Being a passenger on the boat cruise through Milford Sound is one journey you should take at least once in your lifetime. As you set off through the fiord you'll be surrounded by towering mountains of granite rising from the ocean floor, lush native forests, and on a rainy day hundreds of cascading waterfalls, an experience that is nothing short of awe inspiring.

The boat cruises offer the perfect opportunity to explore the pristine beauty of Milford Sound up close. These vessels are specifically designed to take you right up to waterfalls like the famous Stirling Falls, and the experienced guides onboard provide insightful commentary, sharing stories about the rich history, geology, and unique wildlife that call this place home.

If you are super lucky you might get to see the local seals, dolphins and penguins that call Milford Sound home, so be sure to have your zoom lens with you to capture the wildlife.

One of the highlights of a Milford Sound boat cruise is the chance to witness the incredible and ethereal beauty of Mitre Peak. This iconic landmark stands tall, piercing the sky with its sheer granite cliffs, creating a mesmerising backdrop for every landscape photographer. These kind of images will require your wide angle lens, so there is a bit of lens switching while on board the cruise if you want to capture the wildlife as well.

There are a lot of companies who offer the Milford Sound Boat Cruise and a quick google search will bring up some of the many you can choose from. Companies that I can personally recommend from experience are Milford Sound Real NZ and Milford Sound Southern Discoveries.

All in all a boat cruise through Milford Sound is an experience that will leave you humbled and in awe of the raw beauty of this natural wonder. It's a chance to immerse yourself in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in New Zealand.