Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day 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.

Your Doubtful Sound adventure with Real Journeys begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colourful alpine moss gardens.

On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious catamaran for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The skippers provide a detailed commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as Bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside our vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.

Trip Includes

Return transfers from central Queenstown, Te Anau or self drive to Manapouri
45 min boat ride accross Lake Manapouri
3 hr luxury cruise on Doubtful Sound
Visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station

Duration

12.5 hrs (from Queenstown)
10 hrs (from Te Anau)
8 hrs (from Manapouri)

Departures

6.45am from Queenstown (returns by 7.30pm)
8.45am from Te Anau (returns by 6pm)
9.30am from Manapouri (returns by 5.30pm)
Queenstown or Te Anau hotel pick up or self drive to Manapouri

Other Information

There is no food available on board, so either take your own or pre purchase a picnic lunch.
Children 4 years or under are free.
Dress warmly for the cruise boat and don't forget your camera.
Free tea and coffee is available on the cruise boat.
You can drive yourself to Manapouri (2.5 hrs from Queenstown)
Overnight cruises are available (Oct - May only).These are very popular and we recommend booking several months in advance

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 : from Qtown (+ lunch) NZD$365.00
Adult : from Manapouri (+ lunch) NZD$298.00
Child: from Qtown (+ lunch) NZD$194.00
Child: from Manapouri (+ lunch) NZD$83.00

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruises