Milford Sound Cruises - the best option for you
If you are in New Zealand, and want to think of something to do for a weekend in summer, why not go for a cruise in Milford Sound? Whether it is for a romantic getaway, for solo escapade, it is good to be engulfed in a natural environment like no others.
A smaller cruise boat has the advantage of getting as close as possible to the nature around you, even taking you inside a waterfall for those daring enough to stand at the front of the boat (remember waterproofs!). On a smaller cruise it feels more intimate, more personal and it`s not unknown to be offered the chance to steer the boat! A definite favourite of ours is Mitre Peak cruises.
Outside of Milford Sound, there is much more to see and do around Fiordland - as a national park, there`s plenty of amazing scenery to drink in, while pursuits including hiking, fishing, jet boating, hunting, biking and horse riding are also on offer.
Most people opt for Milford Sound Cruises where you take a leisurely cruise to the very end of the sound and back, stopping for photo opportunities at numerous waterfalls and more often than not penguins and dolphins! And remember Milford is the only place in the world that becomes more spectacular during and after rain! The cliffs on either side of the Sound seem to erupt as thousands of mini waterfalls cascade down the cliffs. On a cruise you`ll be taking right into the heart of a waterfall so be sure to take a raincoat!
It was overall a great experience, sailing through the fiordland, getting up close to the waterfall and enjoying the fantastic scenery. I would definitely go there again if I can, or visit the fiordlands in other countries.