Name: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Brand: Real Journeys
Price: 171.58 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (104 reviews)

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
By: Real Journeys
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Updated 08/13/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

A note from Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Government regulations strictly adhered to. Covid Tracing App QR Code displayed- for those not using the app there is a paper sign-in sheet.

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Updated 08/13/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

Overview

Tucked away in UNESCO-listed Fiordland, the remote reaches of Doubtful Sound offer travelers a serene alternative to the more popular Milford. Relax on this journey that includes a boat trip across Lake Manapouri, a vehicle crossing over Wilmot Pass, and a catamaran cruise through the stunning fiord. Getting there is made simple with pickup from Queenstown hotels.

Itinerary

You'll start at
37 Camp Street
37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
See address & details
Pass by
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
1
Doubtful Sound
Stop: 3 hours
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Pass by
Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown
2
Manapouri
Stop: 10 minutes
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3
Te Anau
Stop: 10 minutes
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You'll end at
37 Camp Street
37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
See address & details

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Highlights

Be struck by the silence of Doubtful Sound
Cruise the remote fiord among soaring peaks
Dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and penguins are common
Includes Queenstown transport by coach plus Lake Manapouri ferry

Important Information

Departure Point

37 Camp Street, 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

Additional Info

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 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

104Reviews

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All languages(42)
English(40)
Spanish(1)
Swedish(1)

Popular mentions

T R wrote a review Mar 2020

Asheville, North Carolina67 contributions13 helpful votes

Doubtful Sound day cruise - total experience

We selected the day cruise on Doubtful Sound and it offered a lot. Starts with 45 lake cruise, then 45 min bus to the Sound (really it’s a fjord). The lake is the source of water for a huge hydroelectric plant with water discharging into the Sound. The bus trip uses the 20km…

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Response from Real_Journeys, Guest Relations Manager at Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Responded Apr 19, 2020

Kia Ora. Thank you for your 5 star review - it certainly sounds like the story and scenery of the area made an impression on you. As you say, the views are spectacular and it's great you were able to see some of the native wildlife as well during your cruise. We hope you have the opportunity to come back and visit Fiordland again at some stage in the future. Kind Regards - The Team at Real Journeys.

Surreysunlovers wrote a review Mar 2020

Surrey, United Kingdom42 contributions9 helpful votes

Too many coaches and too many people

We enjoyed the scenery, but due to Milford Sound being closed because of storm damage, you got the feeling that people were being transferred on to this tour. The tour was not the experience we were expecting.

Date of experience: February 2020

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John K wrote a review Mar 2020

1 contribution

Incredible Trip

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to this natural wonder filled with beautiful sights. Our bus driver, Brian, was extremely knowledgeable about the fjord, forest, sights and development of the power project. Disappointing that we did not get to see any dolphins or seals but we did…

Date of experience: March 2020

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Response from Real_Journeys, Guest Relations Manager at Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Responded Mar 12, 2020

Kia Ora and thank you for your 5 star review. Although luck wasn't on your side in terms of dolphins and seals, it's great to hear you did see some of our precious wildlife during your visit. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday around our region. Kind Regards - The Team at Real Journeys.

Debbie S wrote a review Mar 2020

Malmö, Sweden6 contributions

Great experience

We really enjoyed the whole journey to Doubtful sound from Queenstown. We were picked up by taxi at our hotel. The bus trip to Manapouri was great, we had Brian as our driver, he gave a very interesting and enthusiastic commentary. Then on a ferry to the power station, then a…

Date of experience: February 2020

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Response from Real_Journeys, Guest Relations Manager at Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Responded Mar 8, 2020

Kia Ora. Doubtful Sound is an amazing place to visit no matter the weather so it's great to hear you enjoyed the views on a cloudy day and we hope the rest of your visit to Fiordland was just as memorable. Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review. Kind Regards - The Team at Real Journeys.

Corvus49 wrote a review Feb 2020

Tynemouth, United Kingdom6 contributions1 helpful vote

Stunning trip to Doubtful Sound

A spectacular journey by coach, boat, coach and boat ( in that order) and then return. Superb organisation of the event from the early morning taxi pick-up at the hotel right through to the end. Brian, our driver, was friendly, helpful, informative and amusing; drivers and…

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Response from Real_Journeys, Guest Relations Manager at Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Responded Mar 8, 2020

Kia Ora. Thank you for your 5 star review of your Doubtful Sound experience. It's great to hear you were well looked after by our team. Your positive comments are appreciated and have been passed on to Brian. We hope you have the chance to experience other parts of the region with us during your holiday. Kind Regards - The Team at Real Journeys.

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About the operator

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Julie C

Way above our expectations

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The Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ - definitely worth it!

Really enjoyed the whole experience, being able to watch the crew and the engine was surprisingly interesting and t…

chrisandbarbara2019

A “bucket-list” Experience

Have been meaning to do this trip for many years. Eclipses Milford Sound for sights and the incredible journey from…

SherylT193

Outstanding

Can't rate this trip highly enough. Doubtful Sound is quite different from Milford, in that it lacks the dramatic s…

AlistairW197

Great 4 hour trip with a meal

This is a well run 4 hour trip out from Queenstown Bay on a historic steam ship, the Earnslaw. The ship layout prov…

MilamberNZ

Great boat trip but disappointing lunch

We took the long weekend off and went down to Queenstown and was recommended the TSS Earnshaw and so booked. The bo…

TwinkD

Amazing overnight trip!!

My husband and I recently did the overnight cruise and was one of the highlights of the trip and would do it again …

jacci6

They must be one of the best!

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STUNNING EXPEREINCE NOT TO BE MISSED

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Holiday highlight

This trip was an absolute highlight of our holiday. The scenery was stunning, the staff friendly and knowledgeable…

Jacqui T

An iconic Queenstown experience

Just do it. I did the dinner cruise a while ago so went with the 90 minute cruise to Walter Peak station and back.…

FyingKiwi

Memorable

The bus driver who acted as tour guide for overland section of the trip stated at the end of the day that his wish …

Luvinspoonful

Old fashioned hospitality + gourmet bbq = a grand ole time!

Grand experience for all ages and stages. Check out the engines, watch them in action, sip a wine on board! Walter …

Bonza192

Magnificent Milford Mariner

This was my first time into Milford and what a magnificent way to do it. Took our teenage girls and went overnight…

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Duration: 12h
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