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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

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108 reviews

Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Duration: 12 hours
Product code: 2264RJ301


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New ZealandCruise around Doubtful Sound in the beautiful Fiordland National Park.Stop At: Doubtful Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New ZealandTake in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.Duration: 2 hours 45 minutesStop At: Lake Manapouri, New ZealandCruise across Lake Manapouri to the Wilmot Pass. Take in the amazing mountain scenery from on board a modern catamaran.Duration: 50 minutesPass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New ZealandBoard a luxury coach in Queenstown and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Manapouri township.Pass By: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South IslandBegin your journey in Queenstown, where you will board one of our luxury coaches for travelling to Manapouri.Stop At: Manapouri, Manapouri, Southland Region, South IslandYour first stage of the journey ends in Manapouri, and will continue from here with a 50 minute catamaran cruise across the townships stunning lake.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South IslandOur coaches will make a brief stop in Te Anau to pick up other passengers. Take this time to enjoy the scenery in the amazing part of the world.Duration: 10 minutes
Supplier Name
RealNZ
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing,Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the Real Journeys fleet,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 135 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,Government regulations strictly adhered to. Covid Tracing App QR Code displayed- for those not using the app there is a paper sign-in sheet.
Inclusions:
Live commentary on board,Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

I was expecting a quiet little cruise on Doubtful Sounds but due to the weather it was a totally exhilirating adventure with the most magnificent waterfalls everywhere thanks to the amount of rain. The boat we travelled in was a large, modern vessel with all the technology you could ask for so I felt totally safe. The skipper was very experienced and not at all concerned as we rocked up and downat times. I've never felt so alive than when I stood at the back of the boat staring out into the fabulous sounds with the water whipping around us. Magic. As we arrived out towards the sea we got to see many sea lions on top of a rock in their natural habitat. We travelled by Bus from Queenstown to the Manapouri Outdoor Centre where the tour started. Comfortable bus and an enjoyable trip and commentary from our driver Jill. I certainly recommend the lunch box. Very impressed in what we were given for $20. Wraps, fruit, homebaking, chocolate, cheese and crackers and the most

Was an amazingly beautiful day to go on what I'm sure is a beautiful tour of the gorgeous Doubtful Sound. However, the majority of the trip that we got to complete was gorgeous but was a shame to no-ones fault except the engine of the boat that we did not actually get to see the Doubtful Sound in the end due to engine troubles. We are really looking forward to rebooking and going another time to complete the tour. Thank you for a lovely memorable day :)

The tour company and tour guide were nice. Although, to me, the Sound is not as attractive as Milford Sound owing to fewer waterfalls along the Sound, it was worth for money and time to visit this beautiful and serene Sound especially the Sound of Silence where the water was still enough to reflect all surrounding mountains. Overall, the visit is recommended.

A great experience - thoroughly enjoyed it. I have wanted to do this trip for a long time. It surpassed expectations.

A great experience - thoroughly enjoyed it. I have wanted to do this trip for a long time. It surpassed expectations.

On the Deck of the 'Robert Timms'

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Approaching Doubtful Sound from the Rain Forest

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Even More Picturesque in the Rain

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Doubtful Sound

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