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    Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
    By: Real Journeys
    86 reviews

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      What to Expect
      Start your South Island adventure to Doubtful Sound with pickup from your Queenstown hotel by coach. Relax during the journey to stunning Lake Manapouri, situated in the UNESCO–listed Fiordland National Park, and ride a ferry across its tranquil waters. Then ascend Wilmot Pass, stopping en route for a photo op of Doubtful Sound, a ribbon of blue meandering between the Fiordland's alpine moss gardens and steep rainforest-laden walls.

      Board a spacious catamaran at Deep Cove for your cruise of Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound, the pristine fiord boasts sun-drenched or mist-shrouded peaks where waterfalls cascade into the deep blue water below.

      Keep an eye out for basking New Zealand fur seals, rare Fiordland penguins and bottlenose dolphins that often swim alongside the vessel as your skipper explains natural features of this extraordinary landscape. 

      End with the return trip to Manapouri, where you’re transferred back to your Queenstown hotel.
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      Departure Point
      88 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
      Duration
      12h
      Return Details
      Returns to original departure point
      Inclusions
      • Live commentary on board
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Gratuities
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      Additional Info
      • 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
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the Real Journeys fleet
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
      Cancellation Policy
      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Paradise Found

      This is by far the best value trip I have ever been on. Picked up from our hotel, 2-hour drive to Lake Manapouri in a luxury coach with good commentary about scenery on the way, followed by 50 minutes across the lake - picture perfect...More

      Date of experience: September 2019
      1  Thank WellingtonRover
      Reviewed June 7, 2019 via mobile
      Magical day in the wilderness of New Zealand

      Many prefer the more popular Milford Sound, but I am a believer in Doubtful Sound after the lovely day I spent on the Real Journeys tour. I departed from Te Anau for this tour, so I had a later start in the morning with only...More

      Date of experience: June 2019
      1  Thank Annajmr
      Reviewed April 27, 2019
      Overnight cruise in one of NZ most beautiful locations

      We had a lovely overnight cruise with Real Journeys to explore Doubtful Sound. We took a shuttle bus through to Manapouri from the TeAnau office then boarded our first launch which took us across Lake Manapouri to the West Arm. From there we had a...More

      Date of experience: April 2019
      Thank Tania R
      Reviewed February 15, 2019 via mobile
      Excellent day trip

      A seamlessly organised and very enjoyable day out across marvellous countryside and a smaller lake to the impressive Doubtful Sound. Commentary on the buses and boats was most informative. The fine weather definitely helped!

      Thank Angus S
      Reviewed December 31, 2018
      Absolutely stunning

      We had booked to do the Milford Sounds but when we saw pictures of the Doubtful Sounds we just had to book this too and it was more than worth it. The boat trip across Lake Manapouri is stunning and it only gets better. On...More

      Date of experience: December 2018
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      Brenda G
      July 26, 2018|
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      Response from RdV88 | Reviewed this property |
      I think October isn’t summer there? Should be ok. I think you can do a live chat online and ask. If no chat, email them, they respond quickly
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