Select hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Custom built glass-roof Mercedes with Starlink and onboard amenities.
- 2-hour nature cruise included.
- English Guide.
- Dinner. The tour will return to Queenstown before dinner, and guests are responsible for their own dinner arrangements.
- Additional beverages are available to purchased on the cruise.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown & Gourmet Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown & Gourmet Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA locally sourced degustation lunch will be served aboard the cruise, with dietary alternatives available upon request.
- SnacksMorning Tea: Complimentary 'high-tea' & hot drinks will be provided on the way to Milford Sound. Afternoon Snack: for those returning by van, a snack will be offered.
- Alcoholic beveragesComplimentary sparkling wine on arrival for the cruise, with additional drinks available for purchase from the onboard bar.
- Bottled water
- Select hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Custom built glass-roof Mercedes with Starlink and onboard amenities
- 2-hour nature cruise included
- English Guide
- DinnerThe tour will return to Queenstown before dinner, and guests are responsible for their own dinner arrangements.
- Additional beverages are available to purchased on the cruise.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The flight back is weather dependant and in the case where flights are cancelled due to weather, you will return to Queenstown by van and be refunded your flight portion of your ticket.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
