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  1. It’s a nice write up but a day cruise in one sound compared to an overnight cruise in another sound is not a fair comparison.

    1. Thanks for checking it out! You’re right, it’s not a direct comparison. But I think I’ve done a good job sharing both experiences and giving those interested a bit more information about which they might prefer. Even a day cruise on both (or night cruise on both) wouldn’t be exactly the same as you spend more time on Doubtful Sound, plus you’ll likely have different weather, different cruise companies, etc. But would love to hear from people who have done both to get their takes too.

  2. Your review made my situation even more complicated. Question is to choose one, “either … or …”. Decision (after reading your advice) is ” … and …”. Will plan for both. Sadly cannot do any overnight cruise.
    Thank you very much.

    1. Sorry I made things more complicated – but you truly can’t go wrong with either. I’m glad you’re planning to visit both and I hope you really enjoy them.

  3. I’m planning a trip for March and have been debating Milford vs. Doubtful Sound. I’m so glad I found your article. Thanks for all of the info!

  4. Nicole Pasikowski says:

    Really appreciate your write up, but I still can’t decide. We are planning to just do a day cruise…if you take that into account would you still choose Doubtful sound? My husband doesn’t like crowds, but the drive to Doubtful sounds boring as compared with Milford. Both are reasonable so money is not a factor for us.

    1. Thanks so much, Nicole! I think if you only have time to do a day cruise, I’d choose Milford. It’s the more quintessential experience and, like you mentioned, the drive is really beautiful. You also get more time on the fiord itself since part of the Doubtful Sound experience is the boat and bus out to the fiord. To avoid the crowds, I’d recommend aiming for the first or last cruise of the day. We did the last cruise and it was only our boat our on the fiord.

  5. I’m glad I came across your blog. It helps a lot with planning a trip.
    Any idea how the cruises are during winter time, in July? Do the cruise go up close to the waterfalls?

    1. Thanks for checking it out! I haven’t been on a cruise in July or winter, so don’t have any firsthand experience. I know the road to Milford often closes in the winter due to weather issues, so I’d be cautious with your booking. Perhaps book for one day but give yourself a buffer day or two in case your cruise gets rescheduled.

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