Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

4.8
(230 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing scow (flat-bottomed trading boat) along the pristine waters of the fiords, and see a vast array of wildlife including dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitats.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.

What's Included

Cruise on Manapouri Lake
Coach transfers across Wilmot Pass
Dinner
Specialist nature guide
Breakfast
Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Manapouri to Doubtful Sound

    2 stops
  • 1

    Cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then enjoy an epic coach trip over the Wilmot Pass through Fiordland’s rainforest and into the Doubtful Sound

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

    Cruise through the fiord, taking in beautiful surroundings before dropping anchor in a sheltered mooring for kayaking and other activities.

    20 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Return from Doubtful Sound

    2 stops
  • 3
    Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

    A leisurely cruise back through Doubtful Sound to disembark at Deep Cove. The same coach will then take you back through the Rainforest to West Arm.

  • 4
    Lake Manapouri

    Cruise back to Manapouri and return to the same meeting point at the beginning of the tour (RealNZ, Manapouri visitor centre)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • What to bring: comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, and swimsuit
  • For passenger comfort and safety, only one overnight bag per person is allowed on board
  • Maximum of 2 people per booking for twin rooms. Please create separate bookings if multiple twin rooms are required. Odd number of guests will require a mix of twin room and single occupancy. For example, 3 guests would need 1 twin room and 1 single occupancy.
Supplied by RealNZ

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Multi-day Tours
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