Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises

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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 (private cabin or bunk style)
Kayaking or tender craft tour
Three course buffet dinner and cooked breakfast

Duration

Overnight

Departures

8.30am from Queenstown (returns by 3.30pm next day)
11am from Te Anau (returns by 12.30pm the next day)
12.30pm from Manapouri (returns by 12.30pm the next day)
Queenstown or Te Anau hotel pick up or self drive to Manapouri

Other Information

Rooms are twin share or quad share. If you are travelling on your own we suggest you book quad share otherwise you will have to book a twin share room at sole occupancy rates (twice as much!)
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 and Te Anau

Everything Travel Group 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

Currency Converter Prices & Options

Only a deposit is required to secure your booking with the remaining balance payable on the day of your activity.
(full price shown below) - Why book online before you arrive?

Adult Twin Share: with Queenstown pick up NZD$742.00
Adult Twin Share: self drive to Manapouri NZD$675.00
Special: NZD$473.00 (1st April 2010 - 23rd May 2010)
Adult Quad Share: with Queenstown pick up NZD$432.00
Adult Quad Share: self drive to Manapouri NZD$365.00
Special: NZD$256.00 (1st April 2010 - 23rd May 2010)
Child Twin Share: with Queenstown pick up NZD$371.00
Child Quad Share: with Queenstown pick up NZD$216.00
Child Quad Share: self drive to Manapouri NZD$182.50
Special: NZD$128.00 (1st April 2010 - 23rd May 2010)

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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises