Flight Path
You will fly over some exquisite landscapes on your journey to Milford Sound. Depending on the flight route for the day, your sights may include; Skippers Canyon, Glenorchy, Mt Earnslaw, Mt Tutoko, Milford Sound, Mitre Peak, Arthur Valley, Sutherland Falls, the Milford Track, Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Greenstone Valley and Lake Wakatipu.
Cruise Route
Depart from the Milford Sound Wharf and make your way out past the iconic Mitre Peak. Cruise the length of the fiord while listening to informative commentary from our skipper who will highlight points of interest along the way including the mighty Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls.
Keep an eye out for local wildlife that can be found in the fiord, with sightings of New Zealand fur seals and dolphins spotted regularly, while occasionally the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin makes an appearance in Milford Sound.
What to bring:
Waterproof Jacket
Sunscreen
Warm Clothing
Insect Repellent
About the Tour
THE DOWNTOWN LOOP
The Downtown Loop is the best way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village & the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the infamous Stock Exchange and charging bull, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at all the high end or boutique stores SoHo is famous for! You’ll also find the Brooklyn Bridge and access to our Brooklyn Loop and sightseeing cruise on the Downtown Loop.
Duration:2.5Hours
Operates:
Summer Hours 08:00 –18:00
Winter Hours until 17:00
Frequency: every 15-20 minutes
THE UPTOWN LOOP
The Uptown Loop takes you from Midtown, up around Central Park and through cultural Harlem. Home to some of New York’s most popular Museums, the Upper East & West Side are where you can go to get lostin history and the arts exploring the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of the City of New York, the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take in a Jazz or Gospel performance up in Harlem and discover the largest Anglican Church in the world, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Duration: 2 Hours
Operates:
Summer Hours 09:00 –18:00
Winter Hours until 17:00
Frequency: every 20-25minutes
A former convent and theatre, the Liceu hasn't always resembled the opera house we see today. Its history is full of ups and downs and mysteries that make this cultural icon a key venue which we invite you to discover on a guided tour of the building.
You'll walk through its most representative areas, starting with the historic lobby, in the eclectic Catalan Renaixement style. From there, you'll continue to the auditorium, an exact replica of the impressive horseshoe-shaped hall designed by the architect Miquel Garriga i Roca in 1847. You'll go up to the Hall of Mirrors, an imposing room with a ceiling decorated with allegorical paintings and texts referring to art and music. You'll discover the new foyer, the area where people used to relax during the interval and currently a multi-purpose room which hosts small-scale performances.
You can also visit the Cercle del Liceu, a private club and one of the most important examples of Catalan and Spanish art nouveau.
Aquarium of the Bay - Experience the magic of San Francisco Bay at Aquarium of the Bay. Located at the water's edge, 20,000 local sea creatures await you. See eye-to-eye with a seven gill shark, be mesmerized by moon jellies and touch a bat ray's wing. Walk through crystal clear tunnels and watch San Francisco Bay's most amazing animals swim overhead.
The Flyer - Discover San Francisco’s biggest landmarks and attractions in this awe-inspiring 3D-movie adventure that has you flying with your feet dangling over the City by the Bay. This thrilling experience for all ages offers a stunning introduction to San Francisco
7D Experience - is the most advanced 3D film attraction in the world and the first of its kind in Northern America. Using cutting edge technology developed by TrioTech of Montreal, Canada, 7D offers the thrill of a roller coaster and the excitement of an interactive laser blaster, all without leaving your seat in a state-of-the-art digital theater with surround sound. 3D effects and the newest in laser technology.
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze - Experience amazing fun for the whole family of Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze! Challenge yourself to find your way through the infinite hallways, endless circles and dead-ends of the most fascinating maze in San Francisco.
Citysightseeing San Francisco - Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - The 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass combines two entirely live narrated, diverse tours in one incredible ticket! First, enjoy a tour of San Francisco's most famous attractions on an original Double Decker Bus throughout the Downtown area. Then, hop on the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito tour to ride or walk across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge and ride down into Marin County to see the charming town of Sausalito where you can go for a stroll, visit art galleries or enjoy a relaxing lunch by the waterfront.
Blue & Gold Fleet - Bay Cruise Adventure - Take in the best of the bay with this one-hour joy ride. Enjoy sailing along the city's wondrous waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, through Sausalito, into Angel Island and around Alcatraz.
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