We Tried New Zealand's Milford Sound Overnight Cruise (Worth It?)
šµ Like the music? Find my playlist with the music I've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/52dthl/?playlist=cim0jy8e7cyao5th4ssu1dl3edgeglsh š We stayed overnight in Milford Sound. This is Episode 3 of Little Wild New Zealand ā and this time, weāre not just visiting one of the most famous places in Aotearoaā¦ weāre staying the night on a cruise. Most people see Milford Sound for a few hours. A quick cruise. A photo. A bus ride home. But when the last tour boats leaveā¦ when the car park emptiesā¦ when the waterfalls keep falling but everything else goes quietā¦ Thatās when this place changes. Tonight, weāre boarding the Milford Mariner and sailing deep into the fiord ā sleeping on the water, kayaking beneath sheer cliffs, watching the light fade behind Mitre Peak, and waking up in complete stillness. No traffic. No crowds. Just mountains rising straight out of the sea. And the kind of silence that makes you speak a little softer. š In this episode: ā¢ The full drive into Milford Sound along one of NZās most scenic roads ā¢ Boarding the Milford Mariner for an overnight cruise ā¢ Sailing past waterfalls and towering cliffs ā¢ Kayaking in the fiord at dusk ā¢ Spotting wildlife from the deck ā¢ Sleeping on the water ā¢ Waking up before the day-trippers arrive This episode captures something weāve always believed about travel: Some places you visit. Othersā¦ you have to stay for. āØ About the Series Little Wild New Zealand is our cinematic series exploring the quieter, wilder, more unexpected corners of Aotearoa ā by rail, road, river, sea, and on foot. Watch the full series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdlQWSvNC9piEa_YlJ6b_8BeveXaunvMf&si=LxH6TZQ4snekKLm7 Tiny cars. Remote islands. Canoe safaris. Luxury coastal hikes. And choosing the long way whenever we can. š If you enjoyed this episode Like, subscribe, and drop a š or š in the comments so we know youāre here for the wild stuff. It genuinely helps support the channel and allows us to keep making slow, story-driven travel films like this one. š Next episode: We head even further southā¦ to the very edge of New Zealand. -------------------------------- š Train Snacks Starter Pack ā https://trainsnacks.lemonsqueezy.com Everything I actually pack for overnight train travel. My very first digital product. š Join our free newsletter Little travel stories, quirky moments and behind-the-scenes from our adventures: https://mailchi.mp/25e3e496c267/trainsnacks š Come Behind the Scenes on Patreon ā https://patreon.com/chloeandludvig Early access, ad-free videos, real trip budgets, behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of extras that never make it to YouTube. ā¤ļø šø Filming gear: iPhone 15 Pro Max (no link but it's cool) ā¢ Insta360 X5 ā https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=CHLOE360 - Insta360 GO Ultra ā https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=CHLOE360 šµ Like the music? Find my playlist with the music I've used here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/community/playlist/?_us=Referral&_usx=52dthl&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=referralprogram&utm_campaign=52dthl&playlist=cim0jy8e7cyao5th4ssu1dl3edgeglsh šØ Need a Hotel? Hotels.com ā https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/IqQzOLg š Hang Out With Us Online ā¢ Instagram ā https://www.instagram.com/chloeandludvig ----------------------------------- Hej hej from the water! Iām ChloĆ© ā a Kiwi travel creator exploring the world one awkward train moment at a time. My husband Ludvig (dry humour, Swedish passport) joins when he can. Together, we seek out the quirkiest journeys, comfiest cabins, and always squeeze in a touch of luxury when we can (okay, that partās mostly my idea š ). Weāre all about making travel fun, relatable, and a little bit weird ā with a side of scenic magic.š Some links are affiliate, which means we might earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep the adventures going ā and pays for coffee when the train cafĆ© runs out of it. And honestly? Every time you use one, it triggers a little happy dance on my end. šŗ So thank you!