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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Travel from Queenstown to commence your Doubtful Sound cruise by the comfort of a scenic coach transfer that will get you there in style and on time.

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What to expect

Take the hassle out of getting to your Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise with this package that includes the cruise itself along with coach transfers from Queenstown. With the cruise itself, you will escape from civilization to one of the most beautiful natural destinations in New Zealand - Doubtful Sound, a massive, incredibly scenic fiord brimming with scenery, cascading waterfalls, native wildlife and much more. This Doubtful Sound wilderness cruise will take you to this compelling destination for an excursion across the lovely Lake Manapouri after which you'll hop aboard a coach and travel the sub-alpine road over Wilmot Pass then witness the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glimmering in the distance below.

Once you reach the Sound itself, you'll board a spacious catamaran to kick off a three-hour cruise through some of the area's astounding scenery as your accompanying experienced nature guide provides commentary and answers any questions you might have. During the cruise, be sure to keep your eyes open for the many varieties of wonderful wildlife that inhabit the region including fur seals which can be seen basking in the sun or bottlenose dolphins which inhabit Doubtful Sound's waters.

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What's included

  • Full day Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise and Coach package from Queenstown
  • Luxury launch cruise across Lake Manapouri and coach trip over Wilmot Pass
  • Three hour full length cruise of Doubtful Sound on a modern, spacious catamaran with excellent viewing
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities including fur seals, dolphins and rare Fiordland crested penguin
  • Expert commentary
  • Interpretation hand-out sheets in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese
  • Dedicated nature guide with specialist knowledge of flora and fauna
  • Complimentary tea and coffee on board
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Visit date

Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.

Itinerary

  • On boarding a luxury coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Manapouri
  • Then cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer for a three hour cruise exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord
  • There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and mountains all the way out to the Tasman Sea
  • It is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. An on-board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone

Extras

  • Picnic lunch. This must be pre-ordered with the operator directly (cut off at 4pm on the day before travel)
  • Snacks are available for purchase on board only i.e. chips, chocolate, biscuits etc (cash only)
  • RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard

Time

  • Tours depart Queenstown daily

Departure Location

  • RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street
  • Some hotel pick ups are offered for this tour and are available from most centrally located Queenstown hotels. If a hotel pick up is required, please contact the operator 48hrs prior to departure to arrange pick up location.

What To Bring

  • Non-slip shoes/boots
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm sweater/fleece jacket
  • Sunscreen/sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera
  • RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard

Product Session Options

Adult 366.8 - price 429 - retailPrice 6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
Child (5-14 yrs) 230 - price 269 - retailPrice 6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
Infant (0-4yrs) 42.75 - price 50 - retailPrice 6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
Adult with Picnic Lunch 396.72 - price 464 - retailPrice 6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
Child (5-14yrs) with Picnic Lunch 259.92 - price 273.6 - retailPrice 6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
Adult 426.65 - price 499 - retailPrice 7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)
Child (5-14yrs) 260.78 - price 305 - retailPrice 7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)
Infant (0-4yrs) 42.75 - price 50 - retailPrice 7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)
Adult with picnic lunch 456.57 - price 534 - retailPrice 7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)
Child (5-14yrs) with Picnic Lunch 290.7 - price 340 - retailPrice 7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)

Product Sessions

6:55am Departure (May-Sep)
7.40am Departure (Oct-Apr)