RealNZ Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise ex Queenstown

Experience the grandeur of Doubtful Sound on a Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise.

Located deep in the heart of a World Heritage Area, Doubtful Sound is an overwhelming place. You can feel the power of nature here – the remoteness, the wildness 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.

Today, Doubtful Sound remains an unspoilt wilderness of many moods; one minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist-cloaked.

Activity Options

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

• When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong, or maybe the rushing of a distant waterfall
• Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri – a stunning lake renowned for its numerous islands and deserted beaches
• Travel underground by coach to see the Manapouri Underground Power Station (not available until after 31 July 2015)
• Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, on one of New Zealand’s remotest and prettiest sub-alpine roads, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below
• On reaching Deep Cove, you will board the Patea Explorer our spacious catamaran, for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound
• Our nature guides provide an engaging commentary and point out highlights
• Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently swim alongside our vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed

Coach-Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise-Coach departing Queenstown

• All Year: 6.55/7.15 am

Other Information

• Check in 20 minutes prior to departure time
• Suitable for all ages

What to bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

Extras

• Lunch options available, must be pre ordered: Deluxe Picnic Lunch and Picnic Lunch

Duration

• Coach-Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise-Coach departing Queenstown: 12 hours and 45 minutes

Location

Wilderness Cruises depart from RealNZ Visitor Centre, Manapouri, otherwise if taking the coach option, pick-ups are available from most in-town accommodation.

Book the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise ex Queenstown

You can book a Doubtful Sound cruise separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

These popular holiday packages include the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise ex Queenstown: 

• 14 Day Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holiday Package
• 14 Day 100% Pure South Island Package

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Queenstown activities.