Doubtful Sound Cruise Fiordland from Manapouri

Description

Explore Fiordland's best kept secret with a cruise on Doubtful Sound. Known for it's remote beauty laden with flora and fauna, Doubtful Sound is one of the largest fiords within Fiordland National Park. It is three times the length of Milford Sound and also vastly larger.  

Enjoy an adventure with Go Orange as you cruise across Lake Manapouri by ferry before boarding a coach that will transport you over Wilmot Pass, a 671m high pass on the main divide of New Zealand's South Island, into Doubtful Sound. Stop along the way over Wilmot Pass to soak up the views of Fiordland's thick rainforest reaching as far as the eye can see. 

Upon reaching Doubtful Sound spend a leisurely three hours exploring the entire length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and return. Your Go Orange vessel is equipped with a large viewing deck comprising of covered and uncovered seating. As you sit back and enjoy your cruise you'll be treated to an informative English commentary and be assisted by friendly crew. Make sure you help yourself to a free hot drink! 

Admire the unique array of birds and seals as you cruise Doubtful Sound. If you're lucky, you may be greeted by a pod of dolphins, whales or the very rare Fiordland Crested Penguin. No matter what you uncover on your memorable Doubtful Sound cruise, be sure to have your camera ready for the many photographic opportunities. 

Trip Includes

• Self drive to Manapouri
• 45 min boat ride across Lake Manapouri 
• 3hr cruise on Doubtful Sound
• Informative English commentary 
• Free hot drinks on board 

Duration

• 7 hours from Manapouri

Departures

• 7am & 10.00am from Manapouri
• Self drive to Manapouri
• Operates daily during the summer months only (Oct - Apr)

Other Information

• Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
• Infants (0-4yrs) are free of charge
• Maximum capacity 45 passengers 
• If you drive yourself to Manapouri this is a 2.5 hour drive from Queenstown
• Complimentary hot drinks on board 
• Operates during summer months only (Oct - Apr)
• For transfers from Queenstown click here

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult:
  • 7.15am from Manapouri NZD$229.00
  • 10am from Manapouri NZD$239.00
• Child (5-14yrs):
  • from Manapouri NZD$119.00