Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri Doubtful Sound
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Latest Questions about Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri (Doubtful Sound)
Is it possible to make the Day Cruise with a one year old toddler? Or would you not recommend it?
Hi, can you tell me if there is as toilet on the cruise on lake Manapouri and the bus, and can you book a seat at the front, if no toilet presume there is one before hoping onto the cruise in Doubtful sound.
Do we return the same way as arriving at the sound ie bus back to Manapouri
Thanks
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will you be operation this tomorrow the 13/9/2023 thanks
Can i get any discount as a NZMCA member for the trip to doubtful sound for 4 people
what is the name of the tour boat company that does this trip?
If you are disabled and on a walker with difficulty getting in and out of small boats, can you do this cruise?
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The cruise is very accessible if you have a walker as there are ramps on and off the boat. The only issue you will encounter are steps, you would need to be able to get up steps to board the coach.
What time do we need to be in Manapouri for the boat? We will be driving our own car from Queenstown.
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Hi Joanie, from Manapouri you can leave at either 8am or 10am and check in is 20 minutes before
Does the day trip include a visit to the power station
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Hi Kate, unfortunately the power station is out of operation until further notice, so at the moment a trip to the power station is not included
I plan to drive to Manapouri to join the Doubtful Sound cruise. Please advise if there is free parking near the cruise boat boarding point. If no, pls advise the approx cost parking.
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Heya, Yeah absolutely there is free parking right next to the cruise terminal. It is not technically a 'secured' car park but Manapouri is very small and in my opinion generally a safe place. Kind regards,
As we would be interested in this tour from Queenstown, just wondering what facilities etc are available for lunch? Is this onboard or do we have it prior to cruise?
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For the Doubtful Sound day tour from Queenstown you have the option of pre ordering a picnic lunch which is given to you on board the coach to eat whenever you like. Or you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch with you. There are no lunch options to purchase on board the boat however you can buy lunch when passing through Te Anau on the way to Manapouri where the boat leaves from.
whats in the picnic lunch and delux picnic lunch?
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Hi Ella, the picnic lunch consists of a fresh filled bread roll, cheese and crackers, sweet slice and fresh fruit. The deluxe picnic lunch consists of a fresh filled bread roll, cheese & ham croissant, cheese and crackers, dried fruit/ nuts mix, sweet slices and fresh seasonal fruit.
How many passengers does the boat hold?
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Hi Diane, the maximum number of passengers the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise boat can carry is 170.
My mum (in her early 80's) is super keen to see Doubtful Sound and the fiords. Is the boat large and comfy and easy enough to board and disembark? She did the Milford last year, with ease, so hoping this will provide a similarly wonderful experience for her.
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Yes your mum will find the Doubtful Sound cruise a very simliar experience to the Milford Sound boat cruise except that there are 2 boats to get on and off (including the launch across lake Manapoouri) and a short coach trip across Wilmot Pass. The boat the does the main cruise on Doubtful Sound is large and comfortable.
Where is the best place to stay if going on Doubtful Sound Day cruise
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The Doubtful Sound day cruise departs from Manapouri which is located 20 minutes drive from Te Anau or 2 hours from Queenstown. You can either meet the boat in Manapouri if you have access to a car or you can get picked up from your accommodation in Queenstown or Te Anau.
Hi - is the visit to the power station compulsory? How long is this component of the tour?
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Hi Hazel. All the Doubtful Sound day cruises include a visit to the Manapouri underground power station for about 1 hour. If you prefer not to visit the power station then you are welcome to way outside and enjoy the scenery while the guide takes the rest of the group through. You will then join up with the group for the Doubtful Sound cruise and the rest of the tour.
Please advise how many people does the cruise boat take on each trip ( assuming a Feb
2014 date ) Also what time is the pick-up from
Te Anau?
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Hi David, the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise boat can carry up to 135 passengers. You will be collected between 8.30am and 9am in February depending on where you are staying in Te Anau.
Is the coach from Queenstown to doubtful sound glass-roof?
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Hi Jo, the coaches with the glass roofs are usually reserved for the Milford trips so it is unlikely that you will get a glass roof coach on the trip to Doubtful Sound.
Hi, Is this cruise run through Real Journeys and where is teh collection point in Queenstown. Do they collect from motels? Thanks
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Hi Steve, yes the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is operated by Real Journeys. They pick up from most accommodation places in Queenstown, this is a free pick up service.
Hi.
In your prices section>
" from Qtown (+ lunch) Special NZD$218.00 (was NZD$323.00)
(Special from 1st May 2012 - 30th September 2012) "
Does this mean we get a picnic lunch included in the price or do we still need to bring ourown?
Thanks in advance,
Ben
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Hi Ben, yes that special means you do get lunch included with the special price on the Doubtful Sound Wilderness day cruise.
i am travelling to new zealand in September, if i book the tour but because of the weather the tour is canceled then will i get a refund?
Hope to hearing from you soon
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Hi Paulo. Yes that is correct. If you book the Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise or any other activity via our website and the trip is cancelled due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances by the activity provider then you can reschedule or receive a full refund from us.
what is the difference if I was to book from Manapouri or Te Anau? do I get longer on one than the other? do you still see the same places? How far away is Manapouri from Te Anau?
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Hi Lorraine. The boat actually departs from Manapouri however transfers are offered from Te Anau and Queenstown if that's where your accommodation is so the extra time from Te Anau just includes the tranport to Manapouri. Te Anau is about 20km from Manapouri. The cruise departs daily all year round.
is this ship wheel chair friendly?
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Hi Tanya, yes the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is wheelchair friendly. They have ramp access to get both on and off the boat and they will have someone available to help you on and off the Real Journeys coach.
Do you have a discount for Seniors 75+ years. Aussie residents? Trip would be from Tenau
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Hiya Lloyd, Thanks so much for your Queenstown regarding the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri, Great news, they have toilets on the boat across Lake Manapouri, they have toilets at the Visitor Centre in Wilmont before you board the coach, then it is short 45-minute coach trip into Deep Cove, once at deep Cove you will board the vessel for your day cruise which also has toilets on board, so I think you will be okay for toilet stops along the way ☺
Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 4th Oct 23 at 15:05