Doubtful Sound Boat Cruise

Highlights

• 2nd largest fiord in Fiordland National Park
• Cruise across Lake Manapouri
• Bus transfers across Wilmot Pass
• 3 hour wilderness cruise in Doubtful Sound

Description

Doubtful Sound is a mind blowing fiord located in a World Heritage area. The isolated fiordland of Doubtful shows nature in its rawest and most overwhelming form imaginable. Known for its rich abundance of flora and fauna it is the second largest fiord of the 14 within the Fiordland National Park, standing at three times the length of Milford Sound and ten times larger!

To access the isolated Fiordland your adventure begins with a boat cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach ride over the Wilmot Pass where you can absorb the breathtaking sight which stands in front of you before descending into Deep Water Cove and boarding the catamaran for your three hour cruise.

The cruise provides you with dramatic views of Doubtfuls awe-inspiring scenery along with detailed commentary from the friendly and knowledgeable skippers who will highlight key viewing points to ensure that you don't miss a thing. As well as the scenery you will be treated to sightings of fur seals basking on the rocks, bottlenose dolphins frolicking alongside the ship and even the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin.

Trip Includes

• 45 min boat cruise across Lake Manapouri (and return)
• 45 min coach trip over the Wilmot Pass (and return)
• 3 hour luxury boat cruise on Doubtful Sound
• Optional transport from Queenstown 

Duration

• 8 hrs from Manapouri
• 13 hrs from Queenstown

Departures

• 10 am from Manapouri wharf 
• 7:00 am from Queenstown 

Other Information

• You can self drive to Manapouri or get the coach from Queenstown (2.5hrs). 
• Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
• Children 4 years or under travel free of charge
• Dress warmly for the cruise boat & don't forget your camera
• Free tea & coffee are available on the cruise boat. We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you
• Ask us about the RealNZ 10% Multi Purchase Discount off selected RealNZ products
• Doubtful Sound overnight cruises are available (Oct-May only). These are very popular and we recommend booking several months in advance

Normal Retail Prices

• Departs from Manapouri:
  • adult NZD$199.00
  • child (5-15yrs) NZD$75.00
• Depart from Te Anau:
  • adult NZD$209.00
  • child (5-15yrs) NZD$90.00
• Depart from Queenstown:
  • adult NZD$229.00
  • child (5-15yrs) NZD$115.00
• Optional Extra:
  • picnic lunch NZD$21.00