Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises
About
Description
Doubtful Sound located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. You can feel the power of nature here - the remoteness, the wilderness and the peace. Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
Following a short cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
There is plenty of time on your Real Journeys overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning views and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Fur seals and Bottlenose dolphins are often seen and at times, rare penguins can be observed. There is also time for you to kayak around the shoreline or go exploring in the tender craft with our nature guide. As the shadows lengthen we'll drop anchor at a favourite mooring for the night. After the day's activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon. You have the choice of private cabins (double or twin share) with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation (quad share).
Trip Includes
- Optional return transfers from Queenstown, Te Anau or self drive to Manapouri
- 45 min boat ride across Lake Manapouri
- Luxury cruise on Doubtful Sound
- Overnight accommodation (twin share or bunk style)
- Kayaking or tender craft tour
- Three course buffet dinner and cooked breakfast
Duration
- 24 hours (overnight)
Departures
- 8.30am from Queenstown (returns by 3.30pm next day)
- 11am from Te Anau (returns by 12.30pm next day)
- 12.30pm from Manapouri (returns by 12.30pm next day)
- Boat departs from Manapouri or you can get picked up from your Queenstown or Te Anau accommodation
- Operates during summer only (Oct-Apr)
Other Information
- Rooms are quad share (sleep 4) or private cabins (sleep 2). If you are travelling on your own we suggest you book quad share otherwise you will have to book a private cabin on your own which costs 2 x twin share
- There is no food available on board until dinner, so either take your own or pre purchase a picnic lunch
- Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants
- Operates September - Apr
- Dress warmly and don't forget your camera
- Free tea and coffee is available on the cruise boat as well as a fully licensed bar
- This trip begins in Manapouri (30 min drive from Te Anau). Coach options are available from Queenstown and Te Anau