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	To reduce credit card fraud activity customers must show the credit card that was used for booking online when they check-in.
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	Gift vouchers are non-refundable (other than at the absolute discretion of Southern Discoveries).
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	Pre-paid reservations (bookings) can be altered in accordance with the following:
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	Up until 24 hours prior to the date and time of any pre-paid reservation: you may change (subject to availability) or cancel your booking at no charge by contacting Southern Discoveries directly.
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	Within 24 hours of any scheduled reservation: amendments, partial or full cancellations and &lsquo;no show&rsquo; reservations will incur a 100% charge &ndash; there will no refund of prepayment. Please note, if&nbsp; you have cancelled due to illness, we reserve the right to request a medical certificate.
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	In the event that a pre-paid reservation is not utilised by the customer without any communication or notification to Southern Discoveries, this reservation is deemed to have been used.
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	Claims for refunds due to circumstances out of passengers control should be submitted in writing no later than 30 days after the date of departure.
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	Passengers are recommended to insure themselves against cancellation charges and possible loss of personal belongings.
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	Booking amendments, cancellations or refunds cannot be processed online.
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	SDL reserves the right to cancel any cruise at any time due to unsafe weather conditions, vessel maintenance, or not meeting the minimum passenger numbers required to sail.
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	In the event of a cruise being cancelled prior to departure, passengers will receive any pre-ordered food and given the option of an alternative sailing or a full refund on the cruise portion only.
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	If a cruise is cancelled during a sailing due to unforeseen circumstances, adverse weather affecting passenger safety and comfort, unforeseen operational reasons or any other issue, passengers will receive a partial refund.
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	Full refunds will only be given when a cruise is cancelled prior to departures.
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This is the&nbsp;longest&nbsp;daytime cruise in Milford Sound&nbsp;and the leisurely pace allows you to take in the fiord in greater detail. So, slow down and take in the beauty of Milford&nbsp;and discover more!&nbsp;

Your trip starts with a&nbsp;spectacular cruise&nbsp;along the whole length of the fiord. Prepare to be amazed! 
 
You&#39;ll be free to roam the vessel and take in the incredible views from the large outside viewing decks or comfortable indoor seating areas. You can also&nbsp;join the skipper in the open wheelhouse. 
 
If you&#39;re a nature fan, head to the outer decks and&nbsp;listen to the&nbsp;specialist nature guides&nbsp;share their passion and knowledge of the wildlife, geology, and history of the fiord. 
 
Later, make a special stop under the&nbsp;Stirling Falls&nbsp;- the most magnificent waterfall in Milford. You can&nbsp;taste&nbsp;pure glacial water here, but careful not to get wet!&nbsp; 
 
There&#39;s&nbsp;complimentary tea and coffee onboard&nbsp;for you to enjoy throughout the cruise.

 
Meeting Point:&nbsp; 
Southern Discoveries, Milford Sound Wharf Visitor Centre 
Address: Milford Wharf | Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound 9640

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	<li>Specialist nature guides&nbsp;to share information about the history, geology, and wildlife of the fiord</li>
	<li>Taste&nbsp;pure glacial water&nbsp;straight from the waterfalls</li>
	<li>Join the skipper in the open wheelhouse</li>
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WHERE WE VISIT

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	<li>Milford Sound</li>
	<li>Anita Bay</li>
	<li>Seal Rock</li>
	<li>Stirling Falls</li>
	<li>Sinbad Gully</li>
	<li>Bowen Falls</li>
	<li>Deep Water Basin</li>
	<li>Harrison Cove</li>
	<li>Fairy Falls</li>
	<li>Dale Point</li>
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	SDL reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel cruise departures and substitute vessels at any time for safety or operational reasons including due to unsafe weather conditions or vessel maintenance.
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	Minimum numbers apply on all trips.
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	Milford Sound is a natural environment so wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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	All prices are listed in New Zealand dollars (NZD) and are inclusive of GST. Unless otherwise specified, prices are valid as of the dates specified on the website and may change without notice.
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	To reduce credit card fraud activity customers must show the credit card that was used for booking online when they check-in.
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	Coach &amp; Cruise departures and itineraries are subject to sea, road and weather conditions, Southern Discoveries Ltd reserves the right to cancel departures when necessary for safety, weather and/or road conditions.
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	Cancellations must be received by Southern Discoveries Ltd no later than 24 hours prior to the coach departure.
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	Cancellations made within 24 hours or on the day of travel are not entitled to a refund.
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	Passengers who do not check-in for departure will be considered &ldquo;no shows&rdquo; and no refunds are available.
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	Disabled passengers who require assistance on and off the coach must arrange for this assistance at pick up and drop off points.
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	For health and safety reasons, drivers are not permitted to participate in physically lifting or carrying of passengers.
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	The coaches are unable to store and/or carry motorised wheelchairs or motorised mobility scooters.
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	Minimum numbers are required to operate.
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	Children are aged 5-14 years inclusive. A Child fare must be purchased for travel on our Coach &amp; Cruise products.
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	Infants are aged 0-4 years. An Infant fare must be purchased for travel on our Coach &amp; Cruise products.
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	WiFi is available on selected Coach &amp; Cruise services and is free of charge. If the WiFi service is unavailable then no refund will be issued.
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	As the Coach &amp; Cruise experiences are returning day excursions our luggage storage capacity is limited. Please call reservations to confirm availability on 0800 264 536.
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	The Milford Sound Underwater Observatory is an add-on to a cruise.
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	Passengers will be dropped off by one vessel and will be collected by a second vessel for the last portion of the cruise to the Milford wharf.
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	Allow an additional 30 &ndash; 60 minutes for a visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory.
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	The Milford Sound Underwater Observatory is located on a floating platform in Harrison Cove.
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	SDL reserves the right to cancel the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory at any time due to unsafe weather conditions, maintenance, or not meeting the minimum passenger numbers.
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	The Underwater Observatory is located in a natural environment so SDL cannot guarantee visibility or viewing of marine life.
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	In the event of the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory being cancelled by SDL, passengers will receive a full refund for the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory if they have purchased the Underwater Observatory as an add-on to a cruise.
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	If passengers have booked the Discover More, Milford Sound Cruise &amp; Kayak, Milford Sound Coach &amp; Cruise + Kayak, Coach &amp; Discover More Cruise or a Small Coach &amp; Cruise Day Trip from Te Anau, passengers will receive a partial refund for the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory only.
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	No refunds will be given for cruise, transport or food.
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	The Milford Sound Cruise Terminal, toilets, promenade decks and wharves are all wheelchair accessible.
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	New Zealand Maritime law dictates that all external vessel doors must be water tight and this includes a door sill to prevent seawater entering the vessel.
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	Southern Discoveries Pride of Milford is the only vessel in Milford Sound that has wheelchair boarding capability. Disabled passengers may need some assistance to negotiate the door sill. Wheelchair accessibility is confined to the main boarding deck only.
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	All vessels comprise either two or three deck levels accessed by internal and external stairs only, there are no elevators.
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	Toilets on the Milford Sound and Queenstown vessels are not wheelchair accessible.
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	The Milford Underwater Observatory chamber is not wheelchair accessible as it is 10 metres below the water and accessed by stairs.
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	For health and safety reasons, staff are not permitted to participate in physically carrying of passengers on and off vessels.
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	Southern Discoveries Spirit of Queenstown vessel has wheelchair boarding capability but does not have wheelchair accessible toilets.
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	An Infant fare must be purchased to be allocated a seat on the coach
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	A Child fare must be purchased to be allocated a seat on the coach
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	In accordance with New Zealand Law, all infants and children aged 7 years and under must be correctly secured in an approved child seat while travelling in any Southern Discoveries coach.
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	An appropriate child restraint must be provided by the caregiver (adult) in order for an infant or small child to travel on coach trips. If you need to hire an approved child seat, we recommend you contact Tots on Tour on +64 3 442 0409.
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