Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises
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 central Queenstown or self drive to Manapouri
- 2.5 hr luxury coach journey to Manapouri
- 45 min boat ride across Lake Manapouri
- 45 min scenic coach journey over Wilmot Pass
- Luxury cruise on Doubtful Sound
- Overnight accommodation (private cabin or bunk style)
- Kayaking or tender craft tour
- Three course buffet dinner and cooked breakfast
Duration
- 24 hrs
Departures
- 8.30am (from Queenstown)
- 12.30pm (from Manapouri)
- Queenstown hotel pick up or self drive to Manapouri
Other Information
- 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 October - May
- 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
Staff Comments
This is a must do activity. Even if all your accommodation is already booked, spend a night floating on Doubtful Sound. The food is plentiful, the staff are helpful, funny and knoweldgable and the scenery is second to none. It beats Milford Sound hands down!
Suggestions: Book well in advance as this is often booked up months ahead. The quad share is fine if you want to save a buck and a good way to meet new friends but if you really want to spoil your loved one then book a double room with a private ensuite.
Wow Factor: 9/10
Fun Factor: 7/10
Prices & Options
- Adult Twin Share: with Queenstown pick up $683.00
- Adult Twin Share: self drive to Manapouri $615.00
- Adult Quad Share: with Queenstown pick up $418.00
- Adult Quad Share: self drive to Manapouri $350.00
- Child Twin Share: with Queenstown pick up $341.50
- Child Quad Share: with Queenstown pick up $209.00
- Child Quad Share: self drive to Manapouri $175.00
